Share your voice and improve campus climate
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It’s the time of year again to participate in the Missouri S&T Faculty and Staff Climate Survey. This tool was instrumental last year in gauging the campus climate and assisting Staff Council, Faculty Senate and campus leaders in identifying ways to improve morale. Some of the actions taken so far include:
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- The creation of the Staff Success Center Manager position
The Staff Success Center was the brainchild of Staff Council as we recognized the needs for a central resource for staff for career development. After research and data collection, Staff Council took a proposal to the chancellor and received the support needed to create the Staff Success Center.
Since then, I can’t brag enough on the incredible work our inaugural Staff Success Center manager, Simone Waldon, has been doing since stepping into the role in November 2022. Professional development is something staff have been craving, and Simone has worked tirelessly to ensure the Staff Success Center is answering the call. New trainings, such as expense report and travel reimbursement, and cost transfers for grants, have been developed and well-attended. More are planned.
Additionally, Simone launched an ongoing employee recognition program and, to date, over 200 recognition emails have been sent so far – truly incredible!
- Staff minimum wage increases
Last summer, S&T invested $1.5 million to make staff pay more competitive. The minimum hourly pay for staff was raised to $14.50/hour, and 509 staff received a pay adjustment for market or equity.
- Finance and Operations Information Sessions
In the effort to be more transparent, the Division of Finance and Operations hosts a series of information sessions for faculty and staff to attend and hear what is happening in areas such as information technology, human resources, design and construction, and fiscal services. These information sessions have also allowed time for attendees to ask questions.
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The results of the faculty and staff climate survey provided necessary information to help campus leaders, Staff Council and Faculty Senate improve morale. Please consider taking time to complete the survey this year prior to its closing Saturday, April 29. Thank you to all staff and faculty, not only for the work you do each day, but also for the valuable feedback you provide.
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With gratitude,
Megan Fowler
President of Staff Council
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Staff Spotlight: Jeannie Werner
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Jeannie Werner joined S&T in September 2005. She spends her days working as a student support specialist and assisting graduate students in civil, architectural, and environmental engineering. Jeannie’s responsibilities include managing applications, hiring graduate research assistants and graduate teaching assistants and processing paperwork.
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Nominations accepted for Staff Council
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Staff Council is currently accepting nominations for new members. If you or someone you know is interested, please complete the nomination form online. Nominations are due by Sunday, April 30.
Staff Council members represent and promote the best interests of Missouri S&T staff. To be eligible to serve on the council, an employee must be a full-time staff member with at least six months of service at time of nomination. All staff nominated will be notified of the nomination to accept before being placed on a ballot.
For more information about the election process, visit staffcouncil.mst.edu/elections.
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It’s almost time to celebrate you! Join us Wednesday, May 24, for Staff Appreciation Day, a day of fun and recognition especially for S&T staff. Activities planned this year include a scavenger hunt, the second annual cornhole tournament, bingo, “paint and sip,” massages from a massage therapist and “Stop the Bleed” first aid training.
Keep your eyes on your email for more information soon.
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Help design this year’s Staff Appreciation Day T-shirt
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Staff Council invites employees to help design this year’s Staff Appreciation Day T-shirt. The person who provides the winning submission will receive a free shirt.
Artwork must be submitted by Friday, April 21. Submit digital art to staffcouncil@mst.edu.
The event has a beach theme, and designs must be original. The winning design will become the property of Missouri S&T and will be used in various formats to advertise the event.
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From the Staff Success Center
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March employee service milestones
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Congratulations to John Barton and Amy Cook for 20 years of service!
Check out other milestone employees honored in eConnection and be sure to congratulate these employees when you see them.
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Pat a staff member on the back with a note of gratitude from the Staff Success Center. Notes are collected weekly and distributed by email to the staff member and their direct supervisor each Wednesday. The notes can also be sent anonymously.
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Upcoming professional development opportunities
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April 20 – Third Thursdays
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UM System offers monthly webinars supporting learning and leadership. The sessions are held on the third Thursday of each month. This month’s session is on learning how to manage your energy during change and will be held 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20. Register on Percipio.
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April 26 – Swing by human resources for Administrative Professionals Day
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Human resources will host a grab-and-go or stay-and-chat morning reception Wednesday, April 26, for all administrative professional colleagues. Join any time between 7:30-9 a.m. in Room 115 Centennial Hall for light refreshments as a thank you for the hard and meaningful work you do each day.
Attend to be entered into a drawing to win a prize.
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May 15-18 – UM System Staff Development Week
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Participate in a semi-annual training conference that offers virtual and in-person sessions hosted by colleagues in the UM System. Have a topic or area of interest you would like to present on? They are accepting session proposals through April 25. Submit your proposal online!
Session registration will open in May.
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Get involved with Staff Council
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The April Staff Council meeting was cancelled.
The next Staff Council meeting is at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 11, on Zoom. May's guest speaker, Simran Bhatia, organizational health education specialist, will discuss health and well-being initiatives and the services student well-being provides for S&T students.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Staff Council is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting S&T staff. If you would like to help out by volunteering, please submit the volunteer form online.
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