Faculty Senate
Mission Statement
The mission of the Faculty Senate is to ensure faculty participation in the formulation and evaluation of College of Southern Nevada (CSN) policies and goals. The Faculty Senate promotes inclusiveness, tenure, collegiality, academic quality, progressive instructional programs, and the betterment of the institution as a whole by fostering and protecting shared governance. Serving as a liaison between faculty, administration, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and Board of Regents, the Faculty Senate provides a mechanism for the entire faculty and staff to participate in the decision-making process of CSN. The Faculty Senate supports academic freedom and the College's ongoing mission of student success.
Leadership
Name | Title |
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Tracy Sherman | Faculty Senate Chair |
Patrick Villa | Faculty Senate Chair-Elect |
Julian Smit | Faculty Senate Past-Chair |
Senators
Name | Department | Term |
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Jacob Bakke | Administrative Faculty | 2021-2023 |
Robb Bay | Business, Hospitality & Public Services | 2021-2023 |
Arnold Bell | Arts & Letters | 2021-2023 |
Rebecca Blunk | Library | 2021-2023 |
Valerie Conner | Counseling | 2021-2023 |
Sondra Cosgrove | Education, Behavioral & Social Sciences | 2021-2023 |
Phillip Dizon | Arts & Letters | 2022-2024 |
Linda Foreman | Education, Behavioral & Social Sciences | 2021-2023 |
Evette Fuerniss | Health Sciences | 2021-2023 |
Jeff Fulmer | Administrative Faculty | 2022-2024 |
Joann Gutschick | Health Sciences | 2021-2023 |
Kellie Hagewen | Education, Behavioral & Social Sciences | 2021-2023 |
Valerie Hecht | Arts & Letters | 2022-2024 |
Michael Kimball | Arts & Letters | 2022-2024 |
Philip Koch | Science, Engineering & Mathematics | 2021-2023 |
Joshua Levin | Education, Behavioral & Social Sciences | 2022-2024 |
La Della Levy | Education, Behavioral & Social Sciences | 2022-2024 |
Jim Matovina - Parliamentarian | Science, Engineering & Mathematics | 2022-2024 |
Paul McBurnett | Science, Engineering & Mathematics | 2021-2023 |
Regina (Gina) McDade | Health Sciences | 2022-2024 |
Joe Miller | Advanced & Applied Tech | 2021-2023 |
Paul Minto | Business, Hospitality & Public Services | 2022-2024 |
Lily Morningstar | Advanced & Applied Tech | 2021-2023 |
Chip Rosenblum | Business, Hospitality & Public Services | 2021-2023 |
Laura Roots | Science, Engineering & Mathematics | 2022-2024 |
Vacant | Health Sciences | 2021-2023 |
Richard Sorrentino | Science, Engineering & Mathematics | 2022-2024 |
Judy Stewart | Science, Engineering & Mathematics | 2021-2023 |
Kirk Talib-Deen | Arts & Letters | 2021-2023 |
Margaret Taylor | Advanced & Applied Tech | 2022-2024 |
Staci Walters | Arts & Letters | 2022-2024 |
Melissa Weinstein - Secretary | Arts & Letters | 2021-2023 |
Michael Denman | Contingent Senator 1 | Fall 2022 |
Guy Imperial | Contingent Senator 2 | Fall 2022 |
Next Faculty Senate Meeting
* April 7, 2023
* Friday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
* Location: WC B102
Senate Office:
Phone: (702) 651-7330
Fax: (702) 651-5878
Sort: WCE310
Room: WC E314A