2025 Staff Development Conference
December 17, 2025 | Old Main Academic Center
The MSU Staff Development Conference is a one-day conference designed to encourage and support the holistic development and well-being of all MSU staff. The conference is free and open to ALL Professional and Support Staff. It will offer sessions focused on technology, professional and personal development, networking opportunities, and up-to-date resources. The conference will include the opportunity to attend breakout sessions, hear from a special guest during the keynote session, visit numerous vendors at the Resource Fair and enjoy a complimentary lunch along with the chance to win great door prizes. Advance registration for the conference is required of all attendees.
Advance registration for the conference is required of all attendees.
Conference deadline
is Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5pm CST.
2025 Staff Development Conference Planning Committee
| Last Name | First Name | Subcommitteee Co-Chair | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks | Darrell | DAFVM | |
| Barnett | Sophia | SC Chair | Research and Economic Development |
| Belcher | Dominique | Marketing and Communications Chair | DAFVM |
| Branning | Joni | Meridian | |
| Butler | Lateshia | Office of the Provost | |
| Dye | Lisa | Events Committee Co-Chair | Research and Economic Development |
| Frizzell | Cambrie | Policies & Procedures Committee Chair | Office of the Provost |
| Goodson | Hunter | DAFVM | |
| Hancock | Tiffanie | Office of the President | |
| Havelin | Libbi | Events Committee Co-Chair | Research and Economic Development |
| Headley | Courtney | DAFVM | |
| Hopkins | Timothy | Division of Access, Opportunity and Success | |
| Howell | Hannah | DAFVM | |
| Jelinkova | Veronika | Research and Economic Development | |
| Johnson | Ogorchukwu (Ogo) | SC Vice Chair | Student Affairs |
| Jones | Davie | ITS | |
| LaSalle | Kelly | Finance | |
| Mackey | Matthew | Finance and Administration | |
| Matthews | Allison | Office of Public Affairs | |
| Mord | Summer | Office of the Provost | |
| Murray | LaKitha | Athletics | |
| Musselwhite | Alicia | MSU EHS | |
| Nall | Samantha | Finance and Administration | |
| Nichols | Ty | DAFVM | |
| Palmer Purnell | Lynn | Registrar's Office | |
| Patterson | Ashley | DAFVM | |
| Rahim | Jessica | Scholarships and Awards Chair | DAFVM |
| Ratcliff | Cindy | DAFVM | |
| Simmons | Connor | MSU Foundation | |
| Solis-McCoy | Chantel | Student Affairs | |
| Standley | Elizabeth | Office of the Provost | |
| VanHorn | John Michael | Student Affairs |
Conference Sponsors and Donors
- Information Technology Services - Web Development Services
- MSU Staff Council
- Office of Finance and Administration
- Office of the President
- Office of Admissions & Scholarships
- MSU Transportation