Academic Senate - FAQ

Youngstown State University—an urban research university—emphasizes a creative, integrated approach to education, scholarship, and service. The University places students at its center; leads in the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge; advances civic, scientific, and technological development; and fosters collaboration to enrich the region and the world.

Academic Senate - FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Current Meeting Dates/Times:

NOTE: All Meetings will be held in Debartolo Hall Room 132

  • September 3, 2025
  • October 1, 2025
  • November 5, 2025
  • December 3, 2025
  • Janurary 7, 202 6 (Postponed)
  • Feburary 4, 2026
  • March 11, 2026
  • April 1, 2026
  • April 22, 2026

This page can be checked any time for more meeting information

Please see our attendance policy for more information

Our landing page has instructions here on how to get enrolled in our mailing list

The Vice Chair of the Senate serves as the Chair of the Governance Committee. Please contact the Senate Vice Chair for information on committee openings.

For more information regarding committees and their structure, visit our Senate Committee page

To help prepare for a senate meeting, it is recommended that you review the Academic Senate Constitution and Bylaws, which are found on our landing page. 

Senators are expected to attend all senate in-person meetings based on the established senate schedule. Senators are expected to review any documents sent a week before senate meetings to come prepared to vote on important senate issues. Senators are also encouraged to actively contribute to the discussion on various senate topics.

To catch up on any missed meetings, check the Academic Senate Meeting Information Page to review minutes, agendas, and recordings of each meeting.