Staff Senate Mission Statement:

The Staff Senate serves as a liaison to administration as an advocate for staff welfare and productivity, in conjunction with the University’s mission, to support, improve, innovate and promote academic excellence.

University Mission Statement:

Missouri State University-West Plains empowers students to achieve personal success and to enrich their local and global communities. As a two-year public institution, we provide accessible, affordable, and quality educational opportunities.

1. Call-to-Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Chancellor’s Report
5. Welcome Guests
   • Stacy Tintocalis Executive Director Heart of the Ozarks United Way
   • Denise Lofton – Interim Assistant Director of Human Resources-Benefits
   • Jeff Getty’s – MSU Springfield Staff Senate Representative
   • Brenda Smith – Faculty Senate Chair
   • Brenda Polyard – COVID Response Team/Celebratory Success Story
6. President’s Report (Jared)
   • Admin Council Report
     • Staff Excellence Award deadline is Nov. 13.
     • Current Searches
       1. Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach (Full-time staff). App closed: 10/14/2020
       2. Online Course Coordinator/Instructional Designer (Full-time staff). App deadline 11/06/2020
     • Good news on state appropriations
     • Instagram and Twitter training guides have been developed. Facebook and Snapchat training guides are in the works. Contact Colter Billings for more information.
     • BOG Meeting this Friday, October 16, 2020 via Zoom. Link provided on the MSU Springfield website.
   • Christmas/Holiday Luncheon Discussion-Feedback from the staff
   • Employee Recognition Luncheon Discussion-Feedback from the staff
   • Thank you to all who attended the Alternative Fall Employee Picnic. We had a wonderful time of fun and fellowship
   • Meeting location update. Feedback from the staff
   • Committee Updates
     • Grizzly Strong Committee
     • Grizzly Ambassadors Program Committee
   • Part-Time Representative. Nomination received-Marcie Bean. Vote.
7. President Elect Report (Amber)
8. Secretary Report (Kileene)
9. Treasurer Report (Alex)
   • October 23rd-Lee Denim Days
10. Department, Committee Reports, and other Updates
    • UC/P: Midwest Ghouling Pianos, Oct 27 at 7 pm at the Amphitheater. This is a free event. (Weather plan WPCC)
    • HR: Voting Leave Policy: 7.12 https://www.missouristate.edu/policy/G7_02_7_LeaveBenefits.htm
11. Upcoming Events and Important Dates: For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
    10/26- ASK Week Kick-Off
12. Next Meeting: Thursday, November 12th – 10:30am – Via Zoom
13. Adjournment