Date/Location:
2019/12/12 – 10:30 a.m. Hass-Darr 100
In Attendance:
- Jared Cates, Kileene Collins, Sheri Mayfield, Julie Dulany, Donna Monticelli, Mark White, Bryan Moore, Alyssa Collins, Amber Carr, Alexandra Graham, Sharon Holland, and Leigh Adams. Also visiting, Jeff Gettys, Springfield Staff Senate, and Linda Stephens from Springfield’s HR department, via telecom.
Approval of Minutes:
- Motion to approve the November 2019 minutes made and seconded, motion carried
Approval of Agenda:
- Motion to approve the Agenda made and seconded, motion carried
Guest Updates:
- Leigh Adams, Faculty Senate Update:
- Recommending the Associate of Arts in General Studies being aligned with Core42
- Recommending two certificates revolving around Core42
- Jeff Gettys, Springfield Staff Senate Update:
- The Springfield Staff Senate voted and approved a proposal to allow a West Plains Staff Senate representative on the Shared Leave Committee
- The Springfield Staff Senate invites the West Plains Staff Senate to send them comments or concerns regarding the recent Bio metrics screening
- 2020 Discussions:
- Ways to donate fee waiver credits to other staff
- Half days during summer months
- Supervisor evaluations
Chancellor’s Update:
- Dr. Lawler not present, no report
President’s Report:
- CJ not present
President Elect’s Report:
- See Discussion section below
Secretary’s Report:
- No report
Treasurer’s Report:
- $1,684.09
Discussions:
- Fund Raising Ideas:
- Spring BBQ date discussion: All approved dates to consider are April 16 and April 28 and for this fundraiser to be open to the community, students, faculty and staff. It was also agreed for those with the initial idea to chair a committee for further planning. It was recommended for CJ to send out a survey for date preference and updates.
- Scholarship Fund discussion: Amber Carr provided the following information on two types of scholarships:
- Restricted – $500 to start with a 5 year commitment and we can determine the eligibility criteria
- Endowed – $10,000 to start and it earns interest
- January Meeting:
- Motion made, seconded and all approved to cancel our January meeting and reconvene on February 13
Department/Committee Reports/Updates:
- HR:
- United Way $6,000 goal has been met
- 2020 Payroll calendars are available
- Electronic W-2 sign-up is available
- Employee Recognition Luncheon is Jan 24, RSVP AlyssaCollins@missouristate.edu
- Jared:
- Jared will be out for the second part of his paternity leave from Jan 6 through Feb 21
Announcements/Upcoming Events:
12/12 United Way Campaign Deadline
12/13 The Annual Holiday Potluck, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lybyer 103, 104 and 105.
12/13 Senior citizen registration for 2020 spring intersession classes begins.
12/13 PRAXIS testing, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Garnett Library mezzanine.
12/13 Friends of Garnett Library luncheon and meeting, noon to 1 p.m., Garnett Library. Topic: Grizzly Athletics
12/16 Faculty Grades due before 12pm
12/17 Final Grades available after 1pm
12/17 Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test
12/17 F and D Grades emailed to Students
12/19 Transcripts available
12/23-1/3 Offices closed for holiday season
1/3 Grizzly Basketball home game
1/4 Grizzly Basketball home game
1/6 Spring Intersession
1/7 Spring Faculty Workshops 1
1/8 Star Orientation
1/9 Spring Intersession Last Day to drop
1/9 Spring Faculty Workshops 2
For a complete and updated list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/month/2019/december & https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/month/2020/january