Elections, Representation & Governance
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Committee on Committees
Chair: Sarah Dammeyer (sarahd@umd.edu)
Coordinator: Paola Zuniga (pzuniga@umd.edu)
New Senator Information
Congratulations on your election to the Senate! We look forward to working with you in the coming year. As you prepare to take on this new role, here is some helpful information that may help answer any questions you may have about the Senate and your role as a Senator.
Current Senator Information
Senators are elected and appointed representatives drawn from each of the constituencies that make up the campus community: faculty, staff, students, and administrators. Senators act as liaisons between members of their constituency and the Senate body. The governing documents of the University, the Plan of Organization and the Bylaws of the University Senate, outline the apportionment for each of these constituencies.
Senator Resources
Senators
Senators are elected and appointed representatives drawn from each of the constituencies that make up the campus community: faculty, staff, students, and administrators. Senators act as liaisons between members of their constituency and the Senate body. The governing documents of the University, the Plan of Organization and the Bylaws of the University Senate, outline the apportionment for each of these constituencies. Senators are responsible for reviewing reports and recommendations in preparation for discussion, debate, and voting at each Senate meeting.
Excused Absence Request
Quorum for Senate meetings is set after calculating how many Senators will attend each meeting. If a Senator cannot attend a meeting or will be late, they should notify us using the appropriate excused absence form below so that we can have an accurate quorum. If you submit the form and your schedule subsequently changes and you are able to attend, please email the Senate Office at senate-admin@umd.edu.
Meetings are held from 3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Zoom unless noted otherwise.
Virtual Meeting Guidance
If you have any trouble accessing the meeting via Zoom, voting via Top Hat, or if you experience other problems during the Senate meeting, please email senatemeetinghelp@umd.edu for support.
Meeting Archives
Meeting Materials
All materials for upcoming University Senate meetings are posted below. In accordance with the Bylaws, materials for University Senate meetings are made available to the public via the University Senate website one week prior to each scheduled meeting. Meeting slides are also made available shortly after each University Senate meeting.
University Senate materials are made publicly available for any member of the campus community who wishes to review materials. Senators, please review all materials prior to each Senate meeting.