Programs, Curricula & Courses
Chair: Meredith Gore (gorem@umd.edu)
Senate Coordinator: Juel Okpara (jokpara@umd.edu)
Senior Coordinator for Academic Programs: Mike Colson (mcolson@umd.edu)
Nominations Committee
Faculty Affairs
Elections, Representation & Governance
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Committee on Committees
Chair: Wendy Stickle (wstickle@umd.edu)
Coordinator: Victoria Fitzgerald (vfitz@umd.edu)
New Senator Information
Congratulations on your election to the Senate! We look forward to working with you in the coming year. As you prepare to take on this new role, here is some helpful information that may help answer any questions you may have about the Senate and your role as a Senator.
Current Senator Information
Senators are elected and appointed representatives drawn from each of the constituencies that make up the campus community: faculty, staff, students, and administrators. Senators act as liaisons between members of their constituency and the Senate body. The governing documents of the University, the Plan of Organization and the Bylaws of the University Senate, outline the apportionment for each of these constituencies.
Senator Resources
Senators
Senators are elected and appointed representatives drawn from each of the constituencies that make up the campus community: faculty, staff, students, and administrators. Senators act as liaisons between members of their constituency and the Senate body. The governing documents of the University, the Plan of Organization and the Bylaws of the University Senate, outline the apportionment for each of these constituencies. Senators are responsible for reviewing reports and recommendations in preparation for discussion, debate, and voting at each Senate meeting.
Excused Absence Request
Quorum for Senate meetings is set after calculating how many Senators will attend each meeting. If a Senator cannot attend a meeting or will be late, they should notify us using the appropriate excused absence form below so that we can have an accurate quorum. If you submit the form and your schedule subsequently changes and you are able to attend, please email the Senate Office at senate-admin@umd.edu.
Meetings are held from 3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Zoom unless noted otherwise.