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7/13/2023 Staff Senate 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 June Meeting Minutes
  • Chancellor’s Report- Dr. Dennis Lancaster (out of office, no report)
  • Welcome Guests
    • Jason McCollom, Faculty Senate Chair
  • President’s Report (Vickie Petkovic)
    • President Elect Nomination: Trish Smith
    • Upcoming poll for interest in volunteer/service opportunities
    • Administrative Council will not meet next week because many members are going to be on vacation. The next Administrative Council meeting will be July 25.
  • President Elect Report
  • Secretary Report (Kileene Collins)
  • Treasurer Report (Alex Graham)
  • Committee Reports
    • None
  • Department Reports
    • Human Resources (Alyssa Collins/Paula Wilhelm)
      • Grizzly Ambassadors Program: The GAP (Grizzly Ambassadors Program) application for the 2023-2024 cohort will be available next week!
      • Enhanced Vacation Leave Policy: We are excited to announce the enhanced vacation policy for our full-time non-exempt employees. The updated accrual summary is available in the HR
      • HR Live Session: Student Employees – Addressing Workplace Issues and Job Performance: This HR Live session is designed to provide guidance and information on supervising student employees and addressing workplace issues. If you have supervisory responsibility (disciplinary) or if you have oversight on work activities and work schedules in the department for student employees as an administrative assistant, this session is for you. Presenters are Patrick Hurn, associate director for HR, and Paula Wilhelm, assistant HR director – performance management for HR. Two Zoom sessions are scheduled for July 19: 9 to 10 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. Please register online through My Learning Connection.
    • Student Life and Development (Luke Hurtt)
      • Welcome Week 2023
    • Workforce Development (Sheila Barton)
      • BBQ 101 Workshop, facilitated by Douglas Cooley, is July 18. Grilled treats will be provided.
      • FAA Part 107 Workshop for Commercial Drones, facilitated by Cathy Boys, is August 1 and 3.
      • Our next paint workshop, facilitated by Tara Shahan is August 5. We are painting tote bags and you can choose either Fab Flamingo or Girls Trip.  This should be really fun.
      • We will be adding a night welding program and are recruiting for a night welding instructor. This is an exciting time for expansion of our programs. If you know anyone who might be interested, please have them complete the online application and/or contact Sheila for more information.
      • Trevor Cressman is the new Assistant Director of Workforce Development. He will begin on July 17. His phone number will be 255-7788; his office will be in the PACE Industrial Science Center.
  • Upcoming Events & Important Dates:
  • Adjournment