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 April Meeting Minutes
- Chancellor’s Report- Dr. Dennis Lancaster
- Welcome Guests
- Jason McCollom, Faculty Senate Chair (not present)
- Paula Wilhelm, Assistant Director Human Resources-Performance Management
- President’s Report (Vickie Petkovic)
- Academic Symposium today beginning at 4:00 p.m. (See flyer.)
- eSports recognition at the Bell Tower at 11:30 today.
- HOPE Week continues through tomorrow.
- President Elect Report (vacant)
- Secretary Report (Kileene Collins)
- Treasurer Report (Alex Graham)
- Committee Reports
- None
- Department Reports
- Human Resources (Alyssa Collins/Paula Wilhelm)
- Enjoy President’s Extra Given Day: Since July 4 falls on a Tuesday this year, President Smart is giving everyone July 3 off, as well. Non-exempt staff should record the day as “Extra Given”.
- Don’t Lose Vacation Time:As we head into summer and our fiscal year comes near its end, we remind you to check your current vacation leave balance. Refer to the HR Blog for instructions.
- HR Updates – Paula Wilhelm
- IT (CJ Collins) – Mike Scheidt
- Planned updates and system maintenance.
- Workforce Development (Sheila Barton)
- The next painting workshop is on May 23 at 6:30 p.m. See flyer.
- Human Resources (Alyssa Collins/Paula Wilhelm)
- Upcoming Events & Important Dates:
- 6/8/23 – Next Staff Senate meeting @ 10:00 a.m., via Zoom
- Commencement 5/20, 10:00 a.m.
- For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
- Adjournment