The Ohio University Administrative Senate is an elected body representing administrators at Ohio University.
An "administrator" is defined as an employee of Ohio University holding a Presidential Appointment who spends more than 50% of his/her time in administrative duties. This shall exclude the President, Vice Presidents, Provost, Associate provosts, the Secretary and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, Deans, and those faculty whose responsibilities are defined as more than 50% administrative, but who have retained faculty rank but not faculty status (see Ohio University Faculty Handbook , Section II C ss (g)).
Mission
Administrative Senate's purpose is to promote and enhance the profession of university administration and, specifically, the profession at Ohio University. We are committed to providing a collective and independent voice to those having administrative responsibilities in the conduct of the educational mission of the University.The representative body fulfills its purpose by:
- promoting communication between administrators and senior level administration
- enhancing collaboration among employee groups and students
- providing representation to express concerns interests and priorities of administrators
- facilitating recognition for the accomplishments of administrators
Learn More
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Meetings
Administrative Senate meets monthly and there are multiple ways for you to attend and participate.
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Senators
Currently elected senators represent all areas of administrators. They serve on several levels including the greater Senate, standing committees, and communication with their districts.
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Work and Committees
The Senate is divided into several topical standing committees to work on elections, bylaws, policy, professional development, employee recognition, communications, and more.
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Constitution and Bylaws
Administrative Senate’s structure, responsibilities, and policies are governed by its constitution and bylaws.
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Code of Ethics
Administrative Senate has provided a code of ethics to guide Ohio University administrators.