Welcome to the University Senate
The Purdue University Senate is the governing body of the Purdue faculty. Purdue University Senate exercises the legislative and policy-making powers assigned to the faculty. Subject only to review and check by the faculty by established procedures. Subject to the authority of the Board of Trustees, and in consultation with the president: 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 sss.
University Senate Leadership
- Chair - Cheryl Cooky
- Vice Chair - Deborah Nichols
- Secretary of Faculties - Joe Camp
- Steering Committee Chair - Deborah Nichols
- Faculty Affairs Committee Chair - Linda Prokopy
- University Resources Policy Committee Chair - Randy Rapp
- Equity and Diversity Committee Chair - Audrey Ruple
- Educational Policy Committee Chair - Howard Sypher
- Student Affairs Committee Chair - David Sanders
- Nominating Committee Chair - Fred Berry
- Advisory Committee Chair - Cheryl Cooky
- Immediate Past Chair - Natalie Carroll