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.
- Call-to-Order
- Approval of Agenda
- Approval of December Meeting Minutes
- Chancellor’s Report
- Welcome Guests
- Lyn McKenzie – Assistant Director of Human Resources-Compensation and Information Management
- Jeff Gettys – MSU Springfield Staff Senate Representative
- Brenda Smith – Faculty Senate Chair
- Scott Schneider – COVID Response Team Report
- President’s Report (Jared)
- Admin Council Report
- Governor has released ALL our withheld appropriations for this Fiscal Year.
- No changes for now in inclement weather “remote working” policy; to revisit in summer along with a general telecommuting policy.
- Virtual tour promoted on social media and digital ad starting this week.
- Banner upgrades scheduled for this coming Saturday at 12:00 PM through Sunday 12:00 PM.
- Checking Our Temperature- “How Are We Doing?” Survey
- Grizzly Ambassadors Program Presentation
- Granvil Vaughn Founder’s Award Voting
- Staff Senate Emeritus Wall Update
- Staff Senate T-Shirt Proposal- Rachel Peterson
- Admin Council Report
- President Elect Report (Amber)
- Secretary Report (Kileene)
- Treasurer Report (Alex)
- Department Updates & Committee Reports
- Committee Updates
- Grizzly Strong – Grizzly Country Banner/Grizzly head sticker presentation to be held on January 15, 2021.
- Food Pantry – Presentation from Laurie Wall/Michael Scheidt on updates from Bear Pantry tour.
- Department Reports
- W-2 Annual Wage and Tax Statements will be mailed by January 31. Electronic statements will be available in My Missouri State.
- Committee Updates
- Employees are encouraged to check the accuracy of their January pay stub.
- Reminder: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a great resource available to both full and part-time employees. Services are free and confidential.
- Wellness Opportunities: Nutrition Talks will be offered via Zoom this spring. Sessions are free and immediate family members are welcome to attend.
- Upcoming Events & Important Dates: For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
1/18 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes/Offices Closed)
1/22-1/23 – Basketball Home Games @ 7 pm
1/26 – Erik Rivera, Comedian @ 7 pm
- Next Meeting: February 11 @ 10:30am – Via Zoom
- Adjournment