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2025-2026 University Council Members

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University Council Voting Members

University Council Chair
Barbara May, Provost

University Council Vice-Chair
Eva Guggemos, University Faculty Chair

University Faculty Chair-Elect
Alison McLellan

Deans
Jill Dolata, Dean College of Graduate/Professional Studies
Bisant Labib, Dean College of Optometry
Josie Ragolia, Interim Dean University Libraries 
Mary Von, Dean College of Health Professions
Jaye Cee Whitehead, Dean College of UnderÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ Studies

Dean of Student Engagement and Inclusion
Pete Erschen

Faculty Senate
Mike Bridges, Faculty Senate Chair

Staff Senate
Megan Rice, Staff Senate Chair
Rana Tahir, Staff Senate Chair-elect

Graduate/Professional Student Senate
Jasmin Schaefer, Chair

UnderÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ Student Senate
Gabriel Zurita, President

Faculty Chairs/Representatives
Scott Cooper, Graduate Division (Optometry)
Rick Jobs, UnderÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ Division (Arts & Sciences)
Robbie Pock, University Libraries 
Krishnan Ramaya, UnderÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ Division (Business)
Jenelle Shanley, Graduate Division (Health Professions)
Jordan Tinsley, Graduate Division (Education)

Alumni Representative
Kathy Walters '89

University Council Non-Voting Members

Mark Denney, Vice President of Finance and Administration 
Amy Eaton, Vice President of University Advancement
Brian King, CIO/CISO
Sarah Phillips, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

University Council Executive Committee

Provost
Chair of the University Faculty
Chair-elect of the University Faculty
Chair of the Faculty Senate
Chair of the Staff Senate
President of the UnderÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ Student Senate
Chair of the Professional Student Senate

Councilor Resources