In This Issue:

• Staff Excellence in University Service Awards
• Inside Missouri State
• Adopt-a-Street Street Clean
• Senator Spotlight – Teresa Steele

The Staff Excellence in University Service Awards (SEUSA) recognize excellence in service to the University among staff employees. Nominations are now being accepted for the Staff Excellence in University Service Awards.

• Six full-time staff employees will receive a one-time $1,500 award.
• The general intent of the awards is to serve all staff classifications, but the Review Committee will be looking at exceptional service to the University.

The University wishes to recognize those staff employees who strive to do their jobs well on a daily basis, those who go above and beyond the call of duty in a special situation, and those who have contributed in a significant way to the success of the University.

Do you know a coworker who has proven superior service to the University?

Currently enrolled students, employed staff, faculty, administrators or groups are encouraged to nominate full-time staff employees for the Excellence in University Service Awards.

Better hurry! Nomination deadline is November 15.

Need more information? Nomination forms and information may be found at www.missouristate.edu/seusa.

Do you wonder what’s happening on campus? Check the faculty/staff homepage – click the Faculty/Staff link from the university homepage. You’ll find information about upcoming events for faculty and staff, recent pictures taken around campus, news just for faculty and staff, and profiles of some of your colleagues. New content is available every Monday. Don’t forget to check!

Date: Saturday, October 30th
Time: 9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.
Location:Meet in the Glo Cleaners parking lot
Street: Cherry Street (between National and Glenstone)

If you would like to participate, please send an email to StaffSenate@MissouriState.edu.

Teresa is currently a Budget Officer with the College of Education, a position she has held since January, 2008.  She moved to Springfield with her husband and son in 1993 from Shawnee, Kansas, and loves the Ozarks.  She has been with Missouri State University in different capacities since 2004.   She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems in 2003 and a Master’s Business Administration in 2007, both f rom Missouri State University.  She has one son, Joey, who is serving in the Army and is currently stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Seattle, Washington. He recently completed a tour in Afghanistan, and came back safely. Her husband, Ken, is the Property Control Specialist in Missouri State’s Property Control Office.  She enjoys reading, working crossword and other puzzles, playing with her 3 cats and one dog (which she also considers her children), and going to movies. She is active in Staff Senate, serving on several committees, and also serves on several committees in her college.