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