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

Spring 2026

Mansfield Local Assembly – Thursday, January 29th at 3:00pm (In Person - G1 Retan Center)
- Join Zoom Meeting
Lock Haven Local Assembly – Thursday, February 5th at 3:00pm (In Person - 105 Greenburg Auditorium, Willis Health Science Building)
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CU Senate Executive Committee Meeting – Thursday, February 12th at 3:00pm
CU Senate Meeting – Thursday, February 19th at 4:00pm
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Bloomsburg Local Assembly – Wednesday, March 4th at 3:00pm (In Person - Hartline Science Center G38)
- Join Zoom Meeting
Lock Haven Local Assembly – Thursday, March 5th at 3:00pm (In Person - 105 Greenburg Auditorium, Willis Health Science Building)
- Join Zoom Meeting
Mansfield Local Assembly – Thursday, March 12th at 3:00pm (In Person - G1 Retan Center)
- Join Zoom Meeting
CU Senate Executive Committee Meeting – Thursday, April 2nd at 3:00pm
CU Senate Meeting – Thursday, April 9th at 3:00pm
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