2.21 Leadership of the Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate shall be presided over by an elected chairperson who may vote only in the case of a tie. A vice chair, secretary, and parliamentarian shall also be elected by the Faculty Senate from among its members. The vice chair shall preside over meetings when the chair is absent. All officers shall be elected for a term of office of one (1) year and may be re-elected for no more than three (3) consecutive one (1)-year terms.
A slate of candidates for each of the four (4) Senate officers shall be presented to the Faculty Senate by the Executive Committee. Members of the Senate, in session, may nominate additional persons to be included on the slate.
Elections shall take place by secret ballot while the Faculty Senate is in session during the April meeting.
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026