Constitution, Bylaws, Elections Committee
This committee reviews the operation of College governance and propose changes in the Constitution and By-Laws of the Faculty Senate and in the College Governance Manual; review proposals for changes in College governance from whatever source and make recommendations concerning them to the Faculty Senate and to the other appropriate bodies and individuals; construe the meaning of the Constitution, the By-Laws and the College Governance Manual upon the request of the Senate Chair or Leadership Committee, any senator or member of the College faculty, or the President; assure that all duly approved changes are incorporated into the Constitution and By-Laws and into the College Governance Manual, and that no unauthorized changes are made in these instruments; and assure that the language of all duly approved changes is consistent with the style, format and arrangement of the Constitution and By-Laws and of the College Governance Manual. The committee is also be responsible for planning and conducting Senate elections.
Members
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Name |
Title |
Department |
Role |
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Christine Lynch |
Assistant Professor |
Allied & Rehabilitative Health |
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Andrew Goodman |
Associate Professor |
Art |
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Sarah Beseme |
Assistant Professor |
Biology |
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Assistant Professor |
Physics and engineering |
Chair |
Subcommittees
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Name |
Division |
|---|---|
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Christine Lynch |
HARS |
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Kelly Delaney |
AHSS |
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Matthew Rieger |
BSTM |
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Kristen Swithers |
BSTM |
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Mazin Adam |
AHSS |
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Name |
Division |
|---|---|
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Andrew Goodman |
AHSS |
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Christopher Carruba |
BSTM |
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Robert Melucci |
BSTM |
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Matthew Rieger |
BSTM |
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Matt Ulricksen |
AHSS |
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Name |
Division |
|---|---|
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Henry Chango |
BSTM |
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Jennifer O'Rourke |
AHSS |
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Michelle Kurzbach |
HARS |
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Sarah Beseme |
BSTM |
Goals
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Subcomiittee |
Goal |
|---|---|
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Constitution and by laws Subcommittee |
Review Current Constitution and Bylaws: Conduct a comprehensive review of existing Faculty Senate constitution and bylaws to identify outdated, unclear, or inconsistent sections. |
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Propose Revisions:Draft recommended updates and amendments, ensuring alignment with institutional policies and governance best practices. |
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Gather Feedback and Finalize:Solicit input from senators and stakeholders, address questions or concerns, and present finalized bylaw revisions for a vote at the April or May 2026 Senate meeting. |
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Governance Subcommittee |
The creation of a Governance Manual |
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The establishment of a representative body to create that manual |
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The integration of governance information into training and communication initiatives |
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Elections Subcommittee |
To develop a comprehensive election plan for the upcoming general election |
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To design and implement a communication strategy that encourages greater participation of full-time and part-time faculty in Senate elections |
Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes
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Date |
Subcommittee |
Agenda |
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September 12, 2025 11 am - 12 pm |
Elections |
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October 17, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Elections |
Contact Information
Christine Lynch
President
Andrew Goodman
Vice-President
Sarah Beseme
Secretary
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