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

  • 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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  • Free basketball tickets for THURSDAY
    Tuesday March 4, 2025 at 2:56 p.m.

    I apologize for the multiple posts. The basketball game is on Thursday, March 6th, the day after tomorrow. The Staff Senate Activities committee is offering suite tickets to staff to attend the women’s basketball game Thursday at 6:30 PM. Snacks will be provided. Drinks are not included. You can sign up for one or two […]

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  • Events this week – March 3rd-7th
    Monday March 3, 2025 at 2:17 p.m.

    Here are a few events happening this week. Click links for more information and locations. Carrie’s Café is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 27th-April 29th 11:30 AM-1 PM in Pummill Hall 404. Check out the menu at the bottom of the webpage. (Not open during spring break, March 18th and 20th.) Make Hope Notes for […]

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