Welcome to the University Senate
Established in 1964, the University Senate is the governing body of the faculty, and it exercises the legislative and policy-making powers assigned to the faculty. Subject to the authority of the Board of Trustees, and in consultation with the President, it has the power and responsibility to propose or to adopt policies, regulations, and procedures intended to achieve the educational objectives of Purdue University and the general welfare of those involved in these educational processes.
The Purdue University Senate acknowledges the traditional homelands of the Indigenous People which Purdue University is built upon. We honor and appreciate the Bodéwadmik (Potawatomi), Lenape (Delaware), Myaamia (Miami), and Shawnee People who are the original Indigenous caretakers.
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University Senate Leadership
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Senate Chair | Colleen Brady |
| Senate Vice-Chair | Brian Leung |
| Secretary of Faculties | Manushag N. Powell |
| Steering Committee Chair | Libby Richards |
| Nominating Committee Chair | Robert Nowack |
| Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee Chair | Denise K. Whitford |
| Student Affairs Committee Chair | David Sanders |
| Faculty Affairs Committee Chair | Eric Waltenburg |
| Educational Policy Committee Chair | Eric Kvam |
| University Resources Policy Committee Chair | Yuan Yao |
| Advisory Committee Chair | Colleen Brady |
| Immediate Past Senate Chair | Stephen P. Beaudoin |