Hello S&T staff, faculty and friends,
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I hope everything's going great for you! Today, I want to say a big thank you to all our S&T family members. You're all amazing! Your hard work and commitment mean a lot, and they're helping build our students' future and making our big goals come true.
At S&T, we've always wanted to give the best education, and that's all thanks to you. It doesn't matter if you teach, help out behind the scenes or keep our campus looking nice – each one of you plays a big role in helping our students learn and grow.
Our North Star goals are like big dreams for what we want to do in the future. They show how we want to make a big difference in our community, society, and the whole world. But remember, it isn't the job of just one individual or even one department; it's all of us working together like a team. Here are our goals:
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- Attain Carnegie R-1 classification.
- Grow enrollment to 12,000 students.
- Achieve a top 100 ranking.
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So, as we move forward, let's keep working together with lots of enthusiasm and a clear purpose. Know that what you do is changing lives and helping us get closer to those big North Star goals. Go team!
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Jackie Sansone
Staff Council President
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Mark your calendars for Fall Staff Appreciation Day
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The Fall Staff Appreciation Day is set for Tuesday, Oct. 31. Get ready for some spooky fun with a costume contest, games and food. Stay tuned for more information.
Pictured: The 2022 costume contest winners of the pair category were the "Wet Bandits": Latesha Zach and Ashley Newton.
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Apply for a staff scholarship by Nov. 1
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Are you a full-time staff member who wants to further your education? Apply for a $300 staff scholarship through the employee scholarship program.
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New student programs: Solving for tomorrow’s graduation rate
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Helping the university attain one goal, new student programs (NSP) is expanding its impact to increase graduation rates. New student programs serves all undergraduate students including: first-year, transfer and international students. Cody Mantle and Abby Mayes lead the department, and they rely heavily on student workers, called PRO leaders, as they prepare, plan and execute the plethora of events the department hosts.
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Student health committees accepted into Missouri Suicide Prevention Coalition Academy
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S&T is home to various groups that focus on student health and well-being. These include the STEP UP! Committee, the Prevention Coalition, and the Health and Well-Being Committee, which have been accepted into the Missouri Suicide Prevention Coalition Academy. The academy is the first of its kind in the nation designed to help community prevention coalitions implement sustainable, evidence-based efforts.
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Fowler elected to Intercampus Staff Advisory Council
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Megan Fowler, executive assistant to the dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, was elected vice chair of the Intercampus Staff Advisory Council for the University of Missouri System. She started this role on Sept. 1, and will serve through August 2024.
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From the Staff Success Center
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August employee service milestones
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Congratulations and thank you to Dwayne Fletcher, facilities supervisor in facilities operations, for 35 years of service!
Check out other milestone employees honored in the eConnection and be sure to congratulate these employees when you see them.
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Real Appeal: A personalized weight loss program
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Did you know that if you are enrolled in a university health insurance plan with a BMI of 23 or greater, there is a free weight loss program for you? Learn more about Real Appeal and register online.
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Coming soon: October Walking Challenge
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Keep your eyes on the Staff Success Center website for the launch of the October Walking Challenge.
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Upcoming professional development opportunities
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Personal Effectiveness Workshop
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The personal effectiveness workshop is the foundational offering of the Leadership Development Program. This workshop provides participants with a self-assessment of their communication and work style utilizing the DiSC assessment. This workshop consists of four sessions occurring over the span of four weeks. There are limited spots available. Register or join the waitlist in Percipio.
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The Finance and Operations series is back!
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The division of Finance and Operations is bringing back their informational sessions to offer campus updates on implementation of efforts, utilization of resources, human resource trends and other S&T operations information. Register for any or all sessions in Percipio.
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Save the date: Staff Development Week
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UM System's Staff Development Week is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 6, through Friday, Nov. 9. Proposals for virtual sessions will start to be accepted in the upcoming weeks. If you are interested in presenting, please reach out to Simone Waldon, Staff Success Center manager, at waldons@mst.edu.
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Explore the exciting events happening at S&T in the upcoming weeks.
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Get involved with Staff Council
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The next Staff Council meeting is at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, on Zoom. 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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Missouri University of Science and Technology
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