Date/Location:

October 14, 2021 – 10:30am Melton 211 and Zoom

In Attendance: Rachel Peterson, Kileene Collins, Alex Graham, Jared Cates, Charles Rietman, Neva Parrott, Lauren Franz, CJ Collins, Erica Puckett, Biff Bird, Vickie Driskell, Marci Bean, Tara Shahan, Joan Wright, Nancy Leeper, Bryan Moore, Douglas Cooley, Melissa Jett, Christina Kerley, Donna Monticelli, Jared Phay, Alyssa Collins, Angela Marcak, Rebekah McKinney, Sharon Holland, Hannah Salvesen, Mark White, and Greta Myers. (There may have been others present via Zoom, but all could not be verified).

Approval of Agenda – Motion to approve, seconded, and all approved

Approval of September Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve Sept. 9, 2021, meeting minutes, seconded, and all approved

Chancellor’s Report

• Chancellor Lancaster was not present; no report

Welcome Guests

• Bart Keley, Business Process and Reporting Analyst, Human Resources, Missouri State University
• Gary Phillips, Faculty Senate Chair – unable to attend and sends his regrets

President’s Report (Rachel Peterson)

• Welcome to new employees
  • Lauren Franz, Case Manager/Counselor
  • Marcie Bean, Academic Administrative Assistant III, Nursing and Allied Health
  • Donna Monticelli, transfer to Admission Counselor, Office of Admissions
• Staff Senate t-shirts are now available for purchase in the bookstore; Sharon reported 10 have been sold so far and there are 38 left
• Lee Denim Day raised $100; thanks to all that participated
• Indoor masking policy updated
• #GrizzliesGive Campaign ongoing through the end of today – see Trish Smith for more information
• COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program- You could be one of 20 MSU employees who receives $1,000! More info can be found at https://wp.missouristate.edu/Coronavirus/employee-vaccination-incentive-program.htm
• COVID Testing- For symptomatic testing, staff members can contact Burton Creek Rural Clinic at 417-257-6111. Asymptomatic testing can be done by appointment. For more information 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 vaccinations are done through the state vaccine navigator https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/find/
• Since Marcie Bean is now a full-time employee, we need a new Part-Time Staff Senate Representative; please bring nominations to our next meeting but be sure to gain supervisor’s approval beforehand

President Elect Report – no report

Secretary Report (Kileene Collins) – no report

Treasurer Report (Alex Graham) – There is $1,684.09 in the account

Department Updates, Announcements, and Committee Updates/Reports

• Committee Updates
  • Grizzly Food Pantry – No update given
  • Grizzly Strong – No update given
  • Grizzly Ambassador Program – Oct 15 event, Mtn. Grove/Shannon Hall campus tour, led by Laurie Wall
• Departmental Reports
  • HR (Alyssa Collins)
    • • Flu Vaccination Clinics: Free flu shots provided to Missouri State University-West Plains faculty, staff, students, and immediate family members today, in West Plains and on Tuesday, Oct 19 from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in Shannon Hall, Mountain Grove
      • Employee Benefits Fair: All full-time and part-time employees are invited to Missouri State University’s Benefits Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. today, in the Student Recreation Center. Employees will have the opportunity to meet with our various insurance and benefit providers in an informal setting. No appointment is required; let Alyssa know if you have questions for any of the vendors but cannot make it to the fair
      • Save up to $360 on your annual health insurance premiums!: To prevent/reduce the impact of COVID-19 on our workforce, the 2022 wellness incentive includes the following vaccination combination:
        • COVID-19 vaccine shot (must complete vaccine regimen based on the type of vaccine administered, single or double dose): qualifies for $20 per month discount.
        • Flu vaccine shot: qualifies for $10 per month discount. Credit runs from Sept 1, 2021 through Dec 1, 2021
        • Both vaccinations must be administered prior to December 1, 2021 to qualify for the maximum $30 per month health insurance premium discount.
      • Flu vaccinations through Magers Health and Wellness will be available to faculty, staff, immediate family (spouses, sponsored dependents, and eligible dependents 6 years of age and older) and students. Free biometric screenings for employees are also available but are not included in the annual wellness incentive. Appointments are required. Please schedule online through the MyHealth Portal. Visit the Wellness Incentive website for additional information.

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

• 10/19 – The Human Library – Garnett Library, 6-7:30pm
• 10/25-29 – ASK Week
• 10/25 – Grizzly Volleyball home game, 6:30pm WPCC
• 10/29 – Halloween Movie Night, 6:30pm WPCC
• 10/30 – Grizzly Basketball Scrimmage, 4:00pm
• 11/1-11/12 – Early Registration
• 11/2 – Grizzly Basketball home game, 7:00pm WPCC
• 11/4 – Grizzly Basketball home game, 7:00pm WPCC
• 11/5 – Red Carpet Day
• 11/5 – Friends of the Garnett Library meeting and luncheon, Lybyer 104-105
• 11/9 – Friends of the Garnett Library Special Event (Daughters of the American Revolution) 4pm, Garnett Library
• 11/12 – Friends of the Garnett Library Fashion Show at the Richard’s House

Next Meeting: November 18, 2021 at 10:30am in Melton 211 ** (In-person and Zoom options available) **Date change due to Veteran’s Day activities

Adjournment: Motion made, seconded, all in favor