University of Missouri System News First round of review has been completed for strategic plans. Each campus is working on revisions. Activity analysis is underway. John Cook and Ali Hurson represent our campus Policies under review Extension of probationary period for tenure-track faculty Student medical leave Community leave pool for staff Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer Act House Bill 1465

Intercampus Faculty Council Last meeting was on January 19. Current initiatives include Review of policies related to NTT faculty Review of procedures related to teaching evaluations Participation in second round of review of strategic plans IFC will meet with the Board of Curators on February 1, at their meeting in Columbia. Focus of discussion will be on intercampus collaboration.

Campus News Revision of strategic plan is underway. First meeting was yesterday (January 24). Next meeting is on February 1. Search for Vice Chancellor for Research and Director of Graduate Studies is underway. Next meeting is on February 15.

Faculty Senate News Public Occasions Committee is discussing the addition of a fall break before Thanksgiving. Student Affairs Committee is reviewing Disability Support policies and practices. Review of bylaws will begin in the immediate future. Review of procedure for creation and realignment of academic departments will begin in the immediate future.

Student Emergency Fund (carecoordination.mst.edu) Maintained by the Office of Counseling Services (204 Norwood) Provides a one-time gift of $25-$500 to assist with emergency expenses. Does not cover tuition and fees, parking tickets or other fines, non-essential utilities, or household costs not related to damage or theft. Also provides tangible items (toiletries, non-perishable food, cleaning supplies) to students in need. Ways to give Tax-deductible monetary donations (giving.mst.edu) In-kind donations such as store gift cards Donations of tangible items