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2025-2026 University Council Members
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University Council Voting Members

University Council Chair
Barbara May, Provost

University Council Vice-Chair
Eva Guggemos, University Faculty Chair

University Faculty Chair-Elect
Alison McLellan

Deans
Jill Dolata, Dean College of Graduate/Professional Studies
Bisant Labib, Dean College of Optometry
Josie Ragolia, Interim Dean University Libraries 
Mary Von, Dean College of Health Professions
Jaye Cee Whitehead, Dean College of Undergraduate Studies

Dean of Student Engagement and Inclusion
Pete Erschen

Faculty Senate
Mike Bridges, Faculty Senate Chair

Staff Senate
Megan Rice, Staff Senate Chair
Rana Tahir, Staff Senate Chair-elect

Graduate/Professional Student Senate
Jasmin Schaefer, Chair

Undergraduate Student Senate
Gabriel Zurita, President

Faculty Chairs/Representatives
Scott Cooper, Graduate Division (Optometry)
Rick Jobs, Undergraduate Division (Arts & Sciences)
Robbie Pock, University Libraries 
Jenelle Shanley, Graduate Division (Health Professions)
Jordan Tinsley, Graduate Division (Education)

TBD, Undergraduate Division (Business)

Alumni Representative
TBD

University Council Non-Voting Members

Amy Eaton, Vice President of University Advancement
Mark Denney, Vice President of Finance and Administration 
Pierre Morton, Vice President of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Sarah Phillips, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
Brian King, Interim CIO/CISO
Jennifer Yruegas*, General Counsel

* These members hold votes through other roles held on the University Council.

University Council Executive Committee

Provost
Chair of the University Faculty
Chair-elect of the University Faculty
Chair of the Faculty Senate
Chair of the Staff Senate
President of the Undergraduate Student Senate
Chair of the Professional Student Senate

Councilor Resources