Date/Location:

July 9, 2026 – 10:30 a.m. in the NAC Classroom with Zoom option available.

In Attendance: Wayne Cahoj, Kileene Collins, Douglas Cooley, Kelley Towell, Marc Hubbell, Melissa Jett, Trace Winfrey, Sophia Skinner, Laura Underhill, Alexandra Graham, and Kris Brinkerhoff. Zoom participants: Tara Shahan, Barbie Mustion, Neva Parrott, Joshua Gregory, Diane Brazeal, and Sue Icenhower.

Approval of Agenda – Motion to approve by Douglas Cooley and seconded by Melissa Jett – motion passed.

Approval of June Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve by Douglas Cooley and seconded by Alexandra Graham – motion passed.

Chancellor’s Report

• No report this month.

 President’s Report (Lauren Willis)

• No report this month

 President Elect Report (Wayne Cahoj)

• Department Spotlight – Student Life, presented by Douglas Cooley
  • New location Hass Darr 111
  • Welcome Week theme: Opportunity Awaits
  • Intermural sports for the fall are planned
  • There will be an event every single week during the fall semester giving students plenty of opportunities to be involved
  • Campus Rec Center events coming for all campus community members
• Memorial Tree Policy Committee
  • Wayne is looking to form a small committee and asks for anyone with interest to please contact him. Melissa Jett volunteered during the meeting, and he would like at least 1-2 more.
• If anyone has anything to bring to Administrative Council, please contact Wayne as he is attending the meetings while Lauren Willis is on maternity leave.

 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
  • No report this month
• Department Reports
  • Workforce Development (Laura Underhill)
    • New Workshop offered with NCFW
      • Missouri State University-WP is offering a Basics of American Sign Language Workshop.
      • This beginner friendly, 4-week workshop will take you through the basics. Starting with the Alphabet and ending with Simple Storytelling!
      • July 14th – August 4th (Tuesday & Thursday)
      • 6:00pm – 8:00pm
      • Fee: $150
      • Register at wp.missouristate.edu/Workforce/courses.htm
  • Human Resources (Alyssa Collins)
    • Welcome New Full-Time Staff!
      • Max Bates, Assistant Baseball Coach
      • Bo Crites, Athletics Communications Specialist
      • Chaytin Lea, Athletic Trainer
      • Spencer Brown, Assistant Basketball Coach
      • Diana Brazeal, Accounting Technician
      • Marc Hubbell, Assistant Director of Admissions Recruitment
    • 2025 Annual Performance Review Process Update
      • The process for supervisors to complete their portion of the appraisal has been extended to July 20, 2026. Employees will have 7 days to sign and add comments to their review after receiving it from their supervisor. Help guides are available on the HR Performance website.
    • HR Blog Reminder
      • Stay informed by following the HR Blog for human resources news, benefits updates, upcoming events, and professional development opportunities.
  • Admissions (Melissa Jett)
    • Marc Hubbell started July 1. Marc was present and shared that he is excited to be here and looking forward to helping with recruitment.
    • Karen Pecsok is retiring and her position will not be filled.
  • Summer Scholars Shoutout (Wayne Cahoj)
    • Shoutout to all that were involved with Summer Scholars and the hard work both sessions entailed.
  • Drago College Store (Wayne Cahoj)
    • New Grizzly Gear will be available soon.
  • Volunteer Challenge (Douglas Cooley)
    • With the Chancellor’s approval, Douglas is working on a volunteer challenge initiative to encourage campus participation among staff and faculty.
    • If you volunteer during a campus event such as Summer Scholars, Welcome Week, Interscholastic Competition, etc…, turn your hours in to be tracked.
    • If you reach a set goal of hours, the Chancellor will grant a half day off work as a reward.
    • Douglas is still working on logistics so stay tuned!
  • Upcoming Events
    • OHRC Presentation: Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Garnett Library
    • Summer Potluck – Garden Favorites: The Chancellor is hosting a potluck at Kellett Hall on Thursday, July 16 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Bring a garden favorite or other dish to share. The link for the sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BA4A928A1F58-64682776-summer

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.