Category: Shared Governance

The next University Faculty Senate meeting is scheduled from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 in 110A Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium, or join online via Microsoft Teams.

Faculty Senate meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month during the academic year. To learn more, visit the Faculty Senate homepage or email the Faculty Senate.

The next University Faculty Senate meeting is scheduled from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 in 110A Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium, or join online via Microsoft Teams.

Faculty Senate meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month during the academic year. To learn more, visit the Faculty Senate homepage or email the Faculty Senate.

The WSU Staff Senate invites you to support the Staff Senate Scholarship during WSU Founders Day Sept. 17.

The Staff Senate Scholarship helps advance the educational goals of WSU staff members and their dependents. Staff members and their dependents who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, whether beginning or continuing their studies, are eligible to apply. The scholarship may be combined with the university’s Tuition Assistance program and other awards, and funds may be used for tuition, books and fees.

To learn more about the scholarship, visit wichita.edu/staffsenate.

Consider making a gift on Founders’ Day and encourage your colleagues, family and friends to do the same. Together, we can strengthen this important scholarship fund and expand educational opportunities for WSU staff and their dependents.

The Staff Senate thanks everyone for their support.

The next University Staff Senate (USS) meeting is scheduled from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room, or join online via Microsoft Teams. All USS meetings are open to the Wichita State campus community.

Learn more about University Staff Senate, access meeting links and review previous meeting minutes by visiting wichita.edu/staffsenate.

The first Faculty Senate meeting for the 2026-27 academic year will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 in 110A Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium.

Faculty Senate meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month during the academic year from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. To learn more, visit the Faculty Senate homepage or email the Faculty Senate.

The next University Staff Senate (USS) meeting is scheduled from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room, or join online via Microsoft Teams. All USS meetings are open to the Wichita State campus community.

Learn more about University Staff Senate, access meeting links and review previous meeting minutes by visiting wichita.edu/staffsenate.

The Staff Senate is pleased to welcome its senators for the upcoming 2026-27 year and to recognize the continued commitment of those returning for another term. Together, this group reflects a strong balance of new perspectives, experience and ongoing dedication to shared governance and staff advocacy.

The Staff Senate is excited to welcome the following individuals who are new to the Staff Senate or returning to begin their first year of a new term:

• Preston Schroeder
• Sadi Roberts
• Christopher Leonard
• Katie Austin
• Caitlin Nolen
• Kimberly Sandlin
• Ann Burger
• Joseph Asbridge
• Caitlin Bruner
• Raven Garrison
• Zachary Hendrich
• Brady Marzolf
• Megan Steele
• Ana Abente Rodriguez‑Alcala
• Monica Bergkamp
• Anne Marie Brown

The Staff Senate also recognizes and thanks the senators who are returning to continue their service for an additional term. They will provide valuable continuity and institutional knowledge as they continue the important work they began last year:

• Nathan Johnson
• Lyndsay Pletcher
• Krissy Archambeau
• Kendra Nguyen
• Jessica Pierpoint
• Sarah Mathews
• Courtney Henry
• Chukwunenye Nweke
• Kelley Smetak
• Sara Mata
• Whitney Crager
• Angela Blackerby
• John Keckeisen
• Daniel Ludlow

The Staff Senate is also pleased to share that Gabriel Fonseca will continue serving as the 2026-27 Staff Senate president, with Jacob Mendez supporting the senate this year as the 2025-26 past president. Their leadership and experience are invaluable to the work ahead.

Finally, the Staff Senate extends its sincere gratitude to the following senators as they conclude their service and thanks them for their time, leadership and dedication to representing staff voices across campus:

• Kennedy Rogers
• Angie Linder
• Aaron Coffey
• Zachary Brown
• Trang Bui
• Susan McCoy
• Stacy Salters
• Corby Redington
• Kevin Duffy
• Margaret Rees

Together the 2026-27 Staff Senate will support shared governance and advance initiatives that strengthen the campus community. Thank you to everyone who serves – past, present and future.

For more information about the Staff Senate, visit the website at wichita.edu/staffsenate.

The next University Staff Senate (USS) meeting is scheduled from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room, or join online via Microsoft Teams. All USS meetings are open to the Wichita State campus community.

Learn more about University Staff Senate, access meeting links and review previous meeting minutes by visiting wichita.edu/staffsenate.

Update: The University Staff Senate meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 has been canceled. The next University Staff Senate meeting is scheduled for June 23. Additional information for the meeting will be shared in June.

The next University Staff Senate (USS) meeting is scheduled from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room, or join online via Microsoft Teams. All USS meetings are open to the Wichita State campus community.

Learn more about University Staff Senate, access meeting links and review previous meeting minutes by visiting wichita.edu/staffsenate.

The Faculty Chair Policy Review Task Force is hosting an open discussion at 2 p.m. Monday, April 27 in 110B Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium and on Microsoft Teams. They will share a complete draft of the proposal for faculty to review and consider. After this opportunity for general faculty review, discussion and improvement, sections of the draft will be rolled out in Faculty Senate this fall.

Charge of the committee:

• Review and recommend updates to WSU 4.13 / Chair Policy and Procedures to better articulate our shared vision of the role of the chair, clarify procedures to improve usability, and empower fair participation by all faculty in department elections, collaborative leadership and career development, and strategic planning for the future of the department.
• Advance recommended language changes to the Faculty Senate Executive Committee for consideration by the Faculty Senate and the General Faculty according to WSU procedures.