Staff Senate

All Staff Photo June 2024 in MSU taken in the Grand Avenue underpass

Staff Senate reports to the President

Purpose: To serve as a communication medium between the staff and administration of Missouri State University. To identify and address matters of general staff concern by gathering information and relevant issues, studying alternatives, offering recommendations to the administration and sharing background data with the staff.

Membership: Members serve three-year terms. Terms begin July 1 and end June 30.

Staff Senate meets the first Thursday of each month from 11 AM-1 PM, typically in Glass 486. (In May 2025, the meeting will take place in PSU 313.). Please email StaffSenate@MissouriState.edu to confirm meeting location. All staff are welcome to attend Staff Senate meetings and participate in Staff Senate events.

  • Public Affairs Committee Street Cleanup volunteers

    Get Involved with Staff Senate Public Affairs Street Cleanup

    Public Affairs Committee Street Cleanup volunteers

  • Attendees at the Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon

    Help Organize the Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon with Staff Senate and Chartwells

    Attendees at the Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon 2022

  • Staff enjoying tailgate before an MSU football game

    Come see us for free food and drinks at the Staff Senate tailgate

    Staff enjoying tailgate before an MSU football game

  • Public Affairs Committee Ozark Food Harvest Volunteers

    Volunteer in the Community with Staff Senate Public Affairs Committee

    Public Affairs Committee Ozark Food Harvest Volunteers

  • Staff lining up for free Pineapple Whip

    Enjoy free Pineapple Whip courtesy of Staff Senate

    Staff lining up for free Pineapple Whip

  • United Way Day of Caring staff volunteers at Midtown Community Garden

    Volunteer with United Way Day of Caring by doing outdoor community service

    United Way Day of Caring staff volunteers at Midtown Community Garden

  • United Way Day of Caring staff volunteers helping Mercy Hospital

    Complete community service projects to benefit United Way Day of Caring

    United Way Day of Caring staff volunteers helping Mercy Hospital

Staff Satisfaction Survey

The Staff Satisfaction Survey is an initiative of Staff Senate that is collected every two years. The information collected from current Staff members is confidential and allows reports to be developed for the University administration.  

The 2023 Survey Results can be found under Staff Policies and Resources. 

News

  • Staff Senate Shares – March 2025
    Thursday March 27, 2025 at 6:33 p.m.

    Staff Senate Shares If you have an event or information to share, please email StaffSenate@MissouriState.edu. Staff Senate meeting in Glass 486 Thursday, April 3rd 11 AM – 1 PM – All staff are welcome to attend! Lunch is provided. Check out the University Council website where you can see meeting agendas and presentation information aimed at […]

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  • Sign up now for the Strategic Planning Workshop April 3rd
    Sign up now for the Strategic Planning Workshop April 3rd
    Tuesday March 25, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.

    Sign up now to be part of the strategic planning interactive workshop on April 3rd, 2025 from 2-3:30 PM at Foster Recreation Center. Your feedback can help shape the goals that the new plan focuses on. Registration to participate ends soon, so don’t delay. Don’t forget to celebrate MSU’s 120th birthday celebration tomorrow, March 26th […]

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  • Nominations for Staff Senate are open now
    Friday March 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

    It is time to nominate a staff member or yourself to join Staff Senate! We are looking for people to join to help make Missouri State the best university in Missouri. You can see some of our ongoing initiatives to learn more about what we do in Staff Senate. We would also love to have you attend a […]

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  • Events this week – March 10th-14th
    Monday March 10, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.

    Here are a few events happening this week. Click links for more information and locations. Children’s Apparel Sale – March 10th-14th at Baker Bookstore Faculty and Staff Free Portrait Day – Tuesday, March 11th 9 AM-12 PM in Alumni Center room 504 Symphony Concerto/Aria Concert – Tuesday, March 11th 7:30-9 PM at Juanita K. Performance […]

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