Date/Location:

December 8, 2022 – 10:30am via Zoom

In Attendance: Bryan Moore, Kileene Collins, Alex Graham, Vickie Petkovic, Kelly Becker, Barbie Mustion, Mel Steele, Heath Lair, Krista Lair, Nancy Leeper, Cindy Bridges, Brittney Adkisson, Donna Monticelli, Pam Tate, Christina Kerley, Carrie Steen, Angela Marcak, Alex Cochran, Alyssa Collins, Trace Winfrey, Lauren Willis, Jared Cates, Biff Bird, Mike Scheidt, Tara Shahan, Sophia Skinner, Neva Parrott, Michelle Bryan, Mark White, Rebekah McKinney, Mandy Collins, Kristy Huff, and Deana Bell

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

Approval of January Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve the Nov 10, 2022, meeting minutes, seconded, and motion carried

Chancellor’s Report

• Not present, no report

Welcome Guests

• Linda Wulff-Risner, Faculty Senate Chair – not present, no report
• Scott Scobee, SGF HR – Director – Focusing on staff retention initiatives

President’s Report (Bryan Moore)

• Staff Senate t-shirts – 16 still available at the bookstore
• Chili Cook-Off & Sweet Tea proceeds – $176 – Vickie Petkovic donated $24 to bring the total to an even $200
  • OZH Mammography travel unit – Motion made to donate funds to the OZH Mammography travel unit, seconded – motion carried

President Elect Report (Vickie Petkovic) – no report

Secretary Report (Kileene Collins) – no report

Treasurer Report (Alex Graham) – $1,967.39

Department Updates, Announcements, and Committee Updates/Reports

• Departmental Reports
  • Human Resources (Alyssa Collins)
    • Save the Date: The annual Employee Appreciation Lunch will be noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 27, in the Magnolia room at the WP Civic Center. All full-time faculty and full-time staff are invited to attend. Additionally, part-time staff (non-students) are invited. Details will be forthcoming.
    • Part-Time Employee of the Year:  All full-time employees are encouraged to submit a nomination for the 2022 Part-Time Employee of the Year Award. Please review the attached information and submit nominations to Alyssa Collins, by email at AlyssaCollins@MissouriState.edu or hard copy at Kellett Hall 202 by Friday, January 13, 2023.
    • Payroll Calendars: The 2023 payroll calendars are now available.
    • W-2 Tax Information: If you would like to receive your 2022 W-2 electronically, please give consent by Jan. 1, 2023. If you elected to receive it electronically before now, your selection stays intact.
    • United Way Campaign Update: Missouri State-West Plains faculty and staff have generously contributed $5,757 to date toward the United Way Campaign goal of $6,250. The Heart of the Ozarks United Way reaches a wide variety of worthwhile organizations in our local communities. Make your donation today by completing the attached pledge card and sending it to Alyssa Collins in Kellett Hall by the Dec. 15 deadline.
• Announcements
  • Jeans Policy
    • Jeans are allowed January 15-21

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

• 12/12/22 – Jared Cates farewell Grab-n-Go Snacks Potluck
• 12/16/22 – Amy Ackerson’s farewell, to coincide with the annual holiday potluck 11am – 1pm

Next Meeting: January 12, 2023, at 10:30am via Zoom

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 10:58am