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6/8/2023 Staff Senate Meeting 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 May Meeting Minutes 
  • Chancellor’s Report- Dr. Dennis Lancaster out of office 
  • Welcome Guests 
  • Jason McCollom, Faculty Senate Chair 
  • Deidre Mings, assistant director of HR – Benefits     
  • President’s Report (Vickie Petkovic) 
  •  Blue Jeans policy 
  • Staff Emeritus Nomination – Dawn Dionne (Alyssa Collins) 
  • Service Day 
  • Recognition of IT updates effort 
  • President Elect Report (vacant) 
  • Secretary Report (Kileene Collins)  
  • Treasurer Report (Alex Graham out of office) 
  • Committee Reports 
  • None 
  • Department Reports 
  • Human Resources (Alyssa Collins/Deidre Mings) 
  • Employee Appreciation Week is June 12-16. 
  • We encourage supervisors to express gratitude to all employees in their respective areas. 
  • Share photos and shoutouts on social media with our official #GrizzlyShoutout hashtag! We’d love to see an overflow of admiration for our employees! 
  • As a special “Thank You” from human resources, collector lapel pins and lanyards will be given to all full-time staff. 
  • To show his appreciation to all faculty and staff (full and part-time), Chancellor Lancaster is hosting an ice cream social on Friday, June 16 at 2:30 p.m. in the Carol Silvey Student Union. 
  • The campus will close at 3:00 p.m. on June 16, courtesy of President Smart. Issues related to essential personnel, time reporting and compensation for this closure are addressed in section 2.15 of the Employee Handbook. 
  • HR Updates – Deidre Mings 
  • IT (CJ Collins out of office)  
  • Workforce Development (Sheila Barton) 
  • Cathy Boys will be holding a workshop on the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep, June 20,22 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm on both days. This will provide the student with information to prepare to take the exam to fly drones commercially in the US. This program has been approved for use of the non-credit fee waiver offered to all full-time faculty and staff. 
  • We will also be hosting a June painting workshop on June 27 from 6:30 – 8:30. Register online through Eventbrite or contact Sheila Barton to register. Tara Shahan will our instructor for this event. 

 

  • Upcoming Events & Important Dates:  
  • Adjournment