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Senate Officer Elections

Senate Officer Vacancies – Service Beginning Fall 2026

Senate Officers are elected by the current voting members of Senate. 

Expected timeline for Senate Officers Election
Date Details
3/19 Call for Nominations opens
3/26 Sample ballot goes out
4/9 Ballot changes due by 12 p.m.
4/10 Polls open at 9 a.m.
4/17 Polls close at 9 a.m.
4/20 NEAC certifies results by 5 p.m.
4/22 Senate Officers announced at Senate meeting
Senate Officer Eligibility and Duties
Officer Seat* Eligibility Anticipated Assigned Time Available for this Senate Officer Seat Description of Duties
Vice Chair 26-28 
(2-year term)

Must be either a current voting member of the Senate or eligible faculty who have served as a Senator or in any capacity on a Senate Standing Committee for two of the past five years.  Must be tenured at the time of nomination. 

6 WTU per academic year

Secretary
26/27
(1-year term)

Must be either a current voting member of the Senate or eligible faculty who have served as a Senator or in any capacity on a Senate Standing Committee for two of the past five years. 

3 WTU per academic year

*Note:  The Senate Officer seats are voted on by voting members of the Academic Senate, per Senate Election Rules and Procedures.

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