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06/11/2025 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 May Meeting Minutes

Chancellor’s Report

President’s Report (Trevor Cressman)

  • After his retirement, Dennis Lancaster will become Staff Emeritus.
  • That Friday Thing! The Physical Plant, Small Business Development Center and West Plains Chamber of Commerce will be hosting at the “Old GoCAT Building” on June 27th from 9-11 AM.
  • Name of Physical Plant Building?
  • Reminder: If any department(s) wants to host the next That Friday Thing, please send me an email at the WPStaffSenate@MissouriState.edu email address.
  • Staff Senate Activities and Events Idea

President-Elect Report (N/A)

  • Looking for interest into being the President-Elect
  • Will be reaching out to people in the next month

Secretary Report (Kileene Collins)

Treasurer Report (Alex Graham)

Committee Reports

  • None this week

Department Reports

  • Human Resources (Alyssa Collins)

Celebrate Employee Appreciation Week June 16-20!

  • Monday: Wear your Grizzly Gear and gather at the Smith-London Bell Tower at 4 p.m. for a faculty and staff group photo. We hope to make this an annual event.
  • Tuesday: Share photos and shoutouts on social media with our official #GrizzlyShoutout hashtag! Also, as a special “Thank You” from human resources, collector lapel pins will be given to all full-time staff.
  • Wednesday: As an expression of gratitude for all you do, Chancellor Lancaster is hosting an ice cream social at 4 p.m. in the Carol Silvey Student Union. All part-time and full-time employees are invited.
  • Thursday: The university will be closed for Juneteenth. Enjoy the day off!
  • Friday: Last, but not least, kickoff the weekend with an early release at 3 p.m., courtesy of President Biff Williams.

Mammogram Bus: Appointments are still available for the OZH Mobile Mammography Unit on Wednesday, June 25. The bus will be parked in the north Lybyer parking lot (off Cass Avenue) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 417-257-5912 to schedule an appointment. Preventative screening is available at no cost to female employees over 40 with the MSU health plan. Refer to the flyer for more details.

Assessment and Accreditation (Alex Graham)

  • Assessment Update

Upcoming Events & Important Dates:

Adjournment