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Staff Senate Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023

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Date/Location:

May 11, 2023 – 10:30am via Zoom

In Attendance: Vickie Petkovic, Kileene Collins, Alex Graham, Kelly Becker, Trish Smith, Deana Bell, Mel Steele, Alyssa Collins, Kelley Towell, Jennifer Walker, Tara Shahan, Brittney Adkisson, Michelle Bryan, Angela Marcak, Charles Rietman, Biff Bird, Pam Tate, Erica Puckett, Marc Cook, Keri Elrod, Yvonne Bowers, Amanda Collins, Mike Scheidt, and Joan Wright

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

Approval of March Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve the April 13, 2023, meeting minutes, seconded, and motion carried.

Chancellor’s Report – not present but asked Alyssa Collins to share:

  • Proposed across the board 5% pay increase, to be presented to BOG – to be voted on in June.

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.
  • eSports recognition in Melton 112 at 11:30 today.
  • HOPE Week continues through tomorrow.

President Elect Report (position vacant)

  • A nomination has been received but Vickie will wait until the nominee has a chance to respond and/or get clearance to accept before voting.

Secretary Report (Kileene Collins) – no report

Treasurer Report (Alex Graham) – $1,790.39

Department Updates, Announcements, and Committee Updates/Reports

  • Committee Reports
    • No reports
  • Departmental Reports
    • Human Resources (Alyssa Collins/Paula Wilhelm)
  • GAP Graduation tomorrow. Begin thinking about joining the next cohort, applications will be available soon.
  • 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 (Mike Scheidt reported for CJ Collins)
      • May 27 Banner will be down for upgrades – when we return on Tuesday, May 30, if something isn’t working properly, please email CJ and/or Biff.
    • Workforce Development (Sheila Barton)
      • The next painting workshop is May 23 at the Creative Discovery Center at 6:30 p.m.

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

  • 5/20/23 Commencement 10:30 a.m.

Next Meeting: June 8, 2023, at 10:30am via Zoom

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 10:51 a.m.