Week of October 14, 2024

Weekly Campus Debrief

Key Topics & Highlights

Please find full meeting details, including agendas and attendees, below, and upcoming meetings for next week.

  • Retirees’ Association Luncheon: Engaged campus retirees with volunteer opportunities.
  • CM2AE Consortium Meeting: Updates on critical minerals research with Tech Hub team members and partners.
  • Enrollment Management Update: Chancellor Dehghani and leadership reviewed strategies to enhance outreach.
  • Leadership Team Meeting: Discussed Bioplex Architect Selection, new dining options, and campus IT security.
  • Council of Chancellors Meeting: Focused on federal funding opportunities and collaboration across the UM System.
  • HR Monthly Meeting & Chamber of Commerce Luncheon: Anita Brooks presented on power coaching.
  • Vice Provost Candidate Presentation: The third candidate for Online Learning & Educational Innovation shared their vision.
  • Texas Alumni Gathering: Chancellor Dehghani and Tory Verkamp connected with alumni on S&T’s progress.
  • Marilyn Baker’s Campus Tour: Former Chancellor Merl Baker’s daughter toured S&T, honoring her father’s legacy.
  • Faculty Wine & Cheese Research Reception: Faculty shared research interests and expertise in a networking event.
  • Rolla Regional Economic Commission Meeting: Local leaders discussed economic growth with contributions from Phelps Health and Missouri S&T.
  • Kummer Quarterly Finance Committee Meeting: Reviewed financial stewardship of Kummer Institute resources.
Meetings Details

Monday, Oct. 14:

Tuesday, Oct. 15:

  • Enrollment Management Update
    • Who’s in the Room: Chancellor Dehghani, Cheryl Cain, Garry Grubbs, Susan Murray, Alysha O’Neil, Colin Potts, Stephen Roberts, David Spivey

  • Leadership Team Meeting: Operational Effectiveness Leadership Team
    • Agenda: Bioplex Architect Selection • Faculty and Staff Dining Plans • New Catering Menu • Events and Hospitality Vision Presentation • State of Security • Stellic
    • Who’s in the Room: Please refer to the agenda for a list of attendees
    • Information: Agenda

Wednesday, Oct. 16:

  • Council of Chancellors Meeting | Federal White papers discussion
    • Who’s in the Room: UM System Chancellors

  • RACC Monthly Luncheon
    • Agenda: Luncheon Speaker: Anita Brooks, P4 Power Coaching, Luncheon Sponsor: Jefferson Bank
    • Who’s in the Room: Open to the Entire Campus and Rolla Community
    • Information: https://business.rollachamber.org/events/

  • HR Monthly Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 17:

  • Marilyn Baker Visits Campus
    • Agenda: Former Chancellor Merl Baker’s daughter Marilyn Baker tours campus with her husband Mike Strobel
    • Who’s in the Room: Marylin Baker, Mike Strobel, Jill Warren
    • Information: Merl Baker

  • RACC Monthly Luncheon
    • Agenda: Luncheon Speaker: Anita Brooks, P4 Power Coaching, Luncheon Sponsor: Jefferson Bank
    • Who’s in the Room: Open to the Entire Campus and Rolla Community
    • Information: https://business.rollachamber.org/events/

  • Vice Provost of Online Learning and Educational Innovation interview candidate
  • Texas Alumni Gathering
    • Agenda: Spring, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, 6 P.M
    • Who’s in the Room: Texas Alumni, Chancellor Dehghani, Tory Verkamp

  • Faculty Wine & Cheese Research Reception
    • Agenda: Thursday, October 17, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Wilson Library, 2nd Floor 
    • Who’s in the Room: Open to the Entire Campus Community
    • Materials: Bring or email ONE PPT slide or a single-page Word Document / PDF
      that describes your areas of expertise/research interests
    • Information: https://mst.libwizard.com/f/WineCheese_ResearchReception

Friday, Oct. 18:

  • Rolla Regional Economic Commission Monthly Meeting
    • Agenda: Phelps Health – Jason Shenefield • S&T – Fred Stone • Phelps County Commissioner – Joey Auxier
    • Who’s in the Room: Open to the Entire Campus and Rolla Community
    • Information: Agenda

  • Kummer Quarterly Finance Committee Meeting
    • Who’s in the Room: Kummer Institute Finance Committee
Friday Email

Subject: Learning the rules, playing accordingly

Summary: Missouri S&T is rooted in a culture of accountability, respect, and shared responsibility—values that continue to guide our vibrant community today. Our Collected Rules and Regulations (CRRs) are more than just guidelines; they pave the way to a safer, more supportive campus where every individual plays a role. Programs like STEP UP and our fraternity and sorority initiatives empower us to protect one another and prevent harm before it happens. Together, we’re building a stronger S&T—where every action counts, every voice matters, and we all contribute to shaping a brighter future.

Read the full message: Learning the rules, playing accordingly

Upcoming Meetings & Dates

Monday, Oct. 21:

  • Taskforce Meeting: Teaching Communication
  • Porth Lecture
  • Faculty Senate Officers Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 22:

  • Leadership Team Meeting: Student Success

Wednesday, Oct. 23:

  • ALDP Panel Discussion
  • Executive Forum
  • Gregory Adams Visitation

Thursday, Oct. 24:

  • Chancellor Dehghani meets with President Choi
  • Faculty Senate Meeting
  • Kummer Institute Foundation Board Reception and Dinner
  • 29th Annual Induction Ceremony of the Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers

Friday, Oct. 25:

  • Kummer Institute Foundation Board Meeting with Breakfast
  • Academy of Engineering Management
  • Miner Alumni Association’s Legends Luncheon combined with Kummer Institute Luncheon
  • The 9th annual James O. Stoffer Lecture in Chemistry-Dr. Karen Wooley
  • Welcome Center Beam-Signing Ceremony
  • Silver and Gold Gathering

Saturday, Oct. 26:

  • Miner Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting
  • Alumni Tailgate Party 
  • Homecoming Football Game: Miners vs. Lincoln University
  • Alumni Post-Game Social 
  • Miner Alumni Association’s Awards Dinner

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