Staff Academic Senators

The Academic Senate is a complete, functioning University Senate. The Senate’s responsibilities are to develop policies and serve as a communications link between faculty and the university administration. 

Voting members include faculty, staff, students, student services, and the administration. The Academic Senate meets twice a month during the academic year.

There are five staff positions in the Academic Senate. Staff Academic Senators are elected by the staff electorate for a three-year term. Staff Academic Senator elections immediately follow the nominations.

NameDepartmentTerm End Date 
Alessandro RussoCLA- Office of the Dean2027
Michael WardenUCUA2027
Colleen RyanOffice of the Provost2025
Sharon OlsonCenter for International Education2025
Bethany PriceCOTA2025
Jason Aurand 
(Alternate)
CHHS IT Administrator2027
Ann Kinsey 
(Alternate)
Academic Senate2026

  • Nominees must be full-time and permanent in any staff classification at ºÚÁÏÍø.
  • Nominees may not have academic retreat rights.
  • The candidates must receive a majority of the valid votes cast in order to be seated.
  • You must have your manager’s permission to serve.