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 March Meeting Minutes
- Chancellor’s Report- Dr. Dennis Lancaster
- Welcome Guests
- Linda Wulff-Risner, Faculty Senate Chair
- Patrick Hurn, Associate Director, Human Resources
- President’s Report (Vickie Petkovic)
- The Ozarks Healthcare mobile mammography unit will be available for viewing today from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. near the main entrance of OZH.
- Nominations for the Staff Senate President Elect are still open.
- President Elect Report
- Secretary Report (Kileene Collins)
- Treasurer Report (Alex Graham)
- Committee Reports
- Public Affairs Committee – The participation of staff and faculty at the Interscholastic Competition was greatly appreciated. Kudos to all who assisted.
- Department Reports
- Human Resources (Alyssa Collins)
- The GAP team will be touring the Springfield campus tomorrow, Friday, April 14.
- ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New Directions) (Mikayla King)
- Neurodiversity training follow-up
- Workforce Development (Sheila Barton)
- The next painting workshop is on April 22 at the Creative Discovery Center at Drago Hall. Apply online at eventbrite.com or contact Sheila Barton.
- Forklift training on April 21 and May 12 at Pace Industrial Science Center.
- Upcoming Events & Important Dates:
- 5/11/23 – Next Staff Senate meeting @ 10:30 am, via Zoom
- For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
- Adjournment
- Human Resources (Alyssa Collins)