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.
- Call-to-Order
- Approval of Agenda
- Approval of February Meeting Minutes
- Chancellor’s Report- Dr. Dennis Lancaster
- Welcome Guests
- Jamie Patrick, Asst. Director of HR; compensation and information management
- Gary Phillips, Faculty Senate Chair
- President’s Report (Rachel)
- Zoom
- Thank you
- President Elect Report (Bryan)
- Secretary Report (Kileene)
- Treasurer Report (Alex)
- Department Updates & Committee Reports
- Committee Updates
- Grizzly Ambassador Program
- Next event May 13 graduation ceremony
- Be thinking about applying for next year!
- Department Reports
- Human Resources (Alyssa)
- Last week to RSVP!: We’re coming out of hibernation and it’s time to come Roarin’ Back in 2022! We look forward to seeing all full-time faculty and staff at the annual employee appreciation picnic from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the MSU-WP amphitheater. RSVP to Alyssa Collins via email AlyssaCollins@MissouriState.edu by Friday, April 22, as to whether or not you plan to attend. Please indicate if you prefer a vegetarian meal.
- Don’t Lose Vacation!Employees are encouraged to check their leave balances to avoid lost vacation time at end of FY22. Read the HR Blog for more details.
- Election!
- Slate of Officers:
- Bryan Moore, President;
- Vickie Petkovic, President Elect;
- Kileene Collins, Secretary;
- Alexandra Graham, Treasurer
- Upcoming Events & Important Dates:
- OzCon 4/22 and 4/23
- Art Around Town 4/24
- Employee Appreciation Picnic 4/29
- Arbor Day Tree Planning 4/29
- Cheer Team tryouts 4/29-4/30
- Beartones Concert 4/29
- Celebration of Leader 5/5
- Summer Kick-Off Movie Night 5/10
- For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
- Slate of Officers:
- Grizzly Ambassador Program
- Committee Updates
- Next meeting 5/12 10:30 am
- Adjournment