University Senate and Governance

Commonwealth University Senate Constitution

Preamble

This Constitution establishes a system of shared governance that delineates the shared authority of the faculty, management, the students, and all recognized collective bargaining units. Underlying this Constitution is the assumption that faculty, staff, and students wish to work with management in a collegial environment for the benefit of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.

This Constitution will not contradict, interfere with, or supersede agreements reached between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), and all recognized collective bargaining units or any obligations of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (also referred to as Commonwealth University) under applicable state or federal laws or governing policies or procedure/standards of PASSHE.

Senators, Local Assembly Representatives, and Committee Members

Additional Senate Information & Resources

Fall 2026

Mansfield Local Assembly Meeting - Thursday, August 27th - 3:00pm (In-person Retan G-1)
- Join Zoom Meeting
Lock Haven Local Assembly Meeting - Thursday, September 3rd - 3:00pm (In-person Willis Room 118)
- Join Zoom Meeting
Bloomsburg Local Assembly Meeting - Wednesday, September 9th - 3:00pm (In-person Hartline G42)
- Join Zoom Meeting
CU Senate Executive Meeting - Thursday, September 24th - 3:00pm via Zoom
CU Senate Meeting - Thursday, October 1st - 3:00pm
- Join Zoom Meeting
Mansfield Local Assembly Meeting - Thursday, October 8th - 3:00pm (In-person Retan G-1)
- Join Zoom Meeting
Lock Haven Local Assembly Meeting - Thursday, October 15th - 3:00pm (In-person Willis Room 118)
- Join Zoom Meeting
Bloomsburg Local Assembly Meeting - Wednesday, October 21st - 3:00pm (In-person Hartline G42)
- Join Zoom Meeting
CU Senate Executive Meeting - Thursday, November 12th - 3:00pm via Zoom
CU Senate Meeting - Thursday, November 19th - 3:00pm
- Join Zoom Meeting