Faculty Senate Membership

Currently, there are 47 Senators representing 21 different electorates, 28 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.

 

Executive Committee Members AY26-27
Senators for AY26-27

Faculty Senate 2026-2027 Membership Roster

 

Senator

Home Department

Electorate

Start Year/Term End

Abraham, Ann       k

Chemistry (Ashtabula)

Ashtabula

2012 - 2027

Aller, Loretta

Nursing

Nursing

2025 - 2028

Bagheri, Omid

Economics (Salem)

Salem

2019 - 2028

Bhargava, Tina       n

Public Health

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2021 - 2027

Boyd-Swan, Casey  j

Economics

Business & Entrepreneurship

2023 - 2029

Butler, Matt

Social Work/CATS (Ashtabula)

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2024 - 2027

Copeland, Lauren

School of Fashion 

The Arts

2026 - 2027

Cunningham, Jennifer

English

At-Large

2017 - 2027

Dalman, Mark

Podiatric Medicine

Podiatric Medicine

2023 - 2029

Dauterich, Edward  l

English

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2014 - 2029

De La Cruz Cabrera, Omar

Mathematical Sciences

Arts & Sciences

2021 - 2027

Dees, David          m

Foundations, Leadership & Admin

At-Large

2024 - 2027

Earp, Vanessa

University Libraries

At-Large

2022 - 2028

Evey, Julie

Psychology (Geauga)

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2020 - 2029

Ewing, Michelle

Media & Journalism

Communication & Info

2023 - 2029

Fisch, Michael

Applied Science & Technology

Aeronautics & Engineering

2023 - 2029

Foster, Michelle

Sociology & Criminology

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2013 - 2029

Guan, Tianyuan

Biostatistics

Public Health

2023 - 2027

Kaplan, David                 

Geography

Arts & Sciences

2017 - 2029

Kennedy, Sean

University Libraries

University Libraries

2023 - 2029

Kent, Terri

Theater & Dance

The Arts

2024 - 2027

Kroeger, Janice

Teaching, Learning, & Curr Studies

At-Large

2015 - 2027

Landingham, Velvet

Mgmt. & Info Systems (Geauga)

Geauga

2020 - 2029

Maguire, Aaron

Communication Studies

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2025 - 2028

Mechenbier, Mahli

English (Geauga)

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2016 - 2028

Nickels, Ashley

Peace & Conflict Studies

University College

2024 - 2027

Perera, Vicumpriya

Mathematical Science (Trumbull)

Trumbull

2019 - 2028

Piccirillo-Smith, Linda

Africana Studies

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2013 - 2027

Piontkivska, Helen 

Biological Sciences

Arts & Sciences

2019 - 2028

Rose, Lydia

Sociology (East Liverpool)

East Liverpool

2022 - 2028

Roxburgh, Susan           

Sociology

Arts & Sciences

2001 - 2028

Salaba, Athena    n

School of Information

At-Large

2020 - 2029

Seelye, James

History (Stark)

Stark

2024 - 2027

Smith, Deborah

Philosophy

Arts & Sciences

2009 - 2027

Smith, Gregory

Biological Sciences

Stark

2025 - 2028

Strand, Kathryn

Architecture

Architecture & Env Design

2026 - 2027

Taber, Jennifer

Psychology

At-Large

2023 - 2029

Taylor, Eric 

Earth Science (Stark)

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2021 - 2027

Tippey, Brett

Architecture

Honors College

2024 - 2027

Torres, Francisco

Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum

At-Large

2025 - 2028

Vachon, Lauren

Multidisciplinary Social Science

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2025 - 2028

Wagner, Laurie

Health Sciences

Educ. Health Human Services

2021 - 2027

Walton-Fisette, Theresa

Foundation, Leadership & Admin

Educ. Health Human Services

2015 - 2027

Was, Christopher

Psychological Sciences

Arts & Sciences

2021 - 2027

Winkler, Kyle

English (Tuscarawas)

Tuscarawas

2024 - 2027

MEMBERS OF FACULTY SENATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

 

j CHAIR                       k VICE CHAIR                       l SECRETARY                       m AT-LARGE                      n APPOINTED

       7-28-2026

 
Ex-Officio & Observers for AY26-27

Faculty Senate Ex-Officio Members

2026-2027

Member                                 Position / Title                                                   Campus Address

Alemagno, Sonia

Dean, Public Health

Moulton Hall

Bielski, Brad*

Interim Dean, College of Applied Technical Studies

Tusc Campus

Broghammer, Sean

V.P. for Enrollment Management

Executive Offices

Burhanna, Kenneth

Dean, University Libraries

Library

Cichy, Kelly

Dean of University College

Center Undergrad Excel

Crowe, Alicia

Dean, Education, Health and Human Services

White Hall

Delahanty, Doug

V.P. for Research and Sponsored Programs

Kent Hall

Diacon, Todd

University President 

Executive Offices

Fantoni, Marcello

Dean, College of Honors and Global Education

Van Campen Hall

Gooden, Amoaba

V.P for People, Culture and Belonging

Executive Offices

Greenfelder, Leigh*

Interim V.P. and C.O.O for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

South Lincoln Street

Hardy, Mark*

Interim Dean, Podiatric Medicine

Independence

Kubinski, Doug

General Counsel

Executive Offices

Mistur, Mark

Dean, Architecture and Environmental Design

Ctr Arch and Env Design

Motter, Tracey*

Interim Dean, College of Nursing

Henderson Hall

Munro-Stasiuk, Mandy

Dean, Arts and Sciences

Bowman Hall

Pringle, Eboni

Senior V.P. for Student Affairs 

Kent Student Center

Raber, James (Jim)

V.P. for Information Technology and CIO

Stewart Hall

Reed, Charlene

V.P. and University Secretary 

Executive Offices

Reynolds, Amy

Dean, Communication and Information

Library

Reifsnyder, Jeannie

Senior V.P. for Finance and Administration

Executive Offices

Richmond, Randale

V.P. and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

MACC Annex

Sankovic, John*

Interim Dean, College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Aeronautics and Eng Bldg

Sheridan, Scott*

Interim Dean, Graduate Studies

Library

Sokso, Jillian*

Interim Dean, College of the Arts

Cartwright Hall

Spalsbury, Angela*

Interim Associate V.P. of Regional Campus System

Geauga Campus

Scott Sheridan*

Interim Dean, Graduate Studies

Library

Spake, Deborah

Dean, Business and Entrepreneurship 

Business Admin Bldg

Tankersley, Melody

Executive Senior V.P. and Provost

Executive Offices

Ward, Stephen

V.P. for University Communication and Marketing

Executive Offices

 * Interim                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 

Faculty Senate Observers

2026-2027

Observers

Buell, Isabella

Undergraduate Student Government, Director of Academic Affairs

ibuell@kent.edu

Laux, Tracy

Emeritus Professor

tlaux@kent.edu

Nisar, Shiza

Graduate Student Senate, Executive Chair

snisar@kent.edu 

  Revised 8-10-26