The following employees joined the Miner community in December. Please welcome these new staff members: 

• Tina Balch, student service coordinator for graduate education
• Mauricio Espinal Ruiz, senior scientist for the Center for Research in Energy and Environment
• Tyler Glidden, academic advisor for the Advising Center
• Jordan Hannah, student service coordinator for graduate education
• Jerry Harris, construction manager for design and construction
• Tomi Havens, office support assistant for facilities operations
• Josie Laposa, senior admissions counselor for southwest Missouri
• Marie Parsons, temporary clerical for the Child Development Center
• Emma Schulte, mail carrier for printing and mail services.

The following employees transferred in December: 

• Randy Brinkley, maintenance services attendant for auxiliary operations
• Laurie Buffington, district continuous improvement consultant for regional professional development
• Jessica Convertine, senior compliance manager for Research and Innovation
• Lynne Davidson, director of student well-being
• Catie Martin, business support specialist for health services
• Jennifer Pratt, business support specialist for mathematics and statistics
• Jeanette Waters, business support specialist for student life administration
• Mary Whitman, executive assistant for office of the vice chancellor for student success.