Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate is the faculty governing body for Kent State University. It is primarily concerned with matters of university educational policies, curriculum, academic and professional standards, and the establishment, discontinuance and major alteration of academic programs. The senate also possesses shared responsibilities and advisory responsibilities. In addition, the Faculty Senate may consider other matters pertaining to the welfare and mission of the university.
Currently, there are 46 Senators representing 20 different electorates, 25 non-voting Ex-Officio members, and 3 Observers (1 Emeritus Professor, 1 Graduate Student Senate, and 1 Undergraduate Student Senate). Senators are elected each year on a rotating basis for three-year terms. Each year, the Senators elect the Executive Committee, which consists of a Chair, a Vice Chair, a Secretary, and an At-Large member. In addition, 2 appointed members are selected for the Executive Committee.
| 2011-2012 Executive Committee Members: | Paul Farrell, Chair |
| Linda Williams, Vice Chair | |
| Jarrod Tudor, Secretary | |
| Tom Janson, At-Large | |
| Robin Lashley, Appt'd Member | |
| Mike Mikusa, Appt'd Member | |
| 2011-2012 Faculty Senate Meeting Schedule: | September 12, 2011 |
| October 10, 2011 | |
| November 7, 2011 | |
| December 12, 2011 | |
| February 13, 2012 | |
| March 12, 2012 | |
| April 9, 2012 | |
| May 7, 2012 | |
| July 16, 2012 |
NOTE: All Faculty Senate meetings are held at 3:20 pm in the Governance Chambers of the Student Center