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Academic Senate

Senate Officer Elections

Senate Officer Vacancies – Service Beginning Fall 2026 

Senate Officers are elected by the current voting members of Senate. 

Secretary 26/27 Elections Timeline
Date Details
10/6 Nominations open
10/13 Nominations due 
10/14 Sample ballots distributed
10/21 Ballot changes due 
10/22 Polls open at 9 a.m. to current Senators
10/29 Polls closed at 9 a.m.
10/30 NEAC certifies results 
11/4 Results announced at Senate meeting
 
Senate Officer Eligibility and Duties
Officer Seat* Eligibility Anticipated Assigned Time Available for this Senate Officer Seat Description of Duties
Secretary
26/27
(1-year term)

Must be either a current voting member of the Senate or eligible faculty who have served as a Senator or in any capacity on a Senate Standing Committee for two of the past five years. 

3 WTU per academic year

Secretary Duties - Description

 

 

Senate Chair Election – Service Beginning Fall 2027 

Senate Officers are elected by the current voting members of Senate. 

Chair 27-29 Elections Timeline
Date Details
10/23 Nominations open
10/30 Nominations due 
11/3 Sample ballots distributed
11/10 Ballot changes due 
11/12 Polls open at 9 a.m. to current Senators
11/19 Polls closed at 9 a.m.
11/24 NEAC certifies results 
12/2 Results announced at Senate meeting
Senate Officer Eligibility and Duties
Officer Seat* Eligibility Anticipated Assigned Time Available for this Senate Officer Seat Description of Duties
Chair
27-29
(2-year term)

Must be tenured faculty (at the time of nomination) who have been a voting member of the Senate or who have served in any capacity on a Senate Standing Committee for two of the past five years.   

 18 WTU per academic year

Chair Duties - Description

 

Secretary 27/28 Election – Service Beginning Fall 2027 

Senate Officers are elected by the current voting members of Senate. 

TIMELINE TO BE ANNOUNCED

 

Senate Officer Eligibility and Duties
Officer Seat* Eligibility Anticipated Assigned Time Available for this Senate Officer Seat Description of Duties
Secretary
27/28
(1-year term)

Must be either a current voting member of the Senate or eligible faculty who have served as a Senator or in any capacity on a Senate Standing Committee for two of the past five years. 

3 WTU per academic year

Secretary Duties - Description

 

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