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 | Rebecca Sarver |
| Chair-Elect (Vice Chair) | Jeremy Olson |
| Past Chair | Luciana Caporaletti |
| Executive Committee | The officers listed above, plus: Nicholas Truncale (Member at Large) Luciana Caporaletti (Member at Large) Dimitrios Bolkas (Senior University College Faculty Council Rep.) Christyne Berzsenyi (Senior University Faculty Senator) Lynda Goldstein (Chancellor, ex officio) |
| Secretary | Adriana Dinescu |
| Parliamentarian | Brian Reese |
| Ombudsperson (responsibilities) | Christyne Berzsenyi Daniel Blessner (alternate) |
| Ex Officio Members | Lynda Goldstein (Chancellor) Alex Ellsworth (interim Director of Enrollment Management) |
| University Faculty Senators | Senior: Christyne Berzsenyi (Term: May 2022–May 2026) Junior: Dimitrios Bolkas (Term: May 2024–May 2028) |
| University College Faculty Council Representatives | Senior: Dimitrios Bolkas (Term expires May 2025) Junior: Brian Reese (Term: May 2023–May 2025) |
| Student Members | John Bunting (SGA President) Jacinda Rose (SGA Vice President) |