Date/Location:
April 8, 2021 – 9:30am via Zoom
In Attendance: Jared Cates, Amber Carr, Kileene Collins, Alex Graham, Pam Tate, CJ Collins, Carrie Steen, Sophia Skinner, Rachel Peterson, Erica Puckett, Rebekah McKinney, Christina Kerley, Julie Dulany, Lindsey Hicks, Sharon Holland, Neva Parrot, Colter Billings, Greta Myers, Alyssa Collins, Donna Monticelli, Katie Dudden, Joan Wright, Kelly Becker, Biff Bird, Laurie Wall, Bryan Moore, Douglas Cooley, Charles Rietman, Melissa Jett, Mark White, Jennifer Walker, Bruce Cavitt, Mike Scheidt, Marci Bean, Angela Marcak, Trish Smith, Karen Krietemeyer, and Keri Elrod.
Approval of Agenda – Motion to approve made by Amber Carr, and seconded by Alex Graham, motion carried
Approval of January Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve March 18, 2020 meeting minutes, by Douglas Cooley, and seconded by Alex Graham, motion carried
Chancellor’s Report
- Town Hall April 14 at 11:30 via Zoom – Will be discussing our Guiding Principals on our Return to Normal procedures
- May 7 Employee Recognition Luncheon
- Thanks to all Staff Senate members for this past year and all initiatives
Welcome Guests
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- Jill Murphy – Assistant Director of Human Resources-Talent Acquisition
- Vaccination clinics today and tomorrow on Springfield campus
- Fountain Day today on Springfield campus
- Tomorrow Springfield’s Town Hall at 3pm via Zoom
- Jill works in the Hiring/Employment area of HR
- Brenda Smith – Faculty Senate Chair
- Faculty Senate meeting April 9
- Committees have been busy
- Gary Phillips will be the new Chair elect beginning after commencement
- Brenda Polyard – COVID Response Team Report
- April 9 Covid Vaccination Clinic 8am – 4pm Lower Level of Lybyer
- Covid testing policy and masking policy extended thru May 31
- Upcoming events have all been reviewed by the team
- Jill Murphy – Assistant Director of Human Resources-Talent Acquisition
President’s Report (Jared Cates)
- Admin Council Report
- Congratulations to the Grizzly Volleyball team for punching their ticket to the NJCAA National Tournament! Grizzlies play at 3:45 pm on Thursday, April 15th.
- Volunteer opportunities – if interested, with supervisor approval, contact Jared to be connected with Russ Gant
- Next Executive Budget Meeting will be Monday, April 12 @ 3:30 pm. Contact Dr. Schneider for more information.
- All full-time employees are encouraged to submit a nomination for the Part-Time Employee of the Year Award. Deadline is April 16th. Contact Alyssa Collins for more information. Three nominations have been received thus far. Seeking two representatives of Staff Senate to serve on the committee
- Laurie Wall & Douglas Cooley volunteered
- Celebration of Leaders – nomination period extended until April 12. Please take a moment to nominate a student(s).
- Custodial Foreman (Full-time staff) – Charles Rietman started April 1, 2021.
- Drago College Store Spring Sale – 4/5 – 4/16
- 40% off all regular priced clothing
- 60% off all clearance
- Staff Senate T-Shirt Update-Rachel Peterson
- Presented color options & polled those in attendance; Jared will email a survey out for those not in attendance to vote
- Discussed pre-orders with ordering a few extras – Rachel will work with Sharon and prepare an order form
- 2021-2022 Staff Senate Cabinet Vote
- President Elect Nominees
- Rachel Peterson – elected
- Mike Scheidt
- Treasurer Nominee – Alexandra Graham – elected
- Secretary Nominee – Kileene Collins – elected
- President Elect Nominees
- Congratulations to the Grizzly Volleyball team for punching their ticket to the NJCAA National Tournament! Grizzlies play at 3:45 pm on Thursday, April 15th.
President Elect Report (Amber Carr)
- Looking forward to beginning her role as President in May and is open to ideas or suggestions for the coming year
Secretary Report (Kileene Collins) – no report
Treasurer Report (Alex Graham) – $1,684.09
Department Updates, Announcements, and Committee Updates/Reports
- Committee Updates
- Grizzly Strong – The Grizzly Strong Banner and Grizzly Head Sticker project is complete. A big thank you to our donor, the Physical Plant staff, and Imperial Graphics for their help in making this project a success. An order has been placed for the Grizzly Strong Care Cards. It was decided by Chancellor Lancaster to continue the Grizzly Strong efforts during the 2021-2022 academic year.
- Grizzly Ambassador Program – Final details are being wrapped up. There will be more details sent to WP Staff Senate and WP Faculty Senate, as well as on Take Note, soon. The GAP is in need of a representative from Staff Senate to serve on the GAP coordinating committee. Duties would begin May 1 and run through the first year of the program. Are there any staff members interested?
- Rebekah McKinney volunteered
- Department Reports
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- 2022 Wellness Incentive Information: https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/wellness-incentive.htm
- Covid vaccination $20 savings
- Flu vaccination $10 savings
- Guiding Principals on Returning to Campus will be emailed by the Chancellor’s office soon
- Linked In Learning opportunities is renewing for 3 years
- Employee Assistance Program
- CPR/First Aid certification class interest being sought – watch for email to complete a survey to express interest
- Life Guard training coming up – looking for student workers; contact U/CP office for more information or to sign up
- 2022 Wellness Incentive Information: https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/wellness-incentive.htm
Upcoming Events & Important Dates: For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
- 4/9 – Community COVID Vaccination Clinic
- 4/12 – ASK Week
- 4/19 – Registration Begins
- 4/20 – David Anthony-Comedy Hypnotist @ 7 pm in the WPCC Theater
- 4/23-4/25 – OzCon (Virtual Event)
- 4/29 – Celebration of Leaders @ 7 pm in the WPCC Arena
- 5/6 – Last day of Spring classes
- 5/7 – Employee Appreciation Picnic from 12-2 pm @ Amphitheater
- 5/10-5/13 – Spring Final Examination Period
- 5/15 – Commencement
Next Meeting: May 13, 2021 at 10:30am
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made by Amber & seconded, by Bryan Moore, motion carried