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 December Meeting Minutes
4. Chancellor’s Report
5. 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
6. 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
7. President Elect Report (Amber)
8. Secretary Report (Kileene)
9. Treasurer Report (Alex)
10. 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.

• 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.

11. 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

12. Next Meeting: February 11 @ 10:30am – Via Zoom
13. Adjournment