About the Governance Council

Council Charge

Oversees the internal operations of the Faculty Senate; proposes for senate approval and implementation procedures for senate elections; and undertakes continuing review of the Faculty Handbook, the senate governance documents, and the council and committee structure. The council is responsible for the orientation of new faculty senators. 

Working Committees

2025-2026 Meeting Schedule
October 1, 2025AgendaMinutes
November 5, 2025AgendaMinutes
December 3, 2025AgendaMinutes

Office Term Ending
ChairSarah Bennett-GeorgeMay 2026
CALSDavid PetersMay 2027
BUSCheng NieMay 2027
DESJiwnath GhimireMay 2027
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HHSCMelha MellataMay 2027
LASPaul GriffithsMay 2027
VETMark LyteMay 2027
CC ChairMichael OlsenMay 2026
Senate Doc ChairOmar SmadiMay 2025
CCDR ChairArnie CowanMay 2026
SVPP Dawn Bratsch-Prince 


 

Meeting Materials, Annual Reports and More