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 AY25-26
Senators for AY25-26

Faculty Senate 2025-2026 Membership Roster

 

Senator

Home Department

Electorate

Start Year/

Term End

Abraham, Ann           k

Chemistry (Ashtabula)

Ashtabula

2012 - 2027

Aller, Loretta

Nursing

Nursing

2025 - 2028

Antenucci, Bob

Business Technology (Trumbull)

Applied & Tech Studies

2022 - 2028

Bagheri, Omid

Economics (Salem)

Salem

2019 - 2028

Bhargava, Tina

Public Health

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2021 - 2027

Boyd-Swan, Casey

Economics

Business & Entrepreneurship

2023 - 2026

Butler, Matt

Social Work/CATS (Ashtabula)

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2024 - 2027

Cunningham, Jennifer

English

At-Large

2017 - 2027

Dalman, Mark

Podiatric Medicine

Podiatric Medicine

2023 - 2026

Dauterich, Edward    l

English

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2014 - 2026

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 - 2026

Ewing, Michelle

Media & Journalism

Communication & Info

2023 - 2026

Fisch, Michael

Applied Science & Technology

Aeronautics & Engineering

2023 - 2026

Foster, Michelle

Sociology & Criminology

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2013 - 2026

Guan, Tianyuan

Biostatistics

Public Health

2023 - 2027

Kaplan, David           j

Geography

Arts & Sciences

2017 - 2026

Kennedy, Sean

University Libraries

University Libraries

2023 - 2026

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 - 2026

Maguire, Aaron

Communication Studies

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2025 - 2028

Mangrum, Richard

Aeronautics

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2023 - 2026

McMahon, Taryn

School of Art

The Arts

2026 - 2027

Mechenbier, Mahli

English (Geauga)

Non-Tenure-Eligible

2016 - 2028

Meshkani, Taraneh

Architecture

Architecture & Env Design

2023 - 2026

Mocioalca, Oana

Mathematical Sciences

Arts & Sciences

2018 - 2026

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     n

Sociology

Arts & Sciences

2001 - 2028

Salaba, Athena        n

School of Information

At-Large

2020 - 2026

Seelye, James

History (Stark)

Stark

2024 - 2027

Smith, Deborah

Philosophy

Arts & Sciences

2009 - 2027

Smith, Gregory

Biological Sciences

Stark

     2025 - 2028

Taber, Jennifer

Psychology

At-Large

2023 - 2026

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

  

Ex-Officio & Observers for AY25-26

Faculty Senate Ex-Officio Members

2025-2026

 

Member                            Position / Title                                                            Campus Address

Todd Diacon

President

Executive Offices

Melody Tankersley

Executive Senior V.P. and Provost

Executive Offices

Eboni Pringle

Senior V.P. for Student Affairs

Kent Student Center

Jeannie Reifsnyder

Senior V.P. for Finance and Administration

Executive Offices

Sean Broghammer

V.P. for Enrollment Management 

Executive Offices

Doug Delahanty 

V.P. for Research and Sponsored Programs

Kent Hall

Amoaba Gooden

V.P. for People, Culture, & Belonging 

Executive Offices

Stephen Ward

V.P. for University Communications and Marketing

Executive Offices

James (Jim) Raber*

Interim V.P for Information Technology & CIO

Stewart Hall

Charlene Reed

V.P. and University Secretary

Executive Offices

Peggy Shadduck

Dean, Applied and Technical Studies & V.P. for Regional Campuses

Executive Offices

Valoree Vargo

V.P for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

South Lincoln Street

Randale Richmond

V.P. & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics 

MACC Annex

Doug Kubinski 

General Counsel

Executive Offices

Sonia Alemagno

Dean, Public Health

Moulton Hall

Christina Bloebaum

Dean, Aeronautics and Engineering

Aeronautics and Eng Bldg

Allan Boike

Dean, Podiatric Medicine

Independence

Kenneth Burhanna

Dean, University Libraries

Library

Alicia Crowe

Dean, Education, Health, and Human Services

White Hall

Versie Johnson-Mallard

Dean, Nursing

Henderson Hall

Mark Mistur

Dean, Architecture and Environmental Design

Ctr Arch and Env Design

Mandy Munro-Stasiuk

Dean, Arts and Sciences

Bowman Hall

Diane Petrella

Dean, The Arts

Cartwright Hall

Liz Piatt*

Interim Dean of University College

Center Undergrad Excel

Amy Reynolds

Dean, Communication and Information

Library

Marcello Fantoni*

Interim Dean of Honors College & V.P for Global Educ

Van Campen Hall

Deborah Spake

Dean, Business and Entrepreneurship

Business Admin Bldg

Scott Sheridan*

Interim Dean, Graduate Studies

Library

 * Interim                                                                                                                                    

 

Faculty Senate Observers

2025-2026

Observers

Thomas Janson

Emeritus Professor

tjanson@kent.edu

Hannah Sietz

Undergraduate Student Government, Director of Community Affairs

hsietz@kent.edu

Shiza Nisar

Graduate Student Senate, Executive Chair

snisar@kent.edu