Penn State Berks Senate
The Penn State Berks Senate is the representative body of the faculty with authority on all matters that pertain to the academic interests of the College and on all educational matters that concern the faculties of the College. Among the matters within the legislative jurisdiction of the Penn State Berks Senate are:
- Educational philosophy and policy
- Instructional programs
- Courses and programs of study
- Academic admission standards
- Graduation requirements
- Scholarships and honors
- Academic standards for intercollegiate athletic participation
- Access to library and information systems for academic purposes
The Senate also acts as an advisory and consultative body to the Chancellor of the College and to the University on any matter that may affect the attainment of the educational objectives of the College.
Senate Meetings
Senate Meetings will be held in the Perkins Student Center Multipurpose room. All meetings will take place from 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Senate meetings are open to all those who are interested, although only Senate members can vote.
Senate Roster (DOC)
Fall 2012 Semester Meeting Dates
Executive Committee
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - Penn State Room, Perkins
Monday, October 15, 2012 - Thun 115
Monday, November 12, 2012 - Thun 115
Senate Meetings
Monday, September 24, 2012 - Perkins MPR
Monday, October 22, 2012 - Perkins MPR
Monday, November 26, 2012 - Perkins MPR
Spring 2013 Semester Meeting Dates
Executive Committee
Monday, January 21, 2013 - Thun 115
Monday, March 11, 2013 - Thun 115
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - Thun 115
Senate Meetings
Monday, February 4, 2013 - Perkins MPR
Monday, March 18, 2013 - Perkins MPR
Monday, April 22, 2013 - Perkins MPR
Please submit all committee minutes and other agenda items for Senate at least one week before each meeting.
Penn State Berks Senate Officers and Committee Chairs
Senate Executive Committee
Mohamad Ansari, Chair
William Bowers, Vice-Chair
Robert A. Zambanini, Jr., Secretary
Mohamad Ansari, University Senator
Martha Aynardi, University Senator
Stephen Snyder, University Senator
Robert A. Zambanini, Jr., University Senator
Martha Aynardi, Parliamentarian
Academic Affairs
William Bowers, Chair
Faculty Affairs
Leonard Gamberg, Chair
Intercollegiate Athletics
Kirk Shaffer, Chair
Physical Facilities and Safety
Jennifer Arnold, Chair
Strategic Planning and Budget
Randy Newnham, Chair
Student Life
Ron Jastrzebski, Chair
Publications
Constitution and Standing Rules of the Penn State Berks Senate (updated November, 2012)
Penn State University Faculty Senate Web Page