Elections
The Administrative Senate conducts elections annually in the spring. The 38 elected representative seats serve two-year terms. Elections are held for approximately half of the senate seats in alternate years.
Become a Senator
Senators
There are currently 38 senator seats, including district senators and senators at-large. The distribution of district representation is proportionate to the number of administrative employees in each designated unit. 36 seats are elected from the main campus, including senators elected from districts and at-large. The remaining two senators are elected from the regional campuses.
Eligibility
An "administrator" is defined as an employee of Ohio University holding a Presidential appointment who spends more than 50% of his/her time on administrative duties. This shall exclude the President, Vice Presidents, Provost, Associate Provosts, the Secretary, and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, Deans, and those faculty whose responsibilities are defined as more than 50% administrative, but who have retained faculty rank but not faculty status.
To be a candidate for senator, an eligible administrator must complete and submit the application form authorized by the Elections Committee and must declare which district or at-large position they are seeking.
Election Process
1. Call for Applications
Early March
Open positions are announced. A call for nominations and applications is made to all administrators.
2. Application Submissions
Early to Mid March
Interested and eligible administrators submit applications to initiate candidacy.
3. Candidate Certification
Late March to Early April
Applications are certified to ensure that applicants are eligible to hold office.
4. Ballot Preparation
Early to Mid April
Ballots are prepared for distribution, including the names of all certified candidates.
5. Voting
Mid to Late April
Administrators vote on candidates. Returned ballots are validated.
6. Election Certification
Before last working day in April
Votes are counted. Election conduct and results are validated and certified. A report is sent to the Secretary of the Senate.
7. Result Announcement
June Senate meeting
The Secretary of the Senate announces election results.
8. Senate Inauguration
July 1
Newly elected senators and officers assume office.
Current Vacancies
If you're interested in self-appointing yourself to a vacancy, please email Administrative Senate at admin.senate@rini-tuote.com.
Become an Executive Officer
Officers
Executive Officer's seats include Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past Chair or Designee.
Eligibility
Elected senators who have completed one full year of service on the Administrative Senate are eligible to serve as Executive Officers. No individual may be elected to the same office for more than two consecutive terms.
Election Process
The Administrative Senate conducts biennial elections for Officers at the June Senate meeting. New Executive Officers officially take office on July 1.
Elections Committee
The Elections Committee shall manage and oversee the annual elections process for senators and for the Administrative Senate officers. Elections are held each Spring Semester. For more details about the election committee’s duties please review the Administrative Senate By-Laws. The Elections Committee shall be composed of three continuing senators appointed by the Executive Committee.
- Elections for senators should be held in March, but no later than May 1. Elections shall be held for approximately 50% of the senate seats in alternate years. Senators will serve two-year terms and will assume office on July 1.
- The Elections Committee shall, before July 1, present to the Secretary of the Administrative Senate a list of current senators. The list will also include a list of all individuals who were not elected as senators.
Members
- Logan Waldie, Chair
- Jenn Watson
- Jen Maskiell