University Senate
Mission
The purpose of the University Senate is to function as a representative body of the faculty and professional staff to the end of initiating and/or reviewing all academic policies and procedures and any other matters which impact the University.
For a complete look at KU's Governance Structure, please refer to the Governance Structure & Description. For important presentations relevant to University Senate, please refer to Ad Hoc Task Forces & Links.
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Contact Information
President: Dr. Lisa Frye
Office: Old Main 254
Phone: 610-683-4422
Email: senate@kutztown.edu or frye@kutztown.eduVice President: Dr. Cara Cotellese
Office: Learning Center 209B
Phone: 610-683-4493
Email: cotelles@kutztown.eduSecretary: Dr. Julia Hovanec
Office: Sharadin Art Studio 409
Phone: 610-683-4815
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Meeting Schedule
*Motions from Senators are due two weeks before the meeting date. Motions from Standing Committees are due ten days before the meeting date. Send to senate@kutztown.edu*
Fall 2023 Semester
DATE
September 7, 2023October 5, 2023 November 2, 2023 December 7, 2023
LOCATION
AF 103AF 103 AF 103 AF 103
TIME
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pmSpring 2024 Semester
DATEFebruary 1, 2024 March 7, 2024 April 4, 2024 May 2, 2024
LOCATION
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TIME
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
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Next Meeting Agenda and Attachments
Minutes and supporting documents will be available one week prior to the scheduled meeting.
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Agenda Guidelines
When submitting a proposal or item for inclusion on the Senate agenda, please include as much of the following information as possible:
- Date of proposal
- Recommending body and names of members
- Proposed change or recommendation
- The rationale for change;
Any approval or routing process;
Pertinent background information or history;
Other persons or bodies having input - Current policy or procedure, or past practice
- List of attachments
- Signatures of persons requesting placement of proposal on the agenda (a minimum of three signatures of Senate members is required)
- Email proposals to senate@kutztown.edu 2 weeks before the meeting date. Motions from standing committees are due 10 days before the meeting date.
- Date of proposal
- Related Links