Weekly Campus Debrief
Key Topics & Highlights
Please find full meeting details, including agendas and attendees, below, and upcoming meetings for next week.
- S&T in St. Louis: Chancellor Dehghani and campus leaders engaged with stakeholders in St. Louis to strengthen relationships and explore collaboration opportunities.
- Flight Simulator Reveal: Chancellor Dehghani joined faculty and staff for the unveiling of a new flight simulator, enhancing experiential learning opportunities.
- Phelps County Day at the Capitol: Missouri S&T representatives and community members advocated for local and university priorities at the Missouri State Capitol.
- Chancellor Dehghani Testifies at Missouri House Emerging Issues Committee: The Chancellor, alongside Kwame Awuah-Offei and Jill Warren, presented on critical minerals.
- Campus Engagement Session – Provost Search: A virtual session open to the campus community drew 100 attendees, facilitating discussion on the search process.
- 39th Annual Cancer Gala: The Chancellor’s Office supported this signature event, reflecting Missouri S&T’s commitment to community engagement.
Featured Photo: Chancellor Dehghani meets with Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek.
Meetings Details
Monday,FEB. 10:
- S&T in St. Louis
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, David Borrok, Alysha O’Neil, Stephen Roberts, Jill Warren
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, David Borrok, Alysha O’Neil, Stephen Roberts, Jill Warren
- RETIREE’S ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON
- Who’s in the room: Open to Missouri S&T retirees, faculty, and staff
- Who’s in the room: Open to Missouri S&T retirees, faculty, and staff
- ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH DISCUSSION
- Who’s in the room: Cindi Nelson, Alysha O’Neil, Stephen Roberts, Jill Warren
- Who’s in the room: Cindi Nelson, Alysha O’Neil, Stephen Roberts, Jill Warren
- FLIGHT SIMULATOR REVEAL!
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, Courtney Jones
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, Courtney Jones
- CM2AE CONSORTIUM MEETING
- Who’s in the room: Tech Hub Members
- Who’s in the room: Tech Hub Members
- UM SYSTEM MONTHLY UPDATE | FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
- Who’s in the room: UM System campus government relations team
Tuesday,FEB. 11:
- PHELPS COUNTY DAY AT THE CAPITOL
- Who’s in the room: Open to all Phelps County community members
- Who’s in the room: Open to all Phelps County community members
- CHANCELLOR DEHGHANI TESTIFIES AT MISSOURI HOUSE EMERGING ISSUES COMMITTEE
- Agenda: Critical Minerals
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, Kwame Awuah-Offei, Jill Warren
- MEETINGS WITH LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES (10 AM-1 PM)
- Agenda: Critical Minerals
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, Kwame Awuah-Offei, Jill Warren
- LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING: ACADEMIC AND ENROLLMENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
- Agenda: Enrollment Management Update, Giving Day
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, Colin Potts, Cheryl Cain, Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Martin De La Hunt, Daniel Forciniti, Bella Gerlich, Robin Gore, Garry Grubbs, David Enke, Robert Jones, Kamal Khayat, Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe, Barry Robbins, James Sterling, David Spivey, Victoria Verkamp, David Westenberg, Klaus Woelk, Susan Murray, Alysha O’Neil, Mehdi Ferdowsi, Stephen Roberts, David Borrok, Yue-Wern Huang
Wednesday, FEB. 12:
- FLORIDA ALUMNI EVENT PRESENTATION FOLLOW-UP
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, Victoria Verkamp, Cheryl Cain, Stephen Roberts, Jill Warren
Thursday, FEB. 13:
- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF BOT: FEBRUARY MEETING
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, Victoria Verkamp, Mike McEvilly, Steve Wunning
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, Victoria Verkamp, Mike McEvilly, Steve Wunning
- S&T IN ST. LOUIS
- Who’s in the room: Jill Warren, Islam El-Adaway
- Who’s in the room: Jill Warren, Islam El-Adaway
- CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT SESSION – PROVOST SEARCH (VIRTUAL)
- Who’s in the room: Open to all of campus (100 attendees!)
Friday, FEB. 14:
- PRESIDENT CHOI/CHANCELLOR DEHGHANI | BI-WEEKLY MEETING
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, President Choi
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, President Choi
- PLANNING FOR APRIL BOARD MEETINGS (TRUSTEES, KUMMER BOARD, AND BOARD OF CURATORS)
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, Victoria Verkamp, Richard Brow, Jill Warren
- NIH COST RECOVERY
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, Kamal Khayat, Colin Potts, Alysha O’Neil, Stephen Roberts, James Sterling, David Borrok, Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Mehdi Ferdowsi, Richard Brow, Aaron Willard, Jill Warren
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, Kamal Khayat, Colin Potts, Alysha O’Neil, Stephen Roberts, James Sterling, David Borrok, Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Mehdi Ferdowsi, Richard Brow, Aaron Willard, Jill Warren
- ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT UPDATE
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, David Spivey, Alysha O’Neil, Stephen Roberts, Colin Potts, Susan Murray, Cheryl Cain, Garry Grubbs, Jill Warren
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, David Spivey, Alysha O’Neil, Stephen Roberts, Colin Potts, Susan Murray, Cheryl Cain, Garry Grubbs, Jill Warren
- WELCOME CENTER – GALLERY
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor Dehghani, Patricia Litty, Bradan Dotson, Eric Buckels, Lyndee Trost, Fred Stone II, Kate Drowne, David Spivey, Mindy Limback, Ashley Crilly, Jason Northern, Larry Gragg, Jam Navarro, Derek Manzella, Aiden Adams, Eric Claudell, Rob Vernon, Cassie McIntire, Diana Griffith, Jill Warren
SATURDAY, FEB. 15:
- 39TH ANNUAL CANCER GALA
- Who’s in the room: Chancellor’s Office purchased a table
Friday Email
Subject: From Indignation to Stability
Summary: In this week’s message, Chancellor Dehghani reflects on the importance of understanding institutional foundations before attempting to change them. He draws parallels between engineering mishaps and societal challenges, emphasizing that quick fixes often lead to unintended consequences. While acknowledging that institutions must evolve to meet modern needs, he underscores the necessity of learning from past successes and failures to implement meaningful reform. In times of uncertainty, he reminds us that resilience and historical perspective guide us forward. Inspired by the spirit of Valentine’s Day, he encourages us to embrace unity and support for one another during times of change.
Read the full message: From Indignation to Stability
Upcoming Meetings & Dates
Monday, Feb. 17:
- Southwest Research Institute Advisory Trustees and Board (San Antonio, TX)
- UM System Weekly Legislative Update | State Government Relations (Zoom)
Tuesday, Feb. 18:
- Leadership Team Meeting: Operational Effectiveness Leadership Team (Kummer Board Room: 202 Parker Hall)
- Executive Forum (206 Parker Hall)
- Chancellor Dehghani Meeting with Executive Staff Council (206 Parker Hall)
- Jill Warren and Colin Potts – St. Louis space (102 Parker Hall)
- Meeting with Hurst-McCarthy Distinguished Lecture Speaker (206 Parker Hall, Islam El-adaway)
Wednesday, Feb. 19:
- Engineering Day
- February HR Monthly Meeting (Microsoft Teams)
- S&T in St. Louis – Status Call (Microsoft Teams)
Thursday, Feb. 20:
- Aaron Willard Visits Campus to learn about S&T Initiatives:
- BioPlex Campus Initiative (Kummer Board Room: 202 Parker Hall)
- High-Performance Computing Campus Initiative (Kummer Board Room: 202 Parker Hall)
- Hypersonics/ArcJet Campus Initiative (Kummer Board Room: 202 Parker Hall)
- EnergyPlex Campus Initiative (Kummer Board Room: 202 Parker Hall)
- NCAA: Webinars for Presidents and Chancellors, Athletics Direct Reports and Conference Commissioners
- UM System Weekly Communications/Legislative Update
- Florida Alumni Event (Bonita Springs, Florida)
Friday, Feb. 21:
- Rolla Regional Economic Commission Monthly Meeting (Rolla City Hall, 901 N. Elm St., Rolla, MO – Melanie Keeney)
- Legislative and Engagement Initiatives Weekly Meeting (Parker Hall – Jill’s Office, Melanie Keeney)
- Chancellor’s Calendar Meeting