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Staff Senate Meeting Minutes May 12, 2022

2022 May 12 by kc0503

Date/Location:

May 12, 2022 – 10:30am via Zoom

In Attendance: Bryan Moore, Kileene Collins, Vickie Petkovic, Krista Lair, Alyssa Collins, Heath Lair, Christina Kerley, Tara Shahan, Angela Marcak, Sheila Barton, Nancy Leeper, Dakota Bates, Sharon Holland, Lindsey Hicks, Kris Brinkerhoff, Neva Parrott, Mike Scheidt, Trish Smith, Biff Bird, Erica Puckett, Trace Winfrey, Jared Cates, Charles Rietman, Jared Phay, Crockett Oaks, Mark White, Rachel Peterson, Sophia Skinner, Julie Dulaney, Joan Wright, Jennifer Walker, Melissa Jett, Cindy Bridges, and Laurie Wall

Approval of Agenda – Motion to approve agenda, seconded, and motion carried

Approval of January Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve the April 22, 2022, meeting minutes, seconded, and motion carried

Chancellor’s Report

  • State appropriations: Budget is with the Governor and waiting his signature which will go towards:
    • Construction for Nursing program
    • Moser’s payment
    • ASCEND program – 7.5 million – the largest appropriation our campus has rec’d
  • Town Hall today at 2pm M112 in-person re: budget
    • 4% pay increase across the board for those full-time, employed before April 1
  • Parking Fee
    • Due to safety issues and parking on the streets, all will be required to have a parking tag, and all are encouraged to use the parking lots. Every full-time employee will be required/expected to purchase a $24 parking tag. $2 per month payroll deduction is an option but not required. Students are required to purchase a tag and to be fair, it is expected all full-time staff, do so as well.
      • Discussions regarding the fairness involving part-time and per course as well as a reduced rate for a second pass; more to come
      • Send comments or concerns to Chancellor Lancaster
  • Springfield Cardinals event – looking at dates & options; more to come

Welcome Guests

  • Deidre Mings, Asst. Director of Human Resources-Benefits, Missouri State University
    • Part-time staff offerings could be explored if there is a desire
      • Question: Are there any Wellness programs we could be included in?
      • Answer: Galen Martin is the contact person for the wellness programs; Alyssa Collins is on the committee, and we are welcome to send her ideas we are interested in.
  • Gary Phillips, Faculty Senate Chair
    • Faculty tutoring Sunday evening at Hass-Darr
    • Commencement May 21
    • Introduced Linda Risner as the incoming Faculty Senate Chair

President’s Report (Bryan Moore)

  • Welcome New Staff
    • Dakota Bates – Director of University Communications
  • Recent Service Anniversaries:
    • Cindy Bridges (15 years), Teresa Shipley (30 years), Biff Bird (15 years), CJ Collins (15 years), Barbie Mustion (25 years), Rebecca Estes (20 years), Carrie Steen (5 years), Mark White (10 years), Pam Tate (10 years), Angela Marcak (10 years), Deana Bell (10 years), Bruce Cavitt (5 years), Thora Broyles (10 years)
  • Staff Senate T-Shirts
    • 30/48 sold so far
    • Total profit after all shirts sell will be $403.60
  • How do we want to use the money in our account? Will be discussed at future meetings.

President Elect Report (Vickie Petkovic) – no report

Secretary Report (Kileene Collins) – no report

Treasurer Report (Alex Graham) – $1,684.09

Department Updates, Announcements, and Committee Updates/Reports

  • Committee Updates
    • Grizzly Ambassador Program
      • Graduated members: Douglas Cooley, Donna Monticelli, Vickie Petkovic, Kileene Collins, and Bryan Moore
      • Consider going through the program
        • Next GAP leader is being discussed; more to come
  • Departmental Reports
    • Human Resources (Alyssa Collins)
      • 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. Contact Alyssa with questions.
      • Upcoming searches will be posted soon
    • Student Life (Jared Cates)
      • HOPE week t-shirts are still available, as well as some left-over sodas and drinks. Both are located in the student union

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

  • 5/21/22 Commencement @ 10 am, WPCC Arena
  • 5/30/22 Memorial Day holiday

Next Meeting: June 9, 2022 at 10:30am via Zoom

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Bryan Moore

Filed Under: Minutes

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