2026-2027 University Council Members

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University Council Voting Members

University Council Chair
Sarah Phillips, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

University Council Vice-Chair
Alison McLellan, University Faculty Chair

University Faculty Chair-Elect
Rick Jobs

Deans
Lynette Bikos, Dean College of Behavioral Sciences, Learning, and Leadership 
Bisant Labib, Dean College of Optometry
Josie Ragolia, Dean of University Libraries and Academic Innovation
Mary Von, Dean College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Jaye Cee Whitehead, Dean of the Division and College of Undergraduate Studies

Dean of Student Development and Campus Living 
Lindsey Blem

Faculty Senate
Dave Cordes, Faculty Senate Chair

Staff Senate
Rana Tahir, Staff Senate Chair
Andrew Longhoffer, Staff Senate Chair-elect

Graduate/Professional Student Senate
Zephyr Irvine, Chair

Undergraduate Student Senate
Kyle Woodcock, President

Faculty Chairs/Representatives
Scott Cooper, Graduate Division Faculty Chair (Optometry)
Mike Boardman, Undergraduate Division Faculty Chair 
Jules Boykoff, Undergraduate Division Governance Committee Chair
Kathrin Theumer, Undergraduate Division Curriculum Committee Chair
Jennifer Lantrip, University Libraries Faculty Chair
Jenelle Shanley, Graduate Division Faculty Chair (Health & Rehabilitation Sciences) 
Jordan Tinsley, Graduate Division Faculty Chair (Behavioral Sciences, Learning & Leadership) 

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

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 Undergraduate Student Senate
Chair of the Professional Student Senate

Councilor Resources