Faculty Senate
Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws
The Constitution and Bylaws of the Faculty Senate Of PennWest California
It is in the finest tradition of the academy that the faculty gathers together in a formal and democratic fashion to articulate, promote and defend the ideals of a university. It is both fitting and proper that the faculty do so. Those chosen to represent their colleagues shall be known as Senators and the body to which they belong shall be called the Faculty Senate.
As the largest deliberative, representative body of the faculty, the Senate shall, in its public discourse, promote intellectual life at the University and contribute to the academic leadership of the University.
The Faculty Senate shall be concerned with all issues important to the University including academic freedom, scholarship, self-governance, curriculum, and academic and professional standards.
Because the Senate is an independent body, it is free to pursue, without restraint, all issues of importance to the University. The Senate, when exploring these important university issues, may seek counsel from persons and entities both within and without the University.1 In its advocacy role, the Senate may sponsor forums, hold debates, and create committees to deliberate these important issues. Conclusions arrived at through these deliberations may result in recommendations to the University community.
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Faculty Senate Information
President: Robert Mehalik
Vice President: Loring Prest
Secretary: Robin Weaver
Member at Large: None Appointed
DEPARTMENT |
SENATORS |
ALTERNATES |
TRIO & Academic Services
(Lisa Driscoll) |
Jeanne Fazekas |
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Computer science, Information Systems, and Engineering Technology (Joseph Schickel) |
Brenton Wilburn Paul Sible |
Aleksandra Prokic
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Biology, Geology, and Environmental Sciences (Louise Nicholson) |
Cassandra Kuba Jesse Eiben |
David Argent Dan Harris |
Business, Economics, and Enterprise Sciences (Edmund Matecki) |
Ahmet Akgun Joshua Chicarelli Mark Lennon Candice Riley |
Stephanie Adam
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Education (Michael Perrotti) |
Peter Cormas Clover Wright Bill Hug |
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Social Sciences (Justin Hackett) |
Mathilda Spencer Kristen Schaffner Carrie Elkin |
Julie Warnick |
Exercise Science & Sport Studies (Justin Barroner) |
Wendy Batts Brian Oddi |
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Health and Human Service Profession (HHS)
(Azadeh Block) |
Robert Mehalik April Wright Carolyn Wass |
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Humanities (Michael Slaven) |
Andrea Cencick Todd Pinkham Elizabeth Larsen |
Emily Sweitzer |
Library Services
(Julia McGinnis) |
Ryan Sittler | |
Culture, Media, and Performance (Joel Press) |
J.P. Staszel Kimberly Vanderlaan |
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Math & Physical Sciences (Swarn Gill) |
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Nursing & Allied Health (Robin Weaver) |
Robin Weaver | Nicole Evanick |
Health Sciences
(Scott Zema)
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Jimmy Hoover Jeffery Giovannucci Ayana (Lyles) Walker |
Tami Sealy |
Student Services
(John Massella) |
Jayna Bonfini | Dawn Moeller |