Date/Location:
June 11, 2026 – 10:30 a.m. in the NAC Classroom with Zoom option available.
In Attendance: Lauren Willis, Kileene Collins, Douglas Cooley, Wayne Cahoj, Tanya Miller, Kris Brinkerhoff, Chad Corley, Mandy Collins, Cyneca Huddleston, and Sophia Skinner. Zoom participants: Joshua Gregory, Alexandra Graham, Tara Shahan, Sue Icenhower, Michelle Bryan, and Rebecca McKinney.
Approval of Agenda – Motion to approve by Cyneca Huddleston and seconded by Chad Corley – motion passed.
Approval of May Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve by Mandy Collins and seconded by Douglas Cooley – motion passed.
Chancellor’s Report
- No report this month.
President’s Report (Lauren Willis)
- Department Spotlight – Shout out to our awesome MarComms department! We are grateful for all that you do!
- Updated Jeans Policy:
- Chancellor Mulligan approved for staff to wear jeans with Grizzly gear every Monday and Friday for the whole year!
- We are encouraged to share #GrizzlyGearMonday and #GrizzlyGearFriday photos on social media or upload photos to the Grizzly Gear Monday/Friday website at https://news.wp.missouristate.edu/grizzly-gear/
- Be mindful of events that require a more professional attire (e.g., Board of Governors meeting on June 26, 2026)
- Host Family Reminder:
- Host families are needed for the upcoming fall semester.
- This is a great opportunity to provide a “home away from home” for students whose families are often very far away. Share a meal, share a holiday, but most importantly share your love for West Plains and the community with a student who will be forever grateful to have made a family connection!
- There will be 5 students from China as well as multiple international athletic students.
- Please feel free to share this information with community members and organizations outside of our campus community to help spread the word.
- Complete the application at https://wp.missouristate.edu/StudentServices/host-family-program.htm or contact Lauren Willis at LaurenWillis@MissouriState.edu
President Elect Report (Wayne Cahoj)
- No report this month
Secretary Report (Kileene Collins)
- No report this month
Treasurer Report (Alex Graham)
- $1,787.34 in our account.
Department Updates, Announcements, and Committee Updates/Reports
- Committee Reports
- Douglas Cooley made a shout out to the Summer Scholars Committee and all that are helping make this event a success!
- Department Reports
- Human Resources (Alyssa Collins)
- Celebrate Employee Appreciation Week!
- Monday, June 15 – Show your MSU-WP pride by wearing your Grizzly Gear and joining us at the Smith-London Bell Tower at 4 p.m. for the annual faculty and staff group photo.
- Tuesday, June 16 – Recognize your colleagues by sharing photos and employee shout outs on social media using the official #GrizzlyShoutout hashtag.
- Wednesday, June 17 – As a special token of appreciation, human resources will distribute collector lapel pins to all full-time staff.
- Thursday, June 18 – Chancellor Mulligan invites all part-time and full-time employees to an ice cream social at 2 p.m. in the Carol Silvey Student Union. Join us for a sweet treat and an opportunity to connect with colleagues.
- Thursday, June 18 – to kick off the long weekend, employees will also enjoy an early release at 3 p.m., courtesy of President Biff Williams.
- Friday, June 19 – The university will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. We hope you enjoy the holiday and the extended weekend.
- Thank you for all you do to support our students, our mission, and each other. We look forward to celebrating with you throughout the week!
- Celebrate Employee Appreciation Week!
- Garnett Library (Rebecca McKinney)
- OHRC Event – Civil War and the Ozarks – Conversation #3 of “Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks” Series. Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Garnett Library.
- Human Resources (Alyssa Collins)
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 10:56 a.m.