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 | TBA |
| Chair-Elect (Vice Chair) | TBA |
| Past Chair | TBA |
| Executive Committee | The officers listed above, plus: TBA (Member at Large) Luciana Caporaletti (Member at Large) Brian Reese (Senior University College Faculty Council Rep.) Christyne Berzsenyi (Senior University Faculty Senator) David M. Callejo Pérez (Interim Regional Chancellor, ex officio) |
| Secretary | TBA |
| Parliamentarian | TBA |
| Ombudsperson (responsibilities) | Christyne Berzsenyi Anson Carter (alternate) |
| Ex Officio Members | David M. Callejo Pérez (Interim Regional 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) |