Administration

Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate

The Faculty Senate is the elected representative body of the Faculty, consisting of representatives from the four colleges of the university and the library; Senators are the voice of the Faculty. The Faculty Senate serves as a recognized channel of communication between the Faculty and the Administration. The role of the Faculty Senate is to facilitate effective participation by the Faculty in the academic affairs of the University.

Faculty Senate Executive Committee

Past President President President-Elect Secretary
Dr. Catherine Walsh Dr. Andrea Eckelman Dr. Alex Beringer Dr. Kate Hayden
photo of Andrea Eckelman

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Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes (2022-2023)

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Faculty Senate Roster

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College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)
Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences FS Reps: 3
Senator FS Term
Dr. Robert Barone F24-26
Dr. Andrea Eckelman F23-25
Dr. Meredith Tetloff F23-25
Department of Biology, Chemistry, & Mathematics FS Reps: 3
Dr. Kate Hayden F24-26
Dr. George Lytle F24-26
Dr. Delila Mathews F24-26
Department of Communication and Science Disorders FS Reps: 1
Dr. Alice Henton F24-26
Department of English & World Languages FS Reps: 3
Dr. Leonor Vazquez-Gonzalez F23-25
Dr. Alex Beringer F23-25
Dr. Valerie Johnson F23-25
College of Business (COB) FS Reps: 3
Senator FS Term
Dr. Emma Cole F23-25
Dr. Gary Johnson F23-25
Mrs. Staci Kolb F23-25
College of Education and Human Development (CEHD)
Department of Health & Human Services FS Reps: 2
Senator FS Term
Dr. Robert Herron F24-26
Dr. Joelle Smith F24-26
Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Technology FS Reps: 2
Dr. Cheng Hua F24-26
Dr. Frances Courson F24-26
College of Fine Arts (CoFA)
Department of Art FS Reps: 2
Senator FS Term
Mr. Michael Willett F24-26
Dr. Catherine Walsh F23-25
Department of Communication FS Reps: 2
Dr. Jeff Walker F23-25
Dr. Bruce Finklea F23-25
Department of Music FS Reps: 2
Dr. Alan Goldspiel F23-25
Dr. Melanie Williams F23-25
Department of Theatre FS Reps: 2
Mr. Marcus Lane F24-26
Ms. Jen Lane F24-26
Carmichael Library FS Reps: 1
Senator FS Term
Ms. Sheila Brandt F23-25