Week of October 21, 2024

Weekly Campus Debrief

Meeting Recaps & Takeaways

This week at Missouri S&T was packed with significant meetings and Homecoming events that advanced both academic and community initiatives.

On Monday, the Taskforce Meeting on Teaching Communication addressed key issues such as identifying support, student feedback, and teaching demonstrations, with campus leaders and faculty in attendance. Later, the Harry William Lee Porth Distinguished Lecture featured Dede Willis, who discussed the commercialization of university life science innovations.

Tuesday’s Leadership Team Meeting focused on student success, with updates on enrollment, admissions procedures, and faculty placement for retention improvement.

Wednesday Mizzou hosted the Chiefs of Staff Panel, where university and UM System Chiefs of Staff, engaged in discussions on leadership in higher education. The day also featured an Executive Forum on strategic planning for the university, with participants brainstorming ways to align student support efforts with the campus’s academic rigor. Additionally, a visitation was held for Gregory Adams, paying tribute to his lasting contributions to the Rolla and Missouri S&T community.

Thursday was highlighted by the Global Consortium of Innovation and Engineering in Medicine Meeting and a Faculty Senate Meeting, both contributing to collaborative growth in academics and research. The Kummer Institute Foundation Board also held a reception and dinner.

On Friday, the Kummer Institute Foundation Board continued its meeting, alongside the Academy of Engineering Management gathering and a welcome center beam-signing ceremony. These events were followed by the Miner Alumni Association’s Legends Luncheon, with the day concluding with James O. Stoffer Lecture in Chemistry.

Saturday featured a Homecoming tailgate, football game, and the Miner Alumni Association’s Awards Dinner, rounding out a week full of impactful engagements at Missouri S&T.

Meetings Details

Monday, Oct. 21:

  • Taskforce Meeting: Teaching Communication
    • Agenda: ChatterFox • Identifying Help • Teaching Demonstration • Student Feedback • Final Report
    • Who’s in the Room: Carol Durk, Kate Drowne, Daniel Forciniti, Sarah Hercula, Lijun Jiang, Susan Murray

  • Harry William Lee Porth Distinguished Lecture – Dede Willis
    • Agenda: From Lab to Market: Commercializing University Life Science Innovations
    • Who’s in the Room: Open to the Entire Campus and Rolla Community
    • Information: Porth Lecture

  • Faculty Senate Officers Meeting
    • Who’s in the Room: Chancellor Dehghani, Kathryn Dolan, Michael Gosnell, Colin Potts, Paul Runnion, Joshua Schlegel, David Westenberg

Tuesday, Oct. 22:

  • Leadership Team Meeting: Student Success Leadership Team
    • Agenda: Enrollment Update • Undergraduate Admissions Calendar • Student Absence Notification Request
      Procedure • Stellic Update • Evaluation of Faculty Placement for Retention
      Improvement
    • Who’s in the Room: Please refer to the agenda for a list of attendees
    • Information: Agenda

Wednesday, Oct. 23:

  • Chiefs of Staff Panel Discussion
    • Who’s in the Room: UM System Chiefs of Staff: Heather Lockard, John Middleton, Sheri Gormley, Adella Jones, Jill Warren
    • Information: LinkedIn Post

  • Executive Forum
    • Agenda: Luncheon Speaker: Anita Brooks, P4 Power Coaching, Luncheon Sponsor: Jefferson Bank
    • Who’s in the Room: Chancellor Dehghani, Colin Potts, Stephen Roberts, Alysha O’Neil, Wayne Jones, Cheryl Cain, Jill Warren

  • Gregory Adams visitation
    • A visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Null and Son Funeral Home
    • Faculty or staff may seek services via the UM System’s Employee Assistance Program or any of the well-being resources available to employees. Additional details are available at wellbeing.mst.edu.  
    • Information: Gregory Adams

Thursday, Oct. 24:

  • Global Consortium of Innovation and Engineering in Medicine Meeting
  • President Choi and Chancellor Dehghani
    • Who’s in the Room: Chancellor and President

  • Faculty Senate Meeting
  • Kummer Institute Foundation Board Reception and Dinner
    • Who’s in the Room: Kummer Board Members, Leadership Team
  • 29th Annual Induction Ceremony of the Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers
    • Agenda: Induction Dinner and Membership Meeting

Friday, Oct. 25:

  • Academy of Engineering Management
    • Agenda: Engineering Management Conference Room – Room 206, Breakfast Provided

  • Kummer Institute Foundation Board Meeting
    • Who’s in the Room: Kummer Board Members, Leadership Team

  • Miner Alumni Association’s Legends Luncheon combined with Kummer Institute Luncheon
    • Agenda: Friday, Oct. 25, noon, Kinyon-Koeppel Grand Hall, Hasselmann Alumni House

  • The 9th annual James O. Stoffer Lecture in Chemistry-Dr. Karen Wooley
  • Welcome Center Beam-Signing Ceremony
    • Agenda: Friday, October 25, 2024 4 p.m., Innovation Lab lawn, Reception immediately following the ceremony
    • Who’s in the Room: Open to the Entire Campus and Rolla Community
    • Information: Beam Signing

  • Silver and Gold Gathering
    • Agenda: 5–7:30 p.m. | Hasselmann Alumni House
    • Information: Visit Missouri S&T’s student design teams, enjoy dinner and drinks — the first two are on us — and catch up with old classmates.

Saturday, Oct. 26:

  • Miner Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting
  • Tailgate Party
    • Agenda: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Alumni Tent, Gale Bullman Building parking lot
    • Who’s in the Room: Chancellor and President
    • Information: Showcase your Miner Pride at an authentic tailgate party featuring great food and drinks, yard games, and an appearance from the S&T spirit teams and Joe Miner.

  • HOMECOMING Football Game: Miners vs. Lincoln University
    • Agenda: 1 p.m. | Allgood-Bailey Stadium
    • Information: Cheer on the Miner football team to a victory as they take on the Tigers from Lincoln University.

  • S&T Alumni Post-Game Social
    • Agenda: 4–6 p.m. | Alex’s Pizza Palace, 122 W. 8th St.
    • Information: Stop by Alex’s after the game to enjoy a pint and social time with fellow alumni.

  • Miner Alumni Association’s Awards Dinner
    • Information: A private dinner for the 2024 award winners, their families and guests, and campus leadership. This dinner gives the chancellor a chance to meet with awardees and their families to acknowledge their accomplishments and share memories.
Friday Email

Subject: Our defining decisions

Summary: Missouri S&T has long thrived by anticipating and addressing societal needs, shaping and being shaped by the world around it for over 150 years. From its origins as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy (MSM) to its current identity, the university has made key decisions that reflect its focus on problem-solving and innovation. A new defining moment has arrived with the launch of a $200 million medical engineering and life sciences initiative, which will expand the university’s bio-related programs, including new degrees in biomedical engineering and bioengineering. S&T’s history of breakthroughs continues to guide its future, with increasing health-related research funding and student interest in biological sciences.

Read the full message: Our defining decisions

Upcoming Meetings & Dates

Monday, Oct. 28:

  • Campus Disruption Planning Meeting, UM System
  • Husch Blackwell Strategies Campus Visit

Tuesday, Oct. 29:

  • Husch Blackwell Strategies Campus Visit
  • Leadership Team Meeting: Operational Effectiveness Leadership Team (Additional Meeting)
  • Enhancing Instruction and Student Support
  • Missouri S&T Materials for a Sustainable Future Forum 

Wednesday, Oct. 30:

  • October Executive Committee Meeting of the Board of Trustees
  • Enrollment Management Update
  • TedxMissouri S&T

Thursday, Oct. 31:

  • Staff Day

Friday, Nov. 1:

  • First Friday Coffee, Legends Bank
  • Legislative and Engagement Initiatives Weekly Meeting
  • Remmers Series Committee Meeting

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