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 October Meeting Minutes
4. Chancellor’s Report- Dr. Dennis Lancaster
5. Welcome Guests
   • Angela Totty, Dean of Student Services, DEI
   • Paula Wilhelm, Assistant Director of HR-Performance Management, Missouri State University
   • Gary Phillips, Faculty Senate Chair
6. Welcome New Employees!
   • Lauren Kerley, Administrative Specialist – Financial Aid
   • Travis Woods, Custodian I – Physical Plant
   • Brittney Adkisson – Administrative Assistant II – University/Community Programs
7. President’s Report (Rachel)
   • Support
   • Long-Range Plan focus groups
   • Jean policy amendment request – decision made
   • Reminder – Holiday Potluck, Friday 12/17 11-1:30 T103, T104 and T105 signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054babae2ea0f58-missouri
   • Reminder – Confidential “Suggestion Box”, morale, trust
8. President Elect Report (Bryan)
9. Secretary Report (Kileene)
10. Treasurer Report (Alex)
11. Department Updates & Committee Reports
    • Committee Updates
      • Grizzly Ambassador Program – Next event, February 11 team building exercise.
    • Department Reports
      • HR (Alyssa)
    • The Heart of the Ozarks United Way pledge deadline is December 15.
    • Missouri minimum wage will increase to $11.15 hourly, effective January 1, 2022.
    • 2021 ADP one-on-one sessions and acknowledgements are due January 31, 2022.
    • Save the date:  Employee Recognition Luncheon Friday, February 11, 2022.

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

• 12/10 – Friends of the Garnett Library meeting and luncheon, T104-105
• 12/10 – Counselor and A+ Coordinator Meeting and Luncheon
• 12/10 and 12/11 – Grizzly Basketball Home Tournament, 7:00 pm WPCC
• 12/16 – Grizzly Basketball Home Game, 7:00 pm WPCC
• 12/22-1/4 – Campus closed for holiday break

Next Meeting: 1/13, Zoom

13. Adjournment