University Council Members 2024-2025

University Council Voting Members

University Council Chair
Barbara May, Provost

University Council Vice-Chair
Leigh Schaid, University Faculty Chair

University Faculty Chair-Elect
Eva Guggemos

Deans
Jaye Cee Whitehead, Acting Dean College of Arts & Sciences
Fraser Horn, Dean College of Optometry
Mary Von, Dean College of Health Professions
Andy Saultz, Interim Dean College of Education
Jennifer Yruegas, Dean College of Business
Josie Ragolia, Interim Dean University Libraries

Dean of Student Engagement and Inclusion
Pete Erschen

Faculty Senate
Amanda Stead, Faculty Senate Chair

Staff Senate
Natona Derleth, Staff Senate Chair
Megan Rice, Staff Senate Chair-elect

Graduate/Professional Student Senate
Ashley Mosesman, Chair

Undergraduate Student Senate
Gabriel Zurita, President

Faculty Chairs
Rick Jobs, College of Arts & Sciences
Scott Cooper, College of Optometry
Fawzy Elbarbry, College of Health Professions
Mark Szymanski, College of Education
Fan Chen, College of Business
Robbie Pock, University Libraries

Alumni Representative
Juno Ann Apalla '11

University Council Non-Voting Members

Amy Eaton, Vice President of University Advancement
Lucy Dubin, Vice President of Human Resources
Mark Denney, Vice President of Finance and Administration 
Pierre Morton, Vice President of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Sarah Phillips, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
Jennifer Yruegas*, General Counsel

* These members hold votes through other roles held on the University Council.

 

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