The Staff Senate is established to be a representative body of Minot State University's classified employees. The senate will strive to promote communication between the president, other administrators, and the classified staff. The senate will also serve the needs of the classified employees and act as a source of information concerning those needs and other issues.
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Question and Suggestion Box
Do you have a suggestion or question but don’t know where to go or who to ask? Drop it below!
- All submissions will be anonymous. If you would like a direct response, please include your contact information.
- All submissions will be reviewed and forwarded to the appropriate area for response. Responses may take longer during breaks.
Please check back on the page regularly to see new submissions and responses below.
October 2025
Q: Could there be some kind of first aid/AED training - whether formal or more informal with info going out so people know where supplies are in an area, who to contact on campus with related issues. I believe CPR and such has changed in more recent years, so making sure people who have been previously certified get basic info on updates. Could be an email with linked info, map of AEDs, etc.
A: The above question is being sent to Paul Brekke, Wellness Center for response.
R: The Wellness Committee will be distributing an updated list of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) locations across campus. This update is part of our ongoing commitment to health and safety awareness.
Please note: There is no new information regarding AED training at this time.
We encourage all staff to review the AED location list once it is shared and familiarize themselves with the nearest device in their work area. AED locations on Campus
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Q: We need some training on email etiquette. Basics from using a greeting (literally say Hi or Hello) to using please, thank you, good grammar, and basic etiquette/kindness.
P: Here is the link to the CTS Sessions, https://cts.ndus.edu/services/training/microsoft-training/ This will also be forward to Professional Development Committee and to Marketing Department.
R: The Professional Development Committee has compiled a list of potential training opportunities for staff, the email etiquette is included. These training's are designed to support professional growth, skill development, and workplace effectiveness.
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Q: Don't you post senate minutes any more?
A: Staff Senate meeting minutes are posted publicly after they have been officially approved by the Senate. This approval typically occurs at the following month’s meeting.
- August minutes were approved at the October meeting due to illness in September meeting. The minutes will be posted shortly.
- September and October minutes are scheduled for approval at the November meeting and will be posted afterward.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we follow this process to ensure accuracy and transparency. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Staff Senate.
