1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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