The Senate of the University of Pittsburgh is an official University body for shared governance. Through its various organs, it considers and makes recommendations concerning educational policies and other matters of University-wide concern.
The Senate shall foster discussion and maintain adequate communication channels among students, staff, faculty, administrative officers, and the Board of Trustees on all matters affecting the welfare of the University or its constituent members.
The Senate is accepting nominations for Senate President, Vice President and faculty representatives on Faculty Assembly and Senate Committees.
Elections for Officers and Faculty Assembly members will be held electronically April 5-20, 2023. Senate Committee elections will be held April 27 - May 9, 2023.
If you are interested in participating in the senate, please complete the attached form.
Please feel free to contact Chris Bonneau, Elections Chair if you would like to know more about what any of the positions would involve.
Senate Leadership
If you have any questions - please reach out to any of the Senate Officers
President - Robin Kear, Faculty Librarian, ULS, rlk25@pitt.edu
Vice President - Kristin Kanthak, Professor Political Science, kanthak@pitt.edu
Secretary - Penelope (Penny) Morel, Professor School of Medicine, morel@pitt.edu
Immediate Past President - Chris Bonneau, Professor Political Science, cwbonneau@pitt.edu
