June 21, 2019

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS’
PROGRAMS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST PLAINS
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2019, 8:30 A.M.
MELTON HALL, ROOM 211

Present

  • Ms. Carol Silvey, Committee Chair
  • Ms. Amelia Counts, Committee Member
  • Mr. Craig Frazier, Committee Member
  • Mr. Gabriel Gore, Committee Member
  • Ms. Beverly Miller Keltner, Committee Member
  • Mr. William Miller, Committee Member
  • Mr. Kendall Seal, Committee Member
  • Ms. Carrie Tergin, Committee Member

Absent

  • Mr. Gregory Spears, Committee Member

Also Present

  • Mr. Clifton M. Smart III, President, Missouri State University
  • Ms. Donna Christian, Director, Internal Audit and Risk Management
  • Dr. Chris Craig, Deputy Provost
  • Mr. Ryan DeBoef, Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President for Governmental Relations 
  • Ms. Rachael Dockery, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
  • Mr. Brent Dunn, Vice President for University Advancement
  • Dr. Frank Einhellig, Provost
  • Ms. Tammy Few, Director of Human Resources
  • Mr. Brian Fogle, President of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks
  • Mr. Steve Foucart, Chief Financial Officer
  • Dr. David Hough, Dean, College of Education
  • Dr. Tammy Jahnke, Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences
  • Mr. Allen Kunkel, Associate Vice President for Research and Economic Development and JVIC Director
  • Dr. Dennis Lancaster, Dean of Academic Affairs, West Plains Campus
  • Dr. Shirley Lawler, Chancellor, West Plains Campus
  • Ms. Theresa McCoy, Interim Chief Information Officer            
  • Dr. David Meinert, Dean, College of Business
  • Mr. Matt Morris, Vice President for Administrative Services
  • Ms. Andrea Mostyn, Direct of University Communications
  • Dr. Joye Norris, Associate Provost for Access and Outreach
  • Mr. Tom Peters, Dean of the Library
  • Mr. Wes Pratt, Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
  • Mr. Scott Schneider, Director, Business and Support Services, West Plains Campus
  • Dr. Dee Siscoe, Vice President for Student Affairs
  • Ms. Kelly Wardle, Reading Specialist at Willow Springs
  • Ms. Kristan Gochenauer, Secretary to the Board of Governors

1.    Roll Call – Ms. Carol Silvey, Committee Chair, called the Programs and Planning Committee meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2019, on the Missouri State University-West Plains campus.    

2.    Approval of Minutes – Ms. Silvey mentioned that the first item of business was the approval of the minutes from the May 16, 2019, meeting.  Mr. Gabriel Gore so moved, receiving a second from Mr. Craig Frazier.  

Motion passed unanimously.
3.    Rural School Initiatives – Dr. Shirley, Lawler, Chancellor, shared her excitement over the opportunities that are being afford through the Preparing Educators and Administrators for Rural Schools project (PEARS).  Dr. Dennis Lancaster, Dean of Academics at the West Plains campus, shared that the project has been designed to create a grow-your-own pathway for teachers in rural schools in the West Plains service region secondary to teacher shortages.  As part of this process, PEARS works closely with other organizations to include the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.  Mr. Brian Fogle, President of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, discussed the rural school partnership including the mission and vision, which are to enhance the quality of life and strengthen the bonds between communities and schools. This is done through place-based engagement, rural philanthropy and development of rural teachers. Mr. Fogle stated that he believes education is the catalyst for change.  Ms. Kelly Wardle, a reading specialist from the Willow Springs School District, then shared her experience as a graduate of the Rural School Initiative.  Participants of the program must be willing to commit to teach at a rural school for three years following graduation.  Results show that over 90% of the graduates are still teaching at rural schools with plans to stay there throughout their career.  Dr. Lancaster then shared that they are currently looking for a part-time Director who will be charged with promoting PEARS, working on key partnerships and growing the program through student recruitment. Dr. Lawler stated that eight students are starting the program this fall.        

4.    Faculty Handbook Revisions – Dr. Frank Einhellig, Provost, and Dr. Chris Craig, Deputy Provost, discussed recommended revisions to the Springfield faculty handbook. These revisions include allowing a faculty member to request an extension of their tenure probationary period to accommodate medical conditions or important family issues; clarifications regarding sabbatical and developmental leave and dismissal from the University; and updated language related to sexual harassment.

Dr. Lawler and Dr. Lancaster discussed recommended revisions to the West Plains faculty handbook.  Revisions include new provisions regarding evaluation of non-ranked faculty, supplemental language regarding faculty promotion and an increase to the teaching load for full-time ranked faculty to 30 credit hours.  Mr. Gore recommended that the Faculty Handbook Revisions for Springfield and West Plains be approved at the full Board meeting later today.  Mr. Kendall Seal seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.  

5.    Adjournment – Ms. Silvey adjourned the Programs and Planning Committee meeting at 9:47 a.m. on the motion of Mr. Seal, the second of Ms. Carrie Tergin, and the unanimous approval of the committee.

Kristan Gochenauer
Secretary to the Board