Staff Congress Draft Minutes - August 20, 2025

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Draft minutes document a Staff Congress meeting held on August 20, 2025 at Wells Hall, Room 118, and via Zoom. The record covers roll call, call to order, and reports from special guests, including updates on Upward Bound grant appeals, student recruitment and enrollment efforts, wellness programming, and Board of Regents planning. It includes approval motions for prior minutes, a treasurer report delay, committee updates, and discussion items such as flu-shot logistics and the Staff Excellence Award process.

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Pages5

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Call to Order

Reports from Special Guests

University President and Student Affairs Updates

Human Resources Updates

Staff Regent Report

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Treasurer’s Report

Standing Committee Reports

Executive Committee

Credentials and Elections Committee

Staff Recognition and Special Events Committee

Draft Minutes for August 20, 2025 Wells Hall, Room 118, and Zoom Present: Ken Ashlock, Dedrick Brooks, Hannah Durbin, Duane Dycus, Jodi Hanneman, Gerry Harris, Abby Hensley, Orville Herndon, Dayna Hutchinson, BJ Johnson, Trish Lofton, Jeremy McKeel, Audrey Neal, Kim Newbern, Tressa Ross, David Shelton, Mary Steely, Rachel Stewart, Kristen Swisher, Justin Thomas, Joshua Tillson, Jenni Todd, Karami Underwood, Brian Williams, Casey Workman Absent: David Looney, Carlos Lopez, Lisa Willis Guests: Michael Bordieri, Faculty Senate President; Michael Busby, Faculty Senate Member; Courtney Hixon, Human Resources Director; Sharion Meloan; Dr. Ron K. Patterson, University President; Camela Ramey; Dr. Don Robertson, Vice President of Student Affairs; Dr. David Wilson, Staff Regent CALL TO ORDER: Staff Congress President Audrey Neal called the meeting to order. REPORTS FROM SPECIAL GUESTS PRESENT: Dr. Ron K. Patterson, University President: Dr. Ron Patterson said the Upward Bound Math and Science Program received a non-continuation letter for grant funding. In response, Dr. Patterson and Dr. Don Robertson are writing a letter of appeal and have contacted a Kentucky congressman for assistance. Dr. Don Robertson, Vice President of Student Affairs: Dr. Don Robertson thanked staff for assisting students with moving in to the residential halls and for helping with Great Beginnings. He said the university continues to receive positive comments about the friendliness of the campus. Dr. Robertson reported on sorority recruitment and university enrollment and retention numbers. The Interfraternity Council recruitment process will start on August 22. The Student Organization Fair was held today on the walkway between Carr Hall and the Oakley Applied Science Building. Approximately 40 student organizations provide opportunities for student involvement. WKMS will broadcast a program highlighting Murray State’s student recruitment efforts. Dr. Robertson thanked staff for their work that contributes to student recruitment and retention. Courtney Hixon, Human Resources Director: Courtney Hixon said the September 11 Lunch and Learn session will focus on the wellness vendor Sonic Boom. The Health and Benefits Fair is scheduled for October 23. Flu shots will be available at the health fair. More information about the health fair will be distributed at a later date. A question was asked whether or not a drive-through flu shot clinic will be available. Ms. Hixon said that a drive-through flu shot event would not be scheduled due to declining participation at the previous drive-through flu shot clinics. Staff Regent Report: Staff Regent Dr. David Wilson said the Board of Regents Retreat will be held on August 28. The Board of Regents Meeting is scheduled for August 29. Staff Congress officers will present the 2024-2025 Staff Survey information at the Board of Regents Retreat. The retreat and meeting will be live-streamed. Dr. Wilson will send staff a synopsis of the retreat and meeting. He thanked staff for driving shuttle busses and helping with Great Beginnings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes: Abby Hensley made a motion to approve the July Meeting Minutes as presented. Kristen Swisher seconded. President Neal asked if there was any discussion. There was none. President Neal called for the vote, and the motion carried. August 8, 2025 Retreat Minutes: Tressa Ross made a motion to approve the August 8, 2025 Retreat Minutes as presented. Justin Thomas seconded. President Neal asked if there was any discussion. Hearing none, she called for the vote. The motion carried. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT: The approval of the July 2025 Treasurer’s Report was tabled until the September Staff Congress meeting. The new Treasurer is waiting for access to Banner to retrieve the Staff Congress July Treasurer’s Report. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS: Executive Committee: President Neal reported on the August Executive Co

FAQs

Where and when was the Staff Congress meeting held on August 20, 2025?

The meeting was held at Wells Hall, Room 118, and also via Zoom, on August 20, 2025.

What reason was given for not scheduling a drive-through flu shot clinic?

It would not be scheduled due to declining participation at previous drive-through flu shot clinics.

When was the July Treasurer’s Report expected to be approved?

Approval of the July 2025 Treasurer’s Report was tabled until the September Staff Congress meeting while the new Treasurer waits for access to Banner.

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