Executive Committee
Executive Committee
The Purpose of the Executive Committee
The Executive Committee serves as the coordinating and advisory body of the Faculty Senate, providing leadership continuity, institutional memory, and support for the effective organization of Senate work. Composed of Senate officers, elected Senators, and past leadership, the committee advances shared governance and fulfills its responsibilities in accordance with established Faculty Senate policies.
Through collaboration, long-term perspective, and institutional memory, the committee helps advance the work of shared governance and supports the Faculty Senate in fulfilling its academic and governance responsibilities.
The committee is composed of the Chair of the Faculty Senate, the Chair-Elect, six elected Senators, and the immediate past Chair of the Senate. Should the immediate past Chair be unable to serve, the most recent past Senate Chair available shall be called to serve in this capacity. In all cases, the past Senate Chair—whether immediate or appointed—serves as a voting member of the Executive Committee, independent of current Faculty Senate membership.
Meetings:
The EC meets every Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 PM, except for the weeks when Faculty Senate meets.
The 2025-2026 Roster
Faculty Senate Chair (2025-2026)
Natashia Lindsey, PhD
She/her
Associate Professor
Department of Theatre & Film
Affiliated faculty in Africana and Black Studies
Samuelson Building 202B
Contact: lindseyn@cwu.edu
Faculty Senate Past-Chair
Contact: Peter.Klosterman@cwu.edu
Faculty Senate Chair-Elect
She/Her/Hers
Professor & Program Coordinator
Contact: amy.claridge@cwu.edu
Executive Committee Member
Contact: Amanda.Obery@cwu.edu
Executive Committee Member
Contact: AnaPaula.Freire@cwu.edu
Executive Committee Member
Contact: Jim.Johnson@cwu.edu
Executive Committee Member
Contact: julia.stringfellow@cwu.edu
Executive Committee Member
Contact: KyungHee.Im@cwu.edu
Executive Committee Member
Distinguished Faculty NTT Teaching Award Recipient
Contact: Lila.Harper@cwu.edu
Executive Committee Member
Contact: Tennecia.Dacass@cwu.edu
EC Open Forum
2025-2026 Executive Committee Open Forum Meeting Dates
The Faculty Senate Executive Committee welcomes faculty to attend the open portion of its meetings as an opportunity to engage in shared governance in a less formal setting. These sessions provide space for faculty to share ideas, raise concerns, or simply observe the committee’s work. Open meetings are accessible both in person at the Grupe Faculty Center and via Zoom from 3:00 - 4:00 PM.
*To request the meeting link email senate@cwu.edu.
Fall Winter Spring
October 8th January 21st April 15th
November 12th February 11th May 13th
December 10th March 11th June 10th
Submit a Complaint or Request for Consultation
Faculty members may raise a concern for review by the Executive Committee by submitting the Faculty Complaint Form, or request Faculty Senate consultation through the Request For Consultation form. Both forms may be submitted via email to senate@cwu.edu.
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