{"id":2558,"date":"2026-09-09T16:13:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T21:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.wp.missouristate.edu\/staffsenate\/?p=2558"},"modified":"2026-09-09T16:13:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T21:13:57","slug":"september-10-2026-staff-senate-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.wp.missouristate.edu\/staffsenate\/2026\/09\/09\/september-10-2026-staff-senate-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"September 10, 2026 Staff Senate Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Staff Senate Mission Statement:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The Staff Senate serves as a liaison to administration as an advocate for staff welfare and productivity, in conjunction with the University\u2019s mission to support, improve, innovate, and promote academic excellence.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>University Mission Statement:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>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.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Call to Order<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Approval of Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Approval of August Meeting Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chancellor\u2019s Report <\/strong>(Zora Mulligan)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No Report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>President\u2019s Report<\/strong> (Lauren Willis)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No Report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>President-Elect Report<\/strong> (Wayne Cahoj)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessment Presentation \u2013 Alex Graham<\/li>\n<li>Department Spotlight \u2013 Residence Life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Secretary Report<\/strong> (Kileene Collins)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Treasurer Report<\/strong> (Alex Graham)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Committee Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Activities Committee:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Discussing plans for upcoming events \u2013 Chili Cook Off, Secret Grizzly, Christmas Party, and Homecoming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Department Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alyssa Collins: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MOSERS Ready to Retire Session <\/strong>\u2013 Tuesday, October 13, 8:30 a.m. &#8211; Noon, Kellett 101\u200b. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosers.org\/\">Register online in <em>my<\/em>MOSERS<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>MO Deferred Compensation 1:1 Sessions <\/strong>\u2013 Tuesday, October 13, 1:00-5:00 p.m., Kellett 101\u200b.<em> (Registration info TBA.)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Employee Benefits Fair <\/strong>\u2013 Thursday, October 29, 9 a.m. &#8211; Noon, Student Rec Center\u200b.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medicare 101 Session<\/strong> \u2013 Thursday, October 29, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Hass-Darr 100\u200b. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/409044FA9A829A4FE3-65387190-medicare\">Register online<\/a>.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Flu Vaccination Clinic &amp; Employee Biometrics\u00a0<\/strong><em>(Appointments available soon)<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m., Student Rec Center<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m., Student Rec Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouristate.edu\/Human\/wellness-incentive.htm\">2027 Wellness Incentive<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rebekah McKinney:<\/strong> OHRC Event \u2013Walls Engraved Pottery, presented by Toney Aid | Tuesday, Sept 15<sup>th<\/sup>, 2026 \u2013 6:00 PM, Garnett Library<\/p>\n<p><strong>Draw for Giveaway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Adjournment<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s mission to support, improve, innovate, and promote academic excellence. 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