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1/12/23 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 December Meeting Minutes
  • Chancellor’s Report- Dr. Dennis Lancaster
  • Welcome Guests
    • Linda Wulff-Risner, Faculty Senate Chair
    • Scot Scobee, SGF HR – Director
  • President’s Report (Bryan)
    • Welcome new staff:
      • Kimberly Beach, Administrative Specialist II for Financial Aid
    • New President Elect?
    • Emeritus Nominations (Keri Elrod)
      • Brenda Polyard (Retirement date: 2-1-23)
      • Paula Wiedemann (Retirement date: 3-1-23)
    • President Elect Report (Vickie)
    • Secretary Report (Kileene)
    • Treasurer Report (Alex)
    • Committee Updates
    • Department Reports
      • Human Resources (Alyssa)
        • Employee Appreciation Luncheon: Our annual recognition ceremony will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 27, in the Magnolia room at the WP Civic Center. All full-time faculty, full-time staff, and part-time staff (non-students) are invited to attend; please arrange for department coverage. RSVP to Alyssa Collins via email AlyssaCollins@MissouriState.edu by Friday, January 20, as to whether or not you plan to attend.
        • 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 atAlyssaCollins@MissouriState.edu or hard copy at Kellett Hall 202 by Friday, January 13, 2023.
        • Tax Information: W-2 Annual Wage and Tax Statements will be available in My Missouri State no later than Tuesday, January 31. Additionally, Missouri State University must furnish all full-time employees with a Form 1095-C with healthcare coverage information. Please visit the HR Blog for additional details.
      • Workforce Development (Sheila)
        • Workforce Development Classes and Workshops:
          1. January 24th – Photography Course
          2. January 24th – Machine Tool Technology Class (pending)
          3. January 28th – Painting Workshop
          4. February 18th – Phlebotomy Technician Training
          5. February 21/22 – Data Analytics (reschedule)
          6. February 25 – Painting Workshop
          7. Monthly:  Medical Assistant Self Study Program
        • We are hosting the 2nd cohort of Women In Welding this week and look for an upcoming article in the Higher Ed Page in the Quill.
        • We are hosting a one-day OSHA Forklift Training in February and this class is full.
        • We are hosting the 2nd annual HS Senior Welding Competition on the 20th.  We currently have 25 students from 4 school districts and we will again scholarship first, second and third place winners.
        • Each of these programs are accessible for registration through our website:  https://wp.missouristate.edu/Workforce/workforce-non-credit-programs.htm
      • Upcoming Events & Important Dates:
        • 1/26/23 – Reception honoring Brenda Polyard @ 2 pm, in the Kellett Hall Parlor
        • 1/31/23 – Spring semester test of the Missouri State Alert System @ 10:50 am
        • 2/9/23 – Next Staff Senate meeting @ 10:30 am, via Zoom
        • For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
      • Adjournment