Meet the Faculty Senate

Senators are elected by faculty in their respective colleges or units to serve 3-year terms or to complete a term when there is a vacancy. Elections for senators are held every spring unless a special election is needed during the year to fill a vacant seat.

As advocates for faculty welfare, senators collaborate in the decision-making process, providing faculty input and feedback on campus policies and submit recommendations to the Provost and President. Senators communicate with their constituents about the Senate's activities, including discussions of campus issues, review of proposed policies and initiatives, and gather faculty feedback on a variety of matters that affect faculty, staff, and students. The duties of a senator outline responsibilities for communicating with and soliciting input from constituents.

Senators serve as members of Senate committees or as liaisons on University committees. They are active participants in the shared governance process and provide robust service to the campus community.

Faculty Senate Executive Board

Executive Board
Jennifer McClendon
Jennifer McClendon
2025-26 Faculty Senate Chair College of Education and Human Development
(775) 682-8707
2704
Executive Board
Rosalind Bucy
Rosalind Bucy
University Libraries, At-large Member Term expires 2026
(775) 682-5098
2704
Executive Board
Aaron Hill
Aaron Hill
College of Liberal Arts, Past-chair Term expires 2026
(775) 682-9880
2704
Executive Board
Cheryl Hug-English
Cheryl Hug-English, M.D., MPH
Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Medical Director Student Health Center, Chair-elect Term expires 2026
(775) 784-6598
2704
Executive Board
Heather Kemmelmeier
Heather Kemmelmeier
Senate Manager
(775) 682-7518
2704
Executive Board
Asta Ratliff
Asta Ratliff
Research and Innovation, At-large Member Term expires: 2026
(775) 327-2362
2704
Executive Board
Ned Schoolman
Ned Schoolman
College of Liberal Arts, Parliamentarian Term expires: 2026
(775) 682-8964
2704

Faculty Senators

Use the drop-down menu or the search bar to find the senator for your college, school or division.

President
Merlene Aitken-Smith
Merlene Aitken-Smith
President's Division Term expires: 2026
(775) 682-7657
2719
Student Services
Katia Albright
Katia Albright
Division of Student Services Term expires: 2026
(775) 682-7114
2723
Administration and Finance
Jasia Beehler
Jasia Beehler
Administration & Finance Term expires: 2027
(775) 682-7206
2706
Library
Rosalind Bucy
Rosalind Bucy
University Libraries, At-large Member Term expires 2026
(775) 682-5098
2716
Journalism
Ran Duan
Ran Duan
Reynolds School of Journalism Term expires: 2028
(775) 682-9404
2714
Provost
Lexi Erwin
Lexi Erwin
Provost's Division Term expires: 2028
(775) 682-5919
2720
Education and Human Development
Vacant -  Fall 2025 special election
Vacant - Fall 2025 special election
College of Education and Human Development Term expires: 2027
2710
Liberal Arts
Vacant -  Fall 2025 special election
Vacant - Fall 2025 special election
College of Liberal Arts Term expires: 2026
2715
School of Public Health
Michelle Granner
Michelle Granner
School of Public Heath Term expires: 2027
(775) 682-7101
2713
Provost
Geoffrey Green
Geoffrey Green
Provost's Division Term expires: 2027
(775) 682-8114
2720
Medicine
Ryan Jerz
Ryan Jerz
School of Medicine Term expires: 2028
(775) 682-7312
2717
Provost
Kari Johnson
Kari Johnson
Provost's Division Term expires: 2028
(775) 682-6786
2720
Administration and Finance
Raeven Johnson
Raeven Johnson
Administration & Finance Term expires: 2027
(775) 784-6011
2706
Liberal Arts
Renata Keller
Renata Keller
College of Liberal Arts Term expires 2028
(775) 784-6856
2715
Science
Tynan Kelly
Tynan Kelly
College of Science Term Expires: 2027
(775) 682-7126
2722
Business
Ron Lembke
Ron Lembke
College of Business Term expires: 2027
(775) 682-9164
2708
President
Michelle Matus
Michelle Matus
President's Division Term expires: 2028
(775) 682-5185
2719
University Advancement
Emily Mudlin
Emily Mudlin
University Advancement Term expires: 2028
(775) 682-6010
2724
Provost
Anne Nolin
Anne Nolin
College of Science Term expires: 2026
(775) 682-8148
2720
Science
Anna  Panorska
Anna Panorska
College of Science Term expires: 2028
(775) 784-6548
2722
Engineering
Jeongwon Park
Jeongwon Park
College of Engineering Term expires: 2026
(775) 784-6975
2711
Social Work
Allen Ratliff
Allen Ratliff
School of Social Work Term expires: 2027
(775) 682-5043
3042
Research and Innovation
Asta Ratliff
Asta Ratliff
Research and Innovation, At-large Member Term expires: 2026
(775) 327-2362
2721
Faculty Senate: Cooperative Extension
Alyssa Rousseau
Alyssa Rousseau
Cooperative Extension Term expires: 2026
(775) 784-4881
2709
Liberal Arts
Ned Schoolman
Ned Schoolman
College of Liberal Arts, Parliamentarian Term expires: 2026
(775) 682-8964
2715
Honors
Rose Sciaroni
Rose Sciaroni
Honors College Term expires: 2027
(775) 784-1455
7460
Medicine
Collette Shaver
Collette Shaver
School of Medicine Term expires: 2027
(775) 682-5047
2717
Nursing
Lisa Thomas
Lisa Thomas
Orvis School of Nursing Term expires: 2028
(775) 682-7155
2718
Faculty Senate: Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources
Paul Verburg
Paul Verburg
College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources Term expires: 2026
(775) 784-4019
2707
School of Public Health
Ann Weber
Ann Weber
School of Public Health Term expires: 2026
(775) 682-7089
2713
Medicine
Tong Zhou
Tong Zhou
School of Medicine Term expires: 2028
(775) 784-4340
2717
Engineering
Xiaoshan  Zhu
Xiaoshan Zhu
College of Engineering Term expires: 2028
(775) 682-6298
2711