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 January Meeting Minutes

Chancellor’s Report – Dr. Dennis Lancaster

Welcome Guests

• Rachel Peterson, Director of Development and Annual Giving:
  • Giving Day
  • Distinguished Awards
• Jason McCollom, Faculty Senate

President’s Report (Vickie Petkovic)

• Staff Senate T-shirts!
• Upcoming University System President candidates’ visits to our campus.
• The next Administrative Council meeting is Tuesday February 13. Please let me know any questions you have or issues that you want brought before the Council.
• Staff Emeritus Nomination – Sheila Barton (Trevor Cressman)

President Elect Report (Trish Smith)

Secretary Report (Kileene Collins)

Treasurer Report (Alex Graham)

Committee Reports

• That Friday Thing (Kelly Becker)

Department Reports

• Human Resources (Alyssa Collins)
  • GAP team building with Dr. Totty, February 16
• Career Services (Lindsey Hicks)
  • Career Fair, February 29
• Workforce Development (Trevor Cressman)
  • Name change
• IT (CJ Collins)

Upcoming Events & Important Dates:

• System President Candidates Open Forums: 2/14, 2/26, 2/28 at 1:30 in Fowler Lecture Hall
• 03/14/2024 – 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