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 January Meeting Minutes
4. Chancellor’s Report- Dr. Dennis Lancaster
5. Welcome Guests
   • Deidre Mings Assistant Director of HR; Benefits
   • Gary Phillips, Faculty Senate Chair
6. President’s Report (Rachel)
   • Employee Assistance Program
   • Honorary Degree nominations
     • Honorary Degrees – Office of University Advancement – Missouri State-West Plains
   • What do we need to be doing? Discussion
7. President Elect Report (Bryan)
8. Secretary Report (Kileene)
9. Treasurer Report (Alex)
10. Department Updates & Committee Reports
    • Committee Updates
      • Grizzly Ambassador Program
        1. Next event, March 11 team building exercise.
        2. Be thinking about applying for next year!
      • Department Reports
      • Theater and Events

*Reminder* that ALL MSU-West Plains Faculty and Staff, including part-time employees can take advantage of the FREE U/CP Offerings, including the fitness center, swimming pool, and all our U/CP hosted events. To attend an event for free, please present your BearPass at the Civic Center Box Office the evening of the event to redeem your ticket. Here are some of our upcoming events that are free for our MSU-WP Employees:

11. Upcoming Events & Important Dates: For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
    • Friends of the Garnett Library-Black History Month Presentation by Dr. Jason McCollom 2/15 4 pm
    • Grizzly basketball home game 2/16
    • Presidents’ Day 2/21 – no classes, offices closed
    • Buffalo Soldiers: From Slave to Soldier 2/24 7 pm WPCC Theater
    • Red Carpet Day 2/25
    • Eimear Arkins 3/4 7 pm WPCC Theater

Next Meeting: 3/10, Zoom only

12. Adjournment