Academic Leadership
The Washburn University Faculty Senate serves as the official representative body for faculty, playing a key role in shaping university policy and academic standards. Through collaborative governance, the Senate fosters dialogue, advocates for faculty interests, and works to enhance the quality of education across the institution. Faculty members are encouraged to participate, stay informed, and help advance the mission of Washburn University through engaged, shared leadership.Archived Minutes and Agendas
Agendas and Minutes for the past 3 years can be found in the links on this page. Archived minutes and agendas dating back to 2005 – 2006 can be accessed on the Faculty Senate SharePoint site.
Meeting dates
Location: Kansas Room (except as noted)
- Monday, September 8
- Monday, September 22
- Monday, October 6, Forum Room of BTAC
- Monday, October 27, Forum Room of BTAC
- Monday, November 10
- Monday, December 8
- Monday, January 26
- Monday, February 9
- Monday, February 23
- Monday, March 9
- Monday, March 30
- Monday, April 13
- Monday, April 27
Constitution
- Jim Schnoebelen, President
- Tonya Ricklefs, Vice President
- Ian Smith, Secretary
- Shaun Schmidt, Parliamentarian
- Akhadian Harnowo, School of Business
- John Francis, School of Law
- Tracy Davies, School of Nursing
- Sarah Holt, University Libraries
- Sarah Cook, Academic Affairs Chair
- Amanda Hartman, Electoral Committee Chair
2024-2026
Term Expires at the end of academic year 2025-2026:
Jayme Burdiek – SOBU – jayme.burdiek@washburn.edu
Patricia Dahl - SAS - patricia.dahl@washburn.edu
Tracy Davies - SON - tracy.davies@washburn.edu
Amber Dickinson - CAS (SOCSCI) - amber.dickinson@washburn.edu
John Francis - SOL - john.francis@washburn.edu
Miguel Gonzalez-Abellas - CAS (HUM) – miguel.gonzalez-abellas@washburn.edu
Sarah Holt - Univ Library - sarah.holt@washburn.edu
Gary Hu - CAS (NSD) - guannan.hu@washburn.edu
Madeline Lambing - UWF - madeline.lambing@washburn.edu
Eric Mosier - CAS (MM/KN) eric.mosier@washburn.edu
Marguerite Perret - CAS (C&P) marguerite.perret@washburn.edu
Shaun Schmidt - CAS (NSD) - shaun.schmidt@washburn.edu
Jim Schnoebelen – CAS (HUM) – jim.schnoebelen@washburn.edu
Ian Smith - At-Large (CAS) - ian.smith1@washburn.edu
Crystal Stevens - At-Large (SON) - crystal.stevens@washburn.edu
Zenova Williams - SAS - zenova.williams@washburn.edu
2025-2027
Term Expires at the end of academic year 2026-2027:
Adebanke Abebayo-CAS (HUM) - adebanke.abebayo@washburn.edu
Matt Bender – SOL - matt.bender@washburn.edu
Shanise Brooks - At-Large (UW) - shanise.brooks@washburn.edu
Crystal Buck – CAS (C&P) – crystal.buck@washburn.edu
Karen Camarda – CAS (NSD) - karen.camarda@washburn.edu
Sarah Cook - At-Large (CAS/NSD) - sarah.cook@washburn.edu
Dixie Copeland – SAS - dixie.copeland@washburn.edu
Jason Emry – CAS (NSD) - jason.emry@washburn.edu
Gary Graves – SAS - gary.graves@washburn.edu
Akhadian Harnowo – SOBu - akhadian.harnowo@washburn.edu
Amanda Hartman – SON - amanda.hartman@washburn.edu
Chris Jones – CAS (HUM) - chris.jones1@washburn.edu
Tucker Jones – CAS (SOCSCI) - tucker.jones@washburn.edu
Shawn Leisinger – SOL - shawn.leisinger@washburn.edu
Glen McBeth – SOL Librarian - glen.mcbeth@washburn.edu
Franki Ostrom - At-Large (Lib) - franki.ostrom@washburn.edu
Tonya Ricklefs – SAS - tonya.ricklefs@washburn.edu
Amy White – SON - amy.white1@washburn.edu
2025 - 2026
2024 - 2025
2023 - 2024
2022 - 2023
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