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.
| Name | Department | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Alessandro Russo | CLA- Office of the Dean | 2027 |
| Michael Warden | UCUA | 2027 |
| Colleen Ryan | Chair, Staff Council | 2026 |
| Sharon Olson | Center for International Education | 2028 |
| Christie Waken | ATLAS Advising | 2028 |
| Sivyu Chia (Alternate) | Instructional Technology | 2028 |
| Jason Aurand (Alternate) | CHHS IT Administrator | 2027 |
| Ann Kinsey (Alternate) | Academic Senate | 2026 |
- 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.
