Date/Location:
June 8, 2023 – 10:30am via Zoom
In Attendance: Vickie Petkovic, Kileene Collins, Deana Bell, Mel Steele, Jennifer Walker, Tara Shahan, Brittney Adkisson, Michelle Bryan, Pam Tate, Crockett Oaks, Nancy Leeper, Carrie Steen, Cindy Bridges, Wayne Cahoj, Rebekah McKinney, Douglas Cooley, Alex Cochran, Melissa Jett, Mikala King, Mark White, Neva Parrott, Donna Monticelli, Lauren Willis, Julie Dulaney, Christina Kerley, Lindsey Hicks, Kris Brinkerhoff, Kristi Huff, and Sophia Skinner.
Approval of Agenda – Motion to approve agenda, seconded, and motion carried.
Approval of May Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve the May 11, 2023, meeting minutes, seconded, and motion carried.
Chancellor’s Report – not present
Welcome Guest
- Deidre Mings, Assistant Director, Human Resources – Benefits
President Report (Vickie Petkovic)
- Vickie has not heard back from the President Elect nominee, so we still need to try to fill that position before the BOG meeting later this month. Please send nominations to Vickie as soon as possible.
- The 5% across the board pay increase is expected to be voted on during the BOG meeting later this month.
- The Blue Jeans policy is in revision and expected to be released soon.
- Alyssa Collins nominated Dawn Dionne for Staff Emeritus status and all approved.
- Vickie recognized the IT department for their efforts during the big upgrade.
- Please send ideas for Service Day to Vickie. Crockett Oaks provided an update from the last Service Day at the Sadie Brown cemetery.
President Elect Report (position vacant)
Secretary Report (Kileene Collins) – no report
Treasurer Report (Alex Graham) – not present
Department Updates, Announcements, and Committee Updates/Reports
- Committee Reports
- No reports
- Departmental Reports
- Human Resources
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- Employee Appreciation Week: 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.
- (Deidre Mings)
- 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.
- https://blogs.missouristate.edu/human/
- Employee Appreciation Week: June 12-16
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- Workforce Development (Sheila Barton)
- Cathy Boys will be holding a workshop on the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep, June 20-22 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. 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 the use of the non-credit fee waiver offered to all full-time faculty and staff.
- The next painting workshop is June 27 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Register through Eventbrite or contact Sheila Barton to register. Tara Shahan will be the instructor.
- Workforce Development (Sheila Barton)
Upcoming Events & Important Dates: For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
- June 22-23 Board of Governors meeting.
Next Meeting: July 13, 2023, at 10:30am via Zoom
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.