Introduction

  • This election is for Faculty Senate At-large Representatives. The rules for this election are listed below.
  • The nominees for the Faculty Senate At-large Representatives election are listed to the right. The list to the right is not a ballot.
  • This list in not official until nominations have been closed and the list of nominees has been reviewed and verified by the APSCUF Nominations and Elections Committee.
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The nominees for Faculty Senate At-large Representatives are:

Phyllis A. Belak
Brian Bowen
Maria A (Ola) Kopacz
James Scythes
Julie Wiest

Nominations close Mar 21, 2015.
All Regular Faculty may be nominated.

Rules for the Election

    • 6 At-Large Seats. 5 seats for 3-year term. 1 seat for 2-year term (2-year term awarded to the winner with the least votes).
    • The election is decided by a plurality of those casting votes.
    • Faculty may be nominated as both a school, college, or non-classroom faculty representative and as an at-large representative; however, candidates elected as a school, college, or non-classroom faculty representative will be removed from the list of nominees for the election of at-large representatives.
    • Each candidate selected counts as a cast vote.

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Phyllis A. Belak


Department: Accounting

Hi Colleagues, I am looking for your support as I seek election to the faculty senate. Although I would be new to this committee, I want to be involved in advocating and evaluating university policy. As accounting professor, current criminal justice graduate student, and alumna of WCUPA, I am committed to the continued success of the university. Thanks for your consideration.


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Brian Bowen


Department: Mathematics

The Faculty Senate is a critical group within the University, providing the opportunity for the voice of the faculty to be heard in terms of critical issues. During my three years on the Faculty Senate I have witnessed and participated in the positive impact that this can have on our campus atmosphere. I look forward to continuing to work on this process for a second term. Thank you.


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Maria A (Ola) Kopacz


Department: Communication Studies

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies. I am currently serving as a Senate Proxy. I would be honored to serve the University as a Faculty Senator.


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James Scythes


Department: History

I served as one of the Temporary Faculty representatives to the Faculty Senate during the 2012-2013 academic year. After being converted to tenure track in 2013, I spent the 2013-2014 academic year as an Interim Senator. This year I served on the Faculty Senate as an At-Large Representative and am currently a member of the Student Welfare Committee. I have enjoyed working with the members of the Faculty Senate on many important issues and would like the opportunity to continue serving. I would appreciate your vote for me as an At-Large Faculty Senate Representative.


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Julie Wiest


Department: Anthropology & Sociology

I have served as a Faculty Senate proxy for two years. Although I have enjoyed serving in this capacity, I would be honored to represent the faculty with an at-large seat on Senate. I take very seriously the need for this body and would work hard to help ensure that faculty needs are addressed and that faculty perspectives are considered in university decision-making. In addition, Senate provides a fantastic opportunity for a junior faculty member (such as myself) to become more familiar with university operations and actively participate in the university community. Thank you for considering me.


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