Academic Leadership

The Washburn University Faculty Senate serves as the official representative body for faculty, playing a key role in shaping university policy and academic standards. Through collaborative governance, the Senate fosters dialogue, advocates for faculty interests, and works to enhance the quality of education across the institution. Faculty members are encouraged to participate, stay informed, and help advance the mission of Washburn University through engaged, shared leadership.

Archived Minutes and Agendas

Agendas and Minutes for the past 3 years can be found in the links on this page. Archived minutes and agendas dating back to 2005 – 2006 can be accessed on the Faculty Senate SharePoint site.

Meeting dates

Time: 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: Kansas Room (except as noted)

  • Monday, August 31
  • Monday, September 14
  • Monday, September 28
  • Monday, October 12
  • Monday, October 26
  • Monday, November 9
  • Monday, November 23
  • Monday, December 7
  • Monday, January 25, TBD
  • Monday, February 8
  • Monday, February 22, Washburn B
  • Monday, March 8
  • Monday, March 29
  • Monday, April 12
  • Monday, April 26, Washburn B

Faculty Governance Information

Faculty Senate Executive Committee
  • Jim Schnoebelen, President
  • Tonya Ricklefs, Vice President 
  • Ian Smith, Secretary
  • Shaun Schmidt, Parliamentarian
  • Akhadian Harnowo, School of Business
  • John Francis, School of Law
  • Tracy Davies, School of Nursing
  • Sarah Holt, University Libraries
  • Sarah Cook, Academic Affairs Chair
  • Amanda Hartman, Electoral Committee Chair

2025-2027

Term expires at the end of academic year 2026-2027:

Matt Bender – SOL - matt.bender@washburn.edu

Shanise Brooks - At-Large (UW) - shanise.brooks@washburn.edu

Crystal Buck – CAS (C&P) – crystal.buck@washburn.edu

Karen Camarda – CAS (NSD) - karen.camarda@washburn.edu

Sarah Cook - At-Large (CAS/NSD)  - sarah.cook@washburn.edu

Dixie Copeland – SAS -  dixie.copeland@washburn.edu

Miguel Gonzalez-Abellas - CAS (HUM) - miguel.gonzalez-abellas@washburn.edu

Gary Graves – SAS - gary.graves@washburn.edu

Akhadian Harnowo – SOBu - akhadian.harnowo@washburn.edu

Amanda Hartman – SON - amanda.hartman@washburn.edu

Chris Jones – CAS (HUM) - chris.jones1@washburn.edu

Tucker Jones – CAS (SOCSCI) - tucker.jones@washburn.edu

Shawn Leisinger – SOL - shawn.leisinger@washburn.edu

Glen McBeth – SOL Librarian - glen.mcbeth@washburn.edu

Franki Ostrom - At-Large (Lib) - franki.ostrom@washburn.edu

Tonya Ricklefs – SAS - tonya.ricklefs@washburn.edu

Paul Wagner – CAS (NSD) - paul.wagner@washburn.edu

Amy White – SON - amy.white1@washburn.edu

2026-2028

Term expires at the end of academic year 2027-2028:

Scott Brackey - Library - scott.brackey@washburn.edu

Erin Grant - SAS - erin.grant@washburn.edu

Heather Lassmann - SAS - heather.lassmann@washburn.edu

Zenova Williams - SAS - zenova.williams@washburn.edu

Regina Cassell - CAS (MM/KN) - regina.cassell@washburn.edu

Michael McGuire - CAS (SocSci)- michael.mcguire@washburn.edu

Amber Dickinson- CAS (SocSci) - amber.dickinson@washburn.edu

Coleman Scott - CAS (CPA) - coleman.scott@washburn.edu

Conner Gordon- CAS (CPA) - conner.gordon@washburn.edu

George Frazier - CAS (NSM) - george.frazier@washburn.edu

Jayme Burdiek - SOBU - jayme.burdiek@washburn.edu

Samantha Montgomery - SON - samantha.montgomery@washburn.edu

Michele Reisinger - SON - michele.reisinger@washburn.edu

Jennifer Hurst - At-Large (UW) - jennifer.hurst@washburn.edu

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