Spring is right around the corner and St. Pat's is here!
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As I sat in my office in Fulton Hall last week, I could hear the festivities outside my window as the Snake Invasion ensued. Around this time of year, I’m reminded of how truly unique our campus is and of the investment our community makes in contributing to the student experience. Our community of faculty, staff, students and leaders always go above and beyond in ensuring student success and experience is at the forefront of everything we do.
Whether we’re celebrating culture with Celebration of Nations, supporting successful futures by hosting record-breaking (no, make that shattering) career fairs, welcoming fall with an Equinox and wellness fair event, or cheering our students on as they walk across the stage at commencement, staff are always there to ensure that distinctive student experience.
With these events, several of our incredible staff come to mind. Of course, the marketing and communications team, the registrar’s office, physical facilities, the provost’s office, the career opportunities and employer relations team, and University Police and parking lot operations play a crucial role in planning and implementing campus events. Year after year, departments come together to exceed expectations and make sure these experiences go off without a hitch, and it’s often the many moving parts behind the scenes that ensure success.
In addition to these critical departments, many staff volunteer to support these efforts with zero work obligation to do so. Jody Seely, academic advisor for civil, architectural and environmental engineering, has volunteered for every career fair since 2016. Sarah Sullivan, office support assistant in electrical and computer engineering and Erica Reven, business technology analyst in information technology, always volunteer to work commencement. Last year, Lisa Winstead, program and project support coordinator for S&T’s Center for Intelligent Infrastructure, Shari Hill, assistant director for graduate admissions, and Emma Lowe, associate director for doctoral recruitment, stepped up tremendously to make sure Celebration of Nations was all it could be.
The student-focused, service-minded staff at Missouri S&T are truly inspiring. While we often are the behind-the-scenes workers, it’s so fulfilling to see our students grow and find success. Please know your work and volunteerism does not go unnoticed and staff like you make S&T the best.
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“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrew
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Cheers,
Megan Fowler
President of Staff Council
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One of the most valuable assets Missouri S&T offers students is career readiness through career opportunities and employer relations (COER). The COER team provides resume and interview skill critiques and training to students while partnering with hundreds of employers to set students up for success in their careers after graduation.
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Learn about new leave program
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All staff are encouraged to attend an information session about the university’s new leave program. Sessions will be held in person 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center. A recording will be available for anyone unable to attend sessions in person.
Visit umurl.us/ModernizeLeave for more information.
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Commencement ambassadors needed for May ceremonies
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Come and share the joy as our graduates and their families celebrate this culminating event. You’re invited to join the celebration by volunteering as a commencement ambassador. Commencement ambassadors will help guests to their seats, answer questions, guide graduates and maintain a positive atmosphere for families and friends of graduates.
S&T will host three commencement ceremonies at the Gale Bullman Building at the conclusion of the spring semester:
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- Ph.D. candidates will be honored during a ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, May 12.
- Bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates will be recognized during two ceremonies (split by discipline) held at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 13.
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Shaun Meinecke - GLVC Coach of the Year
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Four athletes on the Missouri S&T men's track and field team earned conference titles on the second day of the Great Lakes Valley Conference meet. The Miners also picked up two of the conference's major awards, including league Coach of the Year, which was presented to Shaun Meinecke, head coach for S&T’s men’s and women’s track and field.
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Zwikelmaier will serve as St. Pat's parade marshal
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Dr. Will Zwikelmaier, director of career opportunities and employer relations (COER), will serve as parade marshal for the 2023 Best Ever St. Pat's Parade. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at the intersection of 6th and Rolla streets. The parade will travel east to Pine Street, north on Pine to 11th Street, west on 11th Street to Rolla Street, and south on Rolla Street, to finish at 9th Street.
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Betz named St. Pat's Honorary Knight
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The St. Pat's Board at Missouri S&T has named Bridgette Betz, director of student financial assistance, an Honorary Knight. She and other Honorary Knights will be honored during a coronation ceremony at 9 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Leach Theatre in Castleman Hall. They will also participate in the St. Pat's Parade.
Other Honorary Knights include Dr. Simon Bronner, Ashley Brooks, Dr. Kate Drowne, Sean Fagan, Stacey Mahaney, Dr. Colin Potts, Dr. V.A. Samaranayake and Ellis Short.
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From the Staff Success Center
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February employee service milestones
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Congratulations to Dusty Cruise for 25 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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What to give a shoutout to a staff member to let them know they are doing a great job? Send a note of gratitude.
Notes are collected weekly and distributed by email to the staff recipient and their direct supervisor each Wednesday. If requested, the note can be sent anonymously.
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Upcoming professional development opportunities
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UM System is offering monthly webinars supporting learning and leadership. This month's session is on cross cultural communication in the workplace and is 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16. Register on Percipio.
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SOLE: Series on Leadership Essentials
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Finance and operations upcoming information sessions
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The finance and operations team is hosting a series of informative sessions on various topics related to information technology, human resources, finance and operations, and more.
Upcoming sessions include:
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Get involved with Staff Council
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The March Staff Council meeting was held Thursday, March 9.
Dr. Daniel Reardon, interim vice provost of undergraduate education, presented to the group the many services that undergraduate education provides to students to help them find success in their studies. These services include the S&T Advising Center, Student Success Center, LEAD program, Writing Center, Student Veteran's Resource Center, the honors academy and experiential learning.
John Cook, S&T's staff representative on the UM System Total Rewards Advisory Committee and business technology analyst, shared an update about the new leave plan implementation and the upcoming information sessions.
The next Staff Council meeting is at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 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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