Executive Committee
The Executive Committee (EC) directs the activities of the Faculty Council. The EC is responsible for preparing the agenda for general Senate meetings and proposes to the Senate appropriate committee structure and measures, policies, and other initiatives relevant to carrying out the business of the Senate.
Committee Chairs

Elena Grigorenko
Professor
CLASS
Term Exp: 8/31/2026

Patrick Peters
Professor
ARCH
Term Exp: 8/31/2026

Kristi Santi
Professor
EDU
Term Exp: 8/31/2027
2025-2026 Membership

JéAnna Abbott
Professor
GHL
Term Exp: 8/31/2026

Jim Briggs
Associate Provost, Faculty Development & Faculty Affairs
Faculty Affairs
Ex Officio

Sarah Larsen
Vice Provost & Dean, The Graduate School
Academic Affairs
Ex Offcio

Teri Longace
Sr. Vice Provost & Dean, Undergraduate Student Success
Academic Affairs
Ex Offcio

Claudia Neuhauser
Vice President, Division of Research
DOR
Ex Offcio

Melissa Markofski
Associate Professor
CLASS
Term Exp: 8/31/2027

Doug Thornton
Associate Professor
PHA
Term Exp: 8/31/2026