**NOTE** These minutes were lost along with the meeting agenda during a server update. Minutes were added 4/6/18
Date/Location:
2018/3/1 – 10:30 AM in Cass Hall Conference Room
In Attendance:
- Bruce Cavitt, Jennifer Walker, Mike Scheidt, Kileene Collins, Anyta Cavitt, Grayson Gordon, Jill Stephens, Christina Kerley, Mark White, Carrie Steen, CJ Collins, Keri Elrod, Danisha Hogue, Mary Kellum, Carla Perisho, Angela Marcak, Deana Bell, Jerry Trick, Frank Priest, Erica Puckett, Stanley Mugeki, Wayne Cahoj, Joan Wright, Sherath Rongali, Bri Walsh, Paula Wiedemann, and Kris Brinkerhoff
Approval of Minutes:
- Motion to approve, carried
Approval of Agenda:
- Motion to approve, carried
Welcome new full-time employees:
- No new employees present
Chancellor’s Update (Presented by Bruce)
- Power Point to highlight the faculty 15 hour workload proposal
Faculty Presentation (Jerry Trick & Frank Priest)
- Presented faculty’s point of view regarding the 15 hour workload proposal
President’s Administrative Council Report
- The Board of Governors (BOG) Programs and Planning Committee heard presentations about proposed changes in faculty teaching loads for the West Plains campus at its February 23 meeting. Any formal recommendations would be brought back to the BOG. The next regularly-scheduled board meeting is Thursday, May 17, in Springfield.
- The Statewide Severe Weather Exercise is Tuesday, March 6, at 10 a.m.
- The Board of Governors approved purchasing the property at 701 West Main Street for the amphitheater project.
- The Missouri State University Public Affairs Conference is April 10 to 12.
- The Diversity Conference is April 25 to 27.
President Elect Report:
- No report given
Secretary’s Report:
- No report given
Treasurer’s Report:
- $1,238.62
Department/Committee Reports/Updates/Discussion:
- Change to Dental Insurance: West Plains employees can still go to their existing provider and they will be covered under our insurance plan. You can request your dental provider be added to our network.
- Money in reserves: Christina Kerley to explain during the April meeting.
Announcements:
- Laurie Wall’s father passed away and Dr. Bennett will be sending a card
- Staff Senate Elections will take place during the April meeting. Please ensure nominees are present, willing and eligible
- Spring break March 12-16
- Spring holiday March 30
- Ask Week April 9 & 10
- Early Registration April 16-20