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Staff Senate Meeting Minutes July 8, 2021

2021 July 8 by West Plains Staff Senate

Date/Location:

July 8, 2021 – 10:30am via Zoom

In Attendance: Amber Carr, Kileene Collins, Rachel Peterson, Alex Graham, Bryan Moore, Erica Puckett, Rebekah McKinney, Angela Marcak, Lindsey Hicks, Sharon Holland, Tara Shahan, Ian Camejo, Shelia Barton, Neva Parrott, Health Lair, Jared Cates, Mark White, Krista Lair, Charles Rietman, Laurie Wall, Mike Scheidt, Donna Monticelli, Kris Brinkerhoff, Joan Wright, Alyssa Collins, Trish Smith, Carrie Steen, and Keri Elrod

Approval of Agenda – Motion to approve made by Jared Cates, seconded by, Alex Graham, motion carried

Approval of June Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve June 10, 2021 meeting minutes by, Rachel Peterson seconded by, Alex Graham, motion carried

Chancellor’s Report – Not present

Welcome Guests

    • Denise Lofton –Senior Benefits Specialist, Human Resources – MSU-Springfield
      • No report
    • Gary Phillips – Faculty Senate Chair
      • Faculty Development in planning stage – let Gary know if you have anything to share with them

President’s Report (Amber Carr)

  • Giving Day Advocates
    • Coming in October, we will be included in an event from Springfield – let Amber know of any fund raiser ideas
  • Springfield Staff Senate Representative
    • Let Amber know if you are interested in attending Springfield’s Staff Senate meetings, virtually and then report back to this group
  • Covid Testing- For symptomatic testing, staff members can contact Burton Creek Rural Clinic at 417-257-6111. Asymptomatic testing can be done by appointment. Contact Scott Schneider for more information or go to this link https://wp.missouristate.edu/Coronavirus/covid19-asymptomatic-testing.htm
  • Covid Vaccinations- Local COVID-19 vaccination opportunities are available at Ozarks Healthcare and Howell County Health Department. Registration for these vaccination are done through the state vaccine navigator https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/find/

President Elect Report (Rachel Peterson) – No report

Secretary Report (Kileene Collins) – no report

Treasurer Report (Alex Graham) – $1,684.09

Department Updates, Announcements, and Committee Updates/Reports

  • Committee Updates
    • Grizzly Food Pantry – Partnership possibilities are in the works; more to come
    • Grizzly Strong – Members of the Grizzly Strong Committee will meet soon to develop fall semester initiatives
    • Grizzly Ambassador Program – Application deadline closed on July 1 and there were 6 applicants; the committee will be meeting soon
  • Departmental Reports
    • Business Office – Crockett Oaks III is the new Director of Business and Support Services
    • Communications – Ian Camejo is the new Director of Communications
    • STAR dates will consist of a mixture of virtual and in-person sessions
    • Department moves
      • Shout-out to the physical plant staff for all their help
    • GOCAT – Temporary welding lab is being set up; Technology Showcase in August is in the works, more to come

Upcoming Events & Important Dates: For a complete list of events please go to  https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/

Next Meeting: August 12, 2021 at 10:30am in Hass-Darr 100 (In-person and Zoom options available)

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made by, Sheila Barton, seconded by, Bryan Moore, motion carried

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