The Wilkes-Barre Faculty Senate of The Pennsylvania State University is the representative governing body of the Wilkes-Barre faculty with authority on all matters that pertain to the educational interests of Wilkes-Barre. The Senate acts as an advisory and consultative body to the Chancellor of Wilkes-Barre on any matter that may affect the attainment of the educational objectives of Wilkes-Barre. The Senate serves as an open and democratic forum to exchange ideas among the Wilkes-Barre faculty members, administration and students.
Membership
The Faculty Senate Constitution in Article III, Sections 1–4, defines who is a member of the Faculty Senate.
| Position | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Chair | Jeremy Olson |
| Chair-Elect (Vice Chair) | Nicholas Truncale |
| Past Chair | Rebecca Sarver |
| Executive Committee | The officers listed above, plus: Stephanie Gresh (Member at Large) Luciana Caporaletti (Member at Large) Brian Reese (Senior University College Faculty Council Rep.) Christyne Berzsenyi (Senior University Faculty Senator) Elizabeth Wright (Chancellor, ex officio) |
| Secretary | TBA |
| Parliamentarian | TBA |
| Ombudsperson (responsibilities) | Christyne Berzsenyi Anson Carter (alternate) |
| Ex Officio Members | Elizabeth Wright (Chancellor) TBA (to be appointed by Chancellor) |
| University Faculty Senators | Senior: Christyne Berzsenyi (term ends May 2026) Junior: Dimitrios Bolkas (term ends May 2028) |
| University College Faculty Council Representatives | Senior: Brian Reese (term ends May 2028) Junior: Adriana Dinescu (term ends May 2029) |
| Student Members | TBA (SGA President) TBA (SGA Vice President) |
| Non-Tenure-Line Promotion Core Committee Members | Timothy Sichler (term ends May 2026) Erin Brennan (term ends May 2027) |
| Tenure-Line Promotion & Tenure Core Committee Members | Violet Mager (term ends May 2026) Dimitrios Bolkas (term ends May 2027) |