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• Interim President met with Staff Senate about an hour to discuss purpose and direction of Staff Senate

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• Presidential search process – DSU search committee will be meeting next week to discuss candidates for the first time

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• LRSC will have an interim president when theirs retires. Interim anticipated for 1 year.
• Advance Technology center really nice – Beams going up now for recreational building

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• Healthy Horizons Challenge happening
• Death by Chocolate Event held on Feb 14th
• February 27th Held an International Student Panel – Director of International Programs and a panel of international students. There was a presentation of the timeline and process to become an international student, and then a Q&;A session to learn more about how we can support our international students.
• January High 5 winner was Darren Olsen
• Upcoming 50/50 Raffle and Calendar Raffle
• April 14-17 Silent Auction

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• President put together a rapid response team in response to the federal mandates to help us better prepare

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• Listening session with university administration to voice any questions/concerns about the recent federal/state bills/executive orders; session to get thoughts out there – Still have questions.

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• Student Government put on a meal and invited all campus

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• Hosting Holiday Social for DCB Staff and Faculty – Dec. 19
• Reviewed DCB Salary Administration Policy
• Reviewed and discussed draft of DCB Inclement Weather Policy, and recent campus closure due to weather.
• Formed a Staff In-Service ADHOC committee.

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• The Dickinson State University Staff Senate, in conjunction with the DSU Heritage Foundation, hosted the annual Holiday Party for staff and faculty on December 3rd. The party included games, appetizers, door prizes, and a lot of fellowship. Attendees were able to participate in helping fill the shelves of the DSU Community Pantry/Closet by bringing clothing, food, and personal hygiene products. The DSU Community Pantry/Closet is available for all DSU campus community members in need.
• DSU Staff Senate is working on a proposal for alternate summer hours for all staff employees. The proposal will include two different options for consideration. This proposal is being brough forth in an effort to enhance the staff morale and efficiency of DSU as a whole.

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• Holiday party for Staff and Faculty
• Tree and Door decorating contest on Facebook

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• Professional Development- Jim Sturm spoke about Supervising Students
• CPR training was held
• Door decorating contest took place on campus with the public being able to also vote on Facebook

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• 50’50 Raffle – Money to support professional development for staff
• Collection for Project Dignity – it is for people who are trying to get back on their feet after violent/sexual assault

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• Part of the Holiday Parade of Lights in Valley City
• Did a Pumpkin activity
• Looking at bylaws

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• All Staff meeting this month

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• Held Old Main Grand Opening

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-Several Food drives at our home games
-Had a booth at the Dome Trunk or Treat event.
-Alumni held a MSU Day at the Pumpkin patch and Staff Senate sponsored hot drinks and deserts
-Held a 5K before the Pumpkin patch event
-High 5 Winner was Kyle Patterson

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• Highest enrollment in 43 years; up 7.2% from last year
• Hosted a High School tour day for HS students to come and visit the different programs. More than 430 HS students attended.

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• Employee Engagement survey by Gallup opened (open from Oct. 14^th to Nov. 1^st) – part of multi-year study looking at employee engagement 
• Participated in Homecoming Parade 
• Nov. 13^th event – sort of like a career fair but for education opportunities – departments providing information on non-degree classes and certificates offered; helps staff better utilize their tuition waivers 

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• Participated in Homecoming Parade 
• Enrollment 3^rd highest on record 
• Elected a new VP of Staff Senate – Brandon Wallace 
• Held a Coffee with the First Lady 
• Upcoming Events: Trivia, Turkey Bingo, and Staff Takeover Event

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• New Staff Senate President and Vice President
• Did a Highway Cleanup
• Participated in Homecoming Parade
• Professional Development – The Village will be talking about interacting with GenZ
• Having a clothing sale for Staff and Faculty

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