Weekly Campus Debrief
Key Topics & Highlights
Please find full meeting details, including agendas and attendees, below, and upcoming meetings for next week.
- GLVC Council of Presidents Meeting: Chancellor Dehghani attended discussions on the future of athletics and academics within the GLVC.
- Chancellor’s Speaker Series Planning: Preparations are underway for the event featuring Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller of Maryland.
- Athletics Future Discussion: Chancellor Dehghani and Mark Mullin met to explore enhancing student engagement and university visibility through athletics.
- Leadership Team Meeting: Topics included the Stellic Demo, USNWR rankings, and preparations for the Trustees Meeting.
- Research Recognition Discussion: Missouri S&T’s impact in research was highlighted, referencing a Stanford study on top-cited scientists.
- Special General Faculty Q&A: Open forum with Chancellor Dehghani and other campus leaders to engage faculty on pressing topics.
- Senator Eric Schmitt’s Team Visit: Tours of S&T’s mine and facilities to showcase mineral research.
- Vice Provost Candidate Presentation: Vision shared on online learning and educational innovation; feedback collected from campus.
- First Friday Coffee: Networking event at the Innovation Lab with CASA of South Central Missouri to build community connections.
- Tech Transfer Strategy Meeting: Discussions on enhancing technology transfer to support ongoing innovation at Missouri S&T.
- Marketing & Communication Brainstorm: Focused on strategies to improve campus visibility and communication.
- Photography Contest Planning: Plans for an upcoming contest to showcase campus life and student creativity.
- Miner Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Celebrated athletic achievements, capping the week’s events.
Meetings Details
Monday, Sept. 30:
- Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Council of Presidents
- Agenda: Celebrating the many achievements in Missouri’s higher education over the past 50 years.
- Who’s in the Room: GLVC Council of Presidents/Chancellors
- Information: https://glvcsports.com/sports/2017/8/22/GEN_0822173239.aspx
- Chancellor’s Speakers Series Planning
- Agenda: Planning for upcoming Speaker: Aruna Miller, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland
- Who’s in the Room: Abhijit Gosavi, Catherine E. Johnson, Cheryl Cain, Gina Zervos, Kevin Shaw, Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Melanie Keeney, Nolan Hall, Sara McKee, Jill Warren
- Information: https://speakerseries.mst.edu/
- Mark Mullin Visits Campus
- Agenda: Athletics
- Who’s in the Room: Chancellor Dehghani, Mark Mullin, Jill Warren
- Information: https://minerathleticsacademy.mst.edu/members/mark-mullin/
Tuesday, Oct. 1:
- Leadership Team Meeting: Core Strategic Leadership Team
- Agenda: Stellic Demo • USNWR • Trustees Meeting (Lightning Round Comments) • Stanford Study on World’s Top 2% Most-Cited
Scientists • CEC in St. Louis • Special General Faculty Q&A - Who’s in the Room: Please refer to the agenda for a list of attendees
- Information: Agenda
- Agenda: Stellic Demo • USNWR • Trustees Meeting (Lightning Round Comments) • Stanford Study on World’s Top 2% Most-Cited
- Enrollment Management Update
- Who’s in the Room: Chancellor Dehghani, Cheryl Cain, Smitty Grubbs, Susan Murray, Alysha O’Neil, Colin Potts, Stephen Roberts, David Spivey, Jill Warren
Wednesday, Oct. 2:
- Special General Faculty Meeting – Q&A
- Agenda: Question and Answer Session
- Who’s in the Room: Open to the Entire Campus Community
- Information: Agenda
Thursday, Oct. 3:
- Senator Schmitt Mine Visit
- Agenda:
- 9:00 – 10:00 am: Welcome and overview of critical minerals effort (Main campus)
- 10:00 – 10:45 am: Tour of labs and facilities on campus (McNutt Hall)
- 10:45 – 11:00 am: Travel to Experimental Mine
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Tour of Experimental Mine & mineral processing labs (Experimental Mine)
- Who’s in the Room: Max Richards, Capt. Gantt, Ryan Bardot, Chancellor Dehghani, Dr. Khayat, Dr. Awuah-Offei, Dr. Moats, Dr. Alagha, Dr. Brow, Dr. Zawodniok
- Agenda:
- Vice Provost of Online Learning and Educational Innovation interview candidate
- Agenda: Date: October 3, 1:30-2:30 PM, Location: Room 115 Innovation Lab
- Who’s in the Room: Open to the Entire Campus Community
- Information: View Resume/CV • Zoom Webinar: View Recording (requires UM System login) • Feedback Survey: Share Your Feedback • https://provost.mst.edu/searches/vpolei/
Friday, Oct. 4:
- Future of Tech Transfer
- Who’s in the Room: Chancellor Dehghani, Timothy Faley, Kamal Khayat, Eric Politte, James Sterling, John Woodson, Jill Warren
- Who’s in the Room: Chancellor Dehghani, Timothy Faley, Kamal Khayat, Eric Politte, James Sterling, John Woodson, Jill Warren
- Marketing and Communication Brainstorm
- Agenda: Campus Visibility
- Who’s in the Room: Chancellor Dehghani, Cheryl Cain, Cassie Elrod, Brian Fleagle, Velvet Hasner, Mindy Limback, Jill Warren
- Photography Contest
- Agenda: Discussed campus photography contest
- Who’s in the Room: Chancellor Dehghani, Jeffrey Winiarz, Jill Warren
Saturday, Oct. 5:
- 2024 Miner Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- Who’s in the Room: Open to the Entire Campus Community
Friday Email
Subject: Behind the scenes
Summary: Reflecting on the invaluable contributions of Missouri S&T’s custodial and landscaping staff, the message praises their dedication, attention to detail, and the meaningful relationships they build with students. It shares touching examples of their acts of kindness, such as offering comfort to nervous students and baking cookies during finals. In recognition of National Custodian Day, the message encourages the campus community to show appreciation for these behind-the-scenes heroes who help create a safe, clean, and supportive environment for all.
Read the full message: Behind the scenes
Upcoming Meetings & Dates
Monday, Oct. 7:
- Library Space Allocation and Planning
- Vice Provost of Online Learning and Educational Innovation interview candidate
Tuesday, Oct. 8:
- Bioplex Final Concept and Consultant Selection
- Leadership Team Meeting: Academic and Enrollment Leadership Team
Wednesday, Oct. 9:
- Kummer Day
Thursday, Oct. 10:
- Core Network Upgrade
- Show-Me MO Careers – S&T Campus Stop
- Lead Recruitment Consultant Interview
- Commencement Committee meeting
Friday, Oct. 11:
- President Choi and Chancellor Dehghani