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

CU Senate Executive Meeting - Thursday, November 12th - 3:00pm via Zoom
CU Senate Meeting - Thursday, November 19th - 3:00pm
- Join Zoom Meeting

Spring 2027

Mansfield Local Assembly - Thursday, January 21 – 3:00 pm in Allen Hall 104 and via Zoom
Lock Haven Local Assembly - Thursday, January 28 – 3:00 pm in Willis 118 and via Zoom
Bloomsburg Local Assembly - Wednesday, February 3 – 3:00 pm in Andruss Library, Schweiker 103 and via Zoom
CU Senate Executive Meeting - Thursday, February 18 – 3:00 pm via Zoom
CU Senate Meeting - Thursday, February 25 – 3:00 pm via Zoom
Mansfield Local Assembly - Thursday, March 4 – 3:00 pm in Allen Hall, 104 and via Zoom
Lock Haven Local Assembly - Thursday, March 18 – 3:00 pm in Willis 118 and via Zoom
Bloomsburg Local Assembly - Wednesday, March 24 – 3:00 pm in Andruss Library, Schweiker 103 and via Zoom
CU Senate Executive Meeting- Thursday, April 15 – 3:00 pm via Zoom
CU Senate Meeting- Thursday, April 22 – 3:00 pm via Zoom