The Senate consists of 95 elected faculty representatives plus non-voting administrative representatives.
Senators serve three year terms.
The Executive Committee is elected from the Senate membership and meets weekly. The Senate meets monthly during the acdemic year. Administrative officers and other university community leaders make reports and answer questions on a regular basis at both the Executive Committee and full Senate meetings. The Senate office is open during regular office hours and offers services to the entire university community. The Senate has established a number of committees to assist in its governance responsibilities.