Staff Senate

at Missouri State-West Plains

You are here: Home / Agendas / 2/9/23 Agenda

2/9/23 Agenda

by

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 January Meeting Minutes
  • Chancellor’s Report- Dr. Dennis Lancaster
  • Welcome Guests
    • Linda Wulff-Risner, Faculty Senate Chair
    • Jill Murphy, Assistant Director, Human Resources – Talent Acquisition
  • President’s Report (Bryan Moore)
    • 16 Staff Senate shirts still available at the bookstore
    • All of IT have moved locations on campus
    • Emeritus Nominations (Angela Marcak)
      • Terri Combs (Retirement date: 5-1-23)
    • New President Elect?
    • Staff Senate President stipend?
  • President Elect Report (Vickie Petkovic)
    • Peer mentors
  • Secretary Report (Kileene Collins)
  • Treasurer Report (Alex Graham)
  • Department Reports
    • Human Resources (Alyssa Collins)
      • Our GAP team building session is this Friday. The group will also attend the Friends of the Garnett Library lunch meeting.
      • The Employee Appreciation Luncheon will be rescheduled. The date is TBD.
    • Workforce Development (Sheila Brotherton)
      • Reminder of the upcoming Data Analytics workshop on February 21 and 22 from 1-5 pm. in Lybyer 216
        1. This workshop does qualify as professional development and all full-time regular employees have this benefit to utilize up to $150 per fiscal year for enrollment in noncredit courses offered by Missouri State University for the purpose of professional and personal development, under the noncredit course fee waiver benefit.
      • Also, our next painting workshop is Feb. 25 and I have attached a flyer.
    • University Advancement (Rachel Peterson)
      • Giving Day
    • Upcoming Events & Important Dates:
      • 2/17/23 – Celebration for Paula Wiedemann, @ 6-8pm in the Civic Center
      • 2/18/23 – Friends of the Garnett Library Homecoming Chili Supper
      • 3/8/23 – Statewide tornado drill @ 10:00 a.m.
      • 3/9/23 – Next Staff Senate meeting @ 10:30 am, via Zoom
      • For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
    • Adjournment