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
      1. Next event May 13 graduation ceremony
      2. 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/

• Next meeting 5/12 10:30 am
• Adjournment