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 July Meeting Minutes
- Chancellor’s Report- Dr. Dennis Lancaster (unable to attend)
- Welcome Guests
- Tresa Ryan, Faculty Senate Chair Elect
- President’s Report (Vickie Petkovic)
- Welcome new staff:
- Todd Stockton, Technology Support Specialist
- Trevor Cressman, Assistant Director of Workforce Development
- Greg Wolf, Groundskeeper-General Maintenance Worker
- Tanya Miller, Support Coordinator (ASCEND)
- Volunteer/service/project opportunities
- Welcome Week – Email Luke Hurtt if interested in volunteering.
- Senate-sponsored student-oriented activities such as a picnic served by members or group attendance and introduction at a sporting event. (Sophia Skinner)
- Lee Denim Days and Chili Cook-off?
- The next Administrative Council meeting will be August 15.
- Welcome new staff:
- President Elect Report (Trish Smith)
- Secretary Report (Kileene Collins)
- Treasurer Report (Alex Graham)
- Committee Reports
- Department Reports
- Upcoming Events & Important Dates:
- 8/21/2023 – First day of fall semester
- 9/14/23 – Next Staff Senate meeting @ 10:30 a.m., via Zoom
- For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
- Adjournment