Date/Location:
2019/04/04 – 10:30 a.m. in Cass Hall conference room
In Attendance:
- Bruce Cavitt, Kileene Collins, Jared Cates, CJ Collins, Kris Brinkerhoff, Alexandra Graham, Mike Scheidt, Mark White, Donna Monticelli, Rachel Peterson, Krista Lair, Nancy Fuller, Christina Kerley, Erica Puckett, Julie Dulaney, Jennifer Walker, Alyssa Collins, Sharon Holland, Sheri Mayfield, Frank Priest (Faculty Senate Rep), and Paula Wilhelm, Springfield HR, via telecomm
Approval of Minutes:
- Motion to approve the March 7, 2019 minutes made by Alex Graham, seconded by CJ Collins, motion carried
Approval of Agenda:
- Motion to approve the Agenda made by CJ Collins, seconded by Jared Cates, motion carried
Chancellor’s Update:
- Dr. Lawler not present
President Administrative Council Report:
- “Where is the fun?” (activities/events in your departments), please report to Staff Senate President, to pass on to the Admin Council
Faculty Senate Report:
- Honorary Degree nominations
- Discussions regarding changing their meeting day/time
- Discussions regarding a staff appreciation luncheon
President Elect’s Report:
- No report given
Secretary’s Report:
- No report given
Treasurer’s Report:
- No change
Discussions:
- Honorary Degree Nominations: Nominations were submitted and voted on
- Administration Evaluation: CJ presented an online evaluation; after discussion, it was agreed upon to add a “comments” section. Plans also to ask Dr. Lawler if she wishes to include all part-time employees to participate, or only the part-time representative
- 2019-2020 Staff Senate Elections:
- President Elect: Jared Cates
- Secretary: Kileene Collins
- Treasurer: Alexandra Graham
- Part-time Staff Representative: Julie Dulaney
- Human Resources Current Wellness Programs:
- Maroon Moves (Walking Challenge) – Participation is encouraged and discussions regarding a Staff Senate team for those not already on a team; Drago College Store will provide prizes to the top earners from the West Plains campus
- CASH course – This course is for the first 20 people and there are currently 17 spots left; Friday, April 12 in Lybyer 105, from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm with a light lunch provided
Department/Committee Reports/Updates/Discussion:
- Student Life
- May 8 – May Day event open to all, with afternoon activities happening between Melton and Hass Darr
- HR
- April 26 – PCard refresher
- Subscribe to the Human Resources blog to receive updates on your benefits and other HR news https://blogs.missouristate.edu/human/subscribe/
- April 9 – Free Financial Workshops on Social Security and Savings for Retirement, in the East Towne Village conference room; visit Thrivent Financial for more details
- Athletics
- April 5 Grizzly Mania in Thayer
- April 26/27 Cheer Team try-outs
- April 29 Grizzly Volleyball scrimmage 6:30 at the Rec Center
- Business Office
- April 15 is the final payment due date to prevent registration holds
- Be sure to check your leave balances with the end of the FY approaching
Announcements/Upcoming Events:
- Grizzly Gear Mondays: Please support Grizz Gear Mondays by wearing jeans with your Grizz Gear
- Friends of the Garnett Library: Meeting & Luncheon, April 12, 12:00-1:00 & Spring Fashion Show on April 26, 11:30-1:30 at the Country Club
- Graduation Fair: Ongoing, pick up your regalia from the Drago College Store
- Sidewalk Sale: Drago College Store sale (inside due to the weather)
- ASK Week: April 8-12, Early Registration begins April 22, 2019
- Athletics Banquet: April 11, 2019 at 6pm
- Interscholastic Competition: April 12, 8:30am – 1:00pm
- Spring Holiday: April 18 (No classes/Offices open); April 19 (No classes/Offices closed)
- Arbor Day: April 22 tree planting 10am on the north side of the outdoor basketball court
- Celebration of Leaders: April 25, 7pm, at the Civic Center
- Diversity Speaker: April 25, Public Affairs speaker in M112 at 2pm and all are encouraged to attend
- OzCon: April 26-28 at the Civic Center