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 September Meeting Minutes
- Chancellor’s Report- Dr. Dennis Lancaster
- Welcome Guests
- Linda Wulff-Risner, Faculty Senate Chair
- Deidre Mings, Assistant Director, Human Resources – Benefits
- President’s Report (Bryan)
- Welcome new staff:
- Misty Davis, Procurement Specialist
- Mel Steele, Regional Small Business Consultant
- Michelle Bryan, Registrar
- Staff Senate T-Shirts are available at the book store
- 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
- Cybersecurity Training
- Chili Cook-off & Sweet Tea Competition
- October 21st @ 11:30am-1:30pm in Hass-Darr
- Click HERE to Signup
- Supplies?
- President Elect Report (Vickie)
- Secretary Report (Kileene)
- Treasurer Report (Alex)
- Committee Updates
- Department Reports
- Human Resources (Alyssa)
- Save Up to $360 on Your Annual Health Insurance Premiums!: To reduce the impact of COVID and influenza on our workforce, the 2023 wellness incentive includes the following vaccination combination:
- COVID bi-valent booster (or original series if not previously completed, or previous booster) between Jan. 1, 2022, – Dec. 1, 2022; qualifies for $15 per month discount.
- Flu vaccination between Aug. 1, 2022, – Dec. 1, 2022; qualifies for $15 per month discount.
- Both vaccinations must be administered prior to Dec. 1, 2022 to qualify for the maximum $30 per month health insurance premium discount.
- Covid bivalent and Flu vaccinations through Magers Health and Wellness will be available to all employees, full- or part-time, immediate family members (spouses, sponsored dependents, and eligible dependents 6 years of age and older), and students. Appointments are required. Please schedule online through the MyHealth Portal.
- Thursday, Oct. 27 – Flu/Covid vaccination clinic & Biometrics (employees only), West Plains Student Recreation Center, 10 to 2:30 p.m.
- 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.
- Free sleep apnea screenings
- Free lung cancer screenings
- Free blood pressure checks
- Free biometric screenings
- Free Moderna and Pfizer Covid vaccinations and bi-valent boosters
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Free giveaways!
- Enter for a chance to win one of many door prizes!
- Learn to Lead: Great leaders come from all levels of an organization. That’s why we’ve developed this FREE Power Skills Fall Series, a group of essential courses to equip you with the tools you need to succeed.
- Staff Excellence in University Service Awards: Do you know a coworker who has proven superior service to MSU-WP? Nominations are now being accepted for the Staff Excellence in University Service Awards. Staff, faculty, and administrators are encouraged to nominate full-time staff employees for this award. Nomination deadline: Friday, Nov. 11.
- The Staff Excellence in University Service Awards recognize excellence in service to the university among staff employees. University officials wish to recognize those staff employees who strive to do their jobs well daily, those who go above and beyond the call of duty in a special situation, and those who have contributed in a significant way to the success of the university. These awards are intended to provide incentives for continued workplace performance to full-time staff employees who evidence significant contributions to the university community. Six full-time staff employees will receive a one-time $1,500 award. Nomination forms and additional information can be found at http://www.missouristate.edu/seusa.
- Workforce Development (Sheila)
- October we have our first painting workshop scheduled for the 22nd and we will be painting the Grateful Pumpkin. Register through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-workshop-grateful-pumpkin-tickets-407572810247
- November Painting Workshop is Nov. 5th and we will be painting the Snowman Porch Leaner. Register through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/porch-leaner-painting-workshop-tickets-421513537337
- Our next lunch and learn will be Nov. 7th, and guest speaker is Dr. Bill Meadows, MSU Depart of Sociology-Anthropology /Native American Studies. November is Indigenous People’s Month and Dr. Meadows will discuss the rich and diverse cultures, history and traditions of Ozark Native Americans. I think this is going to be a very good lunch and learn.
- In December, we will be holding our first Women In Welding program, which is a 40-hour training for 10 women interested in a career in welding. After their training, they will be qualified for entry level employment in welding. This is a free training and flyers and applications will be going out soon. We will also hold an additional training for 10 women in January.
- December 14th we will have another Lunch & Learn and our own Elizabeth Mahan will be discussing Holiday Stress!
- Upcoming Events & Important Dates:
- 10/14/22 – Surplus Auction (Broadway Building)
- 11/10/22 – Next Staff Senate meeting @ 10:30 am, via Zoom
- For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
- Adjournment
- Save Up to $360 on Your Annual Health Insurance Premiums!: To reduce the impact of COVID and influenza on our workforce, the 2023 wellness incentive includes the following vaccination combination:
- Human Resources (Alyssa)
- Welcome new staff: