Penn State Berks Senate

The Penn State Berks Senate is the representative body of the faculty with authority on all matters that pertain to the academic interests of the College and on all educational matters that concern the faculties of the College. Among the matters within the legislative jurisdiction of the Penn State Berks Senate are:

  • Educational philosophy and policy
  • Instructional programs
  • Courses and programs of study
  • Academic admission standards
  • Graduation requirements
  • Scholarships and honors
  • Academic standards for intercollegiate athletic participation
  • Access to library and information systems for academic purposes

The Senate also acts as an advisory and consultative body to the Chancellor of the College and to the University on any matter that may affect the attainment of the educational objectives of the College.

Senate Meetings

Senate Meetings will be held in Gaige 121 (unless noted) and a Zoom link will be provided via email. All meetings will take place from 12:15 - 1:15 PM. Senate meetings are open to all those who are interested, although only Senate members can vote.

Senate Roster (PDF)(Updated November 3, 2021)

Fall 2021 Semester Meeting Dates

All meeting times 12:15-1:15

Executive Committee

Monday, September 20, 2021
Monday, October 11, 2021
Monday, November 15, 2021

Senate Meetings

Monday, September 27, 2021
Monday, October 18, 2021
Monday, November 29, 2021

Spring 2022 Semester Meeting Dates

All meeting times 12:15-1:15

Executive Committee

Monday, January 24, 2022
Monday, February 21, 2022
Monday, March 21, 2022
Monday, April 11, 2022

Senate Meetings

Monday, January 31, 2022
Monday, February 28, 2022
Monday, March 28, 2022
Wednesday, April 18, 2022

Please submit all committee minutes and other agenda items for Senate to the Secretary of the Senate at least one week before each meeting.

Penn State Berks Senate Officers and Committee Chairs

Senate Executive Committee

Holly Ryan, Chair
Colleen English, Vice Chair
Lorena Tribe, Secretary
Mike Bartolacci, University Faculty Senator
Steve Snyder, University Faculty Senator
Joe Mahoney, University Faculty Senator
Dawn Pfeifer Reitz, University Faculty Senator
Matthew Rhudy, Senate Parliamentarian
Jessica Schocker, Immediate Past Chair

Academic Affairs
Flavio Cabrera, Chair

Faculty Affairs
Colleen English, Chair

Physical Facilities and Safety
Valerie Cholet, Chair

Strategic Planning and Budget
Jui-Chi Huang, Chair

Student Life
Shahid Khan, Chair

Ombudsperson
Nathan Greenauer
Ada Leung (alternate)

Publications

Constitution and Standing Rules of the Penn State Berks Senate (updated April, 2015)

Penn State University Faculty Senate Web Page