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University Senate Senators



Aditya Adarkar
Classics & General Humanities,
At-Large
Voice 7936, Dickson Hall146, Term 2009-2012
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Michael Allen
Theatre and Dance
CART
Voice 4496, Life Hall 129A, Term 2009-2012
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Jean Alvares
Classics & General Humanities
CHSS
Voice 5292, Dickson Hall 108, Term 2010-2013
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David Benfield
Philosophy & Religion
At-Large
Voice 4438, Dickson Hall 448, Term 2011-2014
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Chiaho Chang 
Accounting, Law, and Taxation
SBUS
Voice 7458, Partridge 312, Term 2011-2014
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Edward Chapel
Vice-President, Information Technology,
Voice 7026, University Hall 6031

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Patrali Chatterjee
Marketing
SBUS
Voice 7935, Partridge Hall 448, Term 2009 - 2012

Brent Chrite
Dean, School of Business
Voice 4303, Partridge Hall 454 
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Saundra Collins
Psychology
At-Large
Voice 5201, Dickson Hall 218, Term 2011 -2014
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Ada Beth Cutler
Dean,
College of Education and Human Services
Voice 5167, University Hall 3139 
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Jonathan Cutler
Mathematical Sciences
CSAM
Voice 7247, Richardson Hall 206, Term 2010 - 2013

Danne Davis
Early Childhood, Elementary Education, and Literacy Education
CEHS
Voice 5183, University Hall 3237, Term 2011 - 2014

Jason Dickinson
Psychology
CHSS
Voice 4083, Dickson Hall 211, Term 2010 - 2013
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Fredrick Gardin
Exercise Science and Physical Education
At-Large
Voice 5253, University Hall, Term 2010 - 2013
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Jack Gaynor
Biology and Molecular Biology
CSAM
Voice 7253, Science Hall 114, Term 2009 - 2012

Glen Gill
Classics and General Humanities
CHSS
Voice 7952, Dickson Hall 138, Term 2009 - 2012
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Judith Hain
Vice-President, Human Resources
Voice 4398, College Hall 316, Term 5293
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Rosemary Howell
Dean of Students
Voice 4118, Student Center
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Judith Hunt
Dean, Library Services
Voice 7667, Sprague Library 210 
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Todd Kelshaw 
Communication Studies,
At-Large,
Voice 5162, Life Hall 225B, Term 2011-2014
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Laura Lakusta
Psychology
CHSS
Voice 7951, Dickson Hall 258, Term 2009 - 2012
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Christine Lemesianou 
Communication Studies,
CART
Voice 5193, Life Hall 055B, Term 2009-2012
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Betsy Lin
Accounting, Law, and Taxation
At-Large
Voice 7401, Partridge Hall A-321, Term 2009-2012
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Meena Mahadevan
Health and Nutrition Sciences
CEHS
Voice 7574, University Hall 4173, Term 2010 - 2013
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Cindy Meneghin
University Communications
Professional Staff
Voice 7917, College Hall 306, Term 2010 - 2013

Daniel Mengara
Modern Languages and Literature
At-Large
Voice 5144, Dickson Hall 134, Term 2010 - 2013
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Marietta Morrissey
Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Voice 4314, Dickson Hall 401
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Geoffrey Newman
Dean, College of the Arts
Voice 5104 Life Hall 130 
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Carol Nurse
Library
Voice 7667, Spraque Library 101, Term 2009-2012
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Joseph Oluwole
Counseling and Educational Leadership
CEHS
Voice 5406, University Hall 3154, Term 2010 - 2013
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Stephen Oosting
CART
School of Music
Voice 7927, McEachern Music Building 04, Term 2010 - 2013
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Jennifer Pardo
Psychology
CHSS
Voice 7924, Dickson Hall 252, Term 2009 - 2012
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Karen Pennington
Vice President, Student Development and Campus Life
Voice 4311, Student Center 403 
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Wing Poon
Accounting, Law & Taxation,
At-Large
Voice 7454, Partridge Hall 308, Term 2011-2014
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John Powell
Information Services
Administrative Rep
Voice 4101,University Hall 6003 Term
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Robert Prezant
Dean, College of Science and Mathematics
Voice 5108, Richardson Hall 265 
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Helen Roberts 
Mathematical Sciences,
CSAM,
Voice 5132, Richarson Hall 271, Term 2008-2011
Denise Rodak
Center for Academic Advising and Adult Learning
Professional Staff
Voice 5395 Moehead Hall 132 Term 2010-2013

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Kathleen Sadowsky
New Student Experience
Professional Staff
Voice 5371, Morehead Hall 110, Term 2010 - 2013

John Specchio
Health and Nutrition Sciences
At-Large
Voice 5291, University Hall 4014, Term 2010-2013
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William Sullivan
Exercise Science and Physical Education,
At-Large
Voice 7089, University Hall 4117, Term 2011-2014
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Milos Topic 
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Professional Staff
Voice 7762, Dickson Hall 337A, Term 2009-2012
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Leslie Wilson
History
At-Large
Voice 7927, Dickson Hall 416, Term 2009-2012
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Richard Wolfson
Curriculum & Teaching
Local 1904 AFT President, ex officio
Voice 7126, University Hall 2165,  Term 2007-2010
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Susana Yu
Economics and Finance
At-Large
Voice 2094, Partridge Hall 419, Term 2011 - 2014
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Zaman Zamanian
Economics and Finance
SBUS
Voice 7399, Partridge Hall 429, Term 2011 - 2014

 
University  Senate Councils

Councils  Description

Councils Membership

Jason Dickinson, Academic Affairs Chair

Milos Topic, Administrative Affairs Chair

Michael Allen, Student Affairs Chair


University Senate Council  Description
SECTION A. Names
  1. Academic Affairs
  2. Administrative Affairs
  3. Student Affairs
SECTION B. Membership
  1. All voting members of the University Senate shall be nominated to Council seats except the Officers.
  2. Non-voting University Senate members may participate in Council discussions without vote.
  3. No Council shall have fewer than nine members including the Chair.
  4. Council assignments shall be for one year, save for the Chair, who shall be elected by the Senate for a term of 2 years.
  5. In determining the distribution of Senators among the Councils, the Executive Board shall give primary consideration to the expressed preferences of each Senator.
SECTION C. General Purposes
  1. Each Council, in cooperation with the Standing and Advisory Committees in its areas of responsibility, shall participate in the formulation of recommendations and policy positions bearing upon the Council's area of concern.
  2. Each Council shall seek out and identify problems and concerns within its area of responsibility.
  3. Each Council shall be responsible to the University Senate for the review and continuous evaluation of the affairs of the University community within the area of the Council's charge and concern.
SECTION D. Responsibilities
  1. Councils shall receive statements and/or recommendations from any group or individual in the University community for review, comment, or action.
  2. Councils shall receive Standing and Advisory Committee reports.
  3. Councils shall review Committee reports and bring policy recommendations or resolutions to the University Senate for discussion and approval. Recommendations about procedural matters shall be forwarded directly by the Committee to the appropriate administrator, with a copy to the Council.
  4. A Council's recommendation or resolution may not veto a Committee's report or revise a Committee's proposal. A Council may forward a dissent for deliberation by the full University Senate.
  5. Councils shall inform Committees of all actions taken.
SECTION E. Academic Affairs Council
  1. The purpose of the Academic Affairs Council shall be to participate in the formulation of policy positions bearing upon the academic life of the University, such as:
    • Threats to academic freedom not covered contractually through the agreement with the faculty/professional staff Bargaining Agent. "Academic freedom," however, is defined contractually.
    • Undergraduate and graduate curricula and degrees.
    • Undergraduate, graduate, and extension programs and courses.
    • Grading and evaluation of students.
    • Academic direction and standards for research programs and facilities.
  2. Functions of the Academic Affairs Council shall be carried out through committees as described in the Bylaws.
SECTION F. Administrative Affairs Council
  1. The purpose of the Administrative Affairs Council shall be to participate in the formulation of policy positions bearing upon the ongoing conduct and the general development and expansion of the University, such as:
    • Facilities
    • Scheduling and reservations procedures
    • Internal and external communications
    • Investigation of new programs, needs, and opportunities
    • Priorities in the fiscal support of University programs
    • Budget preparation
  2. Functions of the Administrative Affairs Council shall be carried out through committees as described in the Bylaws.
SECTION G. Student Affairs Council
  1. The purpose of the Student Affairs Council shall be to participate in the formulation of policy positions bearing upon student life of the University, such as:
    • Faculty-student relations
    • Student rights and responsibilities
    • Investigation of student needs
    • University Senate liaison with the Student Government Association and the Graduate Student Organization
  2. Functions of the Student Affairs Council shall be carried out through committees as described in the Bylaws.


Council Membership

Academic Affairs Council, Jason Dickinson, Chair


Senators:

  • Aditya Adarkar
  • Patrali Chatterjee
  • Jonathan Cutler
  • Fred Gardin
  • Laura Lakusta
  • Jennifer Pardo
  • Denise Rodak
  • Bill Sullivan
  • Zaman Zamanian 

Administrative Affairs Council, Milos Topic, Chair

Senators:

  • Jack Gaynor
  • Todd Kelshaw
  • Betsy Lin
  • Carol Nurse
  • Joseph Oluwole
  • Wing Poon
  • Leslie Wilson
  • Pankaj Lal

Student Affairs Council, Michael Allen, Chair

Senators:

  • Chiaho Chang
  • Danne Davis
  • Glen Gill
  • Meena Mahadevan
  • Cindy Meneghin
  • Stephen Oosting
  • John Specchio
  • Susana Yu

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Montclair State University

College/Schools Senators
Professional Studies Senators
At Large Senators
Libranian Senator





College / School Senators
The School of Business

Chiaho Chang
Patrali Chatterjee
Zaman Zamanian
The College of Education and Human Services




Danne Davis
Meena Mahadevan
Joseph Oluwole
The College of Science and Mathematics



Jonathan Cutler
Jack Gaynor
TO BE ELECTED
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences





Jean Alvares
Jason Dickinson
Glen Gill
Laura Lakusta
Jennifer Pardo
The College Of The Arts



Michael Allen
Christine Lemesianou
Stephen Oosting


Professional Staff Senators





Cindy Meneghin
Denise Rodak
Kathleen Sadowsky
Milos Topic


At Large Senators













Aditya Adarkar
David Benfield
Saundra Collins
Fred Gardin
Todd Kelshaw
Betsy Lin
Daniel Mengara
Wing Poon
William Sullivan
John Specchio
Leslie Wilson
Susana Yu


Librarian


Carol Nurse

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