Date/Location:
2019/05/02 – 10:30 a.m. Hass-Darr 100
In Attendance:
- Kileene Collins, Jared Cates, CJ Collins, Alexandra Graham, Mike Scheidt, Mark White, Donna Monticelli, Rachel Peterson, Krista Lair, Julie Dulaney, Jennifer Walker, Alyssa Collins, Sharon Holland, Mary Kellum, Kelly Becker, Brett Becker, Marcella Bean, Karla Bean, Heath Lair, Laurie Wall, Bryan Moore, Anyta Cavitt, Bruce Cavitt, and Frank Priest (Faculty Senate Rep). Candida Deckard, the Associate Director of HR in Springfield attended via Zoom
Approval of Minutes:
- Motion to approve the March 7, 2019 minutes made and seconded, motion carried
Approval of Agenda:
- Motion to approve the Agenda made and seconded, motion carried
Welcome new Full time employees:
- Bryan Moore, IT
Chancellor’s Update:
- Dr. Lawler not present
President Administrative Council Report:
- A Gift Reporting form must be completed for all gifts and awards. Here is a link to the form: https://apps.missouristate.edu/financialservices/Forms/GiftReportingForm.pdf. There is a Mass Gift Report form for large quantities: https://apps.missouristate.edu/financialservices/Mass_Gift_Reporting_Form.xlsx
- There are 5 open positions on campus
- Progress is being made on the amphitheater and substation
Faculty Senate Report:
- Raises in tuition and fees are expected
- Contract with 10/40 Coffee to be presented to the BOG for approval
- Nursing position will be open soon, thanks to a partnership with OMC
- The Faculty Senate chair will be the commencement speaker in China
- Per Course instructors will have to complete a mandatory Professional Development session
- This summer there will be a program on campus similar to “Kid’s college”, managed by Jacob Poulette
- May 3 Staff Appreciation luncheon in T104-105 beginning at 11:30
President Elect’s Report:
- No report given
Secretary’s Report:
- No report given
Treasurer’s Report:
- $1,463.50
Discussions:
- Administration Evaluation: 41% participation; results will be compiled by Brenda Polyard
Diversity Activity:
- Mike Scheidt lead the group in an activity geared towards putting ourselves in the shoes of others that may be facing obstacles that most of us take for granted
- Mike also asked for a volunteer to take over the Diversity activity duties due to his lack of time to devote to it. No volunteers but CJ said he will ask around
Department/Committee Reports/Updates/Discussion:
- Student Life/Housing
- May 8 – May Day activities include Grizzlies Got Talent from 6-8pm in the Civic Center Theater and movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse beginning at 8:30pm; all are welcome
- Jared attended an Impact Summit, focusing on mental health, in Springfield
- Residence Life Manager position has been changed to Director of Residence Life to attract a better pool; title change only
- OzCon
- Over 700 in attendance and proceeds will go to the Samaritan Outreach
- Admissions
- Watch for tours including elementary aged children and keep in mind, they are our future students
Announcements/Upcoming Events:
- Congratulations to Rachel Peterson for the Staff Appreciation award during Celebration of Leaders
- Shout-Out to our outgoing Staff Senate President, Bruce Cavitt
- May 2 – “Find Your Future” Career Fair, 2:30 to 6 p.m., Student Rec Center
- May 2 – SGA Round Table
- May 3 – Surplus auction, 10 a.m., Broadway Hall
- May 3 – Staff Appreciation Potluck
- May 9 – Last day of 2019 spring semester classes
- May 9 – CASH Basic Budgeting Series, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., T104-105
- May 10 – STAR Orientation, 10 a.m., Melton Hall
- May 11 – Girl Scouts Merit Badge University, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lybyer Technology Center
- May 13 – Late Night Breakfast, 8 to 10 p.m., Grizzly Lofts Sole Café
- May 13-16 – Final exam period for 2019 spring semester classes
- May 16 – Board of Governors Meeting on the Springfield Campus
- May 17 – Last official day of the 2019 spring semester
- May 17 – Commencement Practice, 1 p.m., West Plains Civic Center arena
- May 18 – Commencement, 10 a.m., West Plains Civic Center arena
- May 20 – Web closes at noon for faculty entry of 2019 spring semester final grades
- May 20 – STAR Orientation, 10 a.m., Melton Hall
- May 21 – 2019 spring semester grades viewable on web at 1 p.m.
- May 22 – 2019 spring semester final grade reports emailed to students (D & F grade sheets only)
- May 23 – STAR Orientation, 10 a.m., Melton Hall
- May 27 – Memorial Day (Offices Closed)
- May 30 – STAR Orientation, 5:30 p.m., Melton Hall
- May 31 – Old Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival, noon to 9 p.m., West Plains Civic Center.