August 13, 2026 Staff Senate Agenda

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 (Zora Mulligan)

President’s Report (Lauren Willis)

President-Elect Report (Wayne Cahoj)

Secretary Report (Kileene Collins)

Treasurer Report (Alex Graham)

Committee Reports

Department Reports

Alyssa Collins:
- Welcome New Full-Time Staff!
  - Mark Fugitt, Campus Coordinator, Mountain Grove
  - Briana Domino, Assistant Volleyball Coach
  - Autumn Collins, Grants and Executive Administrative Coordinator
  - Dakota Sparks, Coordinator of University/Community Programs
  - Ashley Wilson, Student Resource Specialist
- Grizzly Ambassadors Program
  - We are excited to share with you the opportunity to apply for our sixth cohort of the Grizzly Ambassadors Program. GAP is a joint project of Faculty Senate and Staff Senate and is a great way to build relationships with your fellow colleagues. The application deadline has been extended to Friday, August 14. For more information and to access the application, please visit the GAP website.

Rebekah McKinney:

OHRC – Modern Times (Modernity) and the Ozarks – August 13, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
OHRC – A Road Trip into America’s Hidden Heart -August 25, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.

Douglas Cooley:

Draw for Giveaway

Adjournment