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9/8/22 Agenda

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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 Aug Meeting Minutes
  • Chancellor’s Report- Dr. Dennis Lancaster
  • Welcome Guests
    • Linda Wulff-Risner, Faculty Senate Chair
  • President’s Report (Bryan)
    • Welcome new staff:
      • Amanda Collins, ASCEND Support Coordinator
    • Parking Reminder:
      • Admin Council would like to remind everyone that parking on the street around Hass-Darr creates a safety issue and we can avoid no parking signs being put up if we will police the issue ourselves
    • Volunteering Discussion Cont.
      • October 15th – Always a Future Kids Disc Golf Tournament – Needs a few volunteers – I’ll be emailing the volunteer list soon, please email me ASAP if you want to be on the volunteer list
    • Self Defense classes on campus
      • Is there any interest? (POLL)
    • President Elect Report (Vickie)
    • Secretary Report (Kileene)
    • Treasurer Report (Alex)
    • Committee Updates
    • Department Reports
      • Human Resources (Alyssa)
        • Congratulations to our new GAP Cohort!
          1. Kelly Becker
          2. Drew Clark
          3. Elizabeth Mahan
          4. Ashley Pruett
          5. Mark White
          6. Lauren Willis
        • MOSERS Ready to Retire Seminar Oct. 5:MOSERS will host a retirement seminar from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Kellett 101. Representatives from the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System (MOSERS) will present pertinent information concerning retirement benefits. The seminar is designed for MSEP and MSEP 2000 members who are considering retirement within the next five years. Refer to the attached flyer for registration instructions.
        • Employee Benefits Fair:  All full-time and part-time employees are invited to Missouri State University’s Benefits Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 in the Student Recreation Center. Employees will have the opportunity to meet with our various insurance and benefit providers.
        • Flu Vaccination Clinics: Registration details will be announced soon.
          1. Grove (Flu shots)

Monday, Oct. 10

Shannon Hall

9:30-11:00 a.m.

          1. West Plains #1 (Flu shots)

Wednesday, Oct. 12

Student Recreation Center

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

          1. West Plains #2 (Flu shots & Biometrics)

Thursday, Oct. 27

Student Recreation Center

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

    • U/CP (Brittney Adkisson)
      • Upcoming events
  • Upcoming Events & Important Dates:
    • 9/9/22 – Dean Green Dedication @ 11 a.m. in the Kellett parking lot
    • 9/14/22 – Lunch & Learn @ Office of Workforce Development, formerly GOCAT
    • 9/16/22 – Autism Faculty/Staff Training @ 11 a.m. in Lybyer 104-5
    • 10/13/22 – Next Staff Senate meeting @ 10:30 am, via Zoom
    • For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
  • Adjournment