All-Faculty and At-large Faculty Governance Interest Statements

• Secretary of the Academic Senate (Officer); 1yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026) *Per Academic Senate By-laws Article III, Section 3.3, nominations received in the original call will be published on 8/27/2025 and additional nominations will be solicited for this seat for an additional week through 9/2/2025 (ballot statements will be published within the ballot period for all nominations rec'd)

  • Theresa (Tracey) Jackson, Mathematics and Statistics; self-nomination

• Academic Senate - Statewide Senator; 1 Semester Term (Fall 2025) *Per Academic Senate By-laws Article III, Section 3.3, nominations received in the original call will be published on 8/27/2025 and additional nominations will be solicited for this seat for an additional week through 9/2/2025 (ballot statements will be published within the ballot period for all nominations rec'd)

  • Missy Garvin, Psychology; self-nomination

• Lecturer Senator; 2yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2027) *Elected at-large; if not filled, the size of the Academic Senate adjusts. *Per Academic Senate By-laws Article III, Section 3.3, nominations received in the original call will be published on 8/27/2025 and additional nominations will be solicited for this seat for an additional week through 9/2/2025.

• Lecturer Senator; 1 Semester Term (Fall 2025) *Elected at-large; if not filled, the size of the Academic Senate adjusts. *Per Academic Senate By-laws Article III, Section 3.3, nominations received in the original call will be published on 8/27/2025 and additional nominations will be solicited for this seat for an additional week through 9/2/2025.

• Alternative Transportation Committee; 2yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2027) *Appointed by S&F from nominations received.

• Athletic Consultation Taskforce; 1 Semester Term (Fall 2025) *Appointed by S&F from nominations received.

• Dispute Resolution Board (DRB) - At-large Member; 3yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2028)

• Overlay Subcommittee - At-large Member; 2yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2027)

• Structure & Functions (S&F) - At-large Member; 3yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2028)

• Student Affairs Committee (SAC) - At-large Member; 3yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2028)

  • Yonjoong "YJ" Ryuh, Kinesiology; self-nomination

    • I’m a 6th-year Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. I lead service-learning courses, mentor student research and recently joined SSU’s Center for Community Engagement as a Faculty Fellow. If elected to SAC, I would like to contribute to addressing student needs and work on supporting advising, student rights and responsibilities, scholarships, and the overall quality of campus life. I’m especially interested in linking campus life with community-based, hands-on opportunities that improve campus life and career readiness.

       

  • Adele Santana, Business Administration; self-nomination

    • I ask for your support for my nomination to be an at-large member of the Student Affairs Committee, starting this Fall. During my 10 years at SSU I have focused on student wellbeing, advising and interaction with faculty. My sabbatical project was about how faculty can help improve the wellbeing of students with mental health issues, so they can succeed academically. I have previously been a member in the University Standards Subcommittee and in the University Studies Curriculum Committee. I would be honored to have the opportunity to serve in the Student Affairs Committee.

College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies Faculty Governance Representatives

• Academic Advising Subcommittee (AAS) - College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies (ECES) Member; 1yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026)

  • Ayumi Nagase, Early Childhood Studies; self-nomination

    • I have been a member of the subcommittee since the 2017-2018 AY, and I am eager to continue serving. My experience as a faculty advisor and ECS department chair, which I bring to the Academic Advising Subcommittee, has prepared me well for the challenges of leading the group. The subcommittee members nominated me to lead the group for this AY as my term expired in May 2025. It will be my second time chairing the subcommittee. I hope to contribute my experience to AAS's discussion on policies and practices toward more effective academic advising, which has become increasingly complicated. I am looking forward to further strengthening the campus-wide effort to implement holistic advising approaches, which encompass not only the narrow definition of academic success but also the students’ overall health and growth as young learners.

       

• Academic Technology and Instructional Spaces Subcommittee(ATISS) - College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies (ECES) Member; 1 Semester Term (Fall 2025)

• Scholarship Subcommittee - College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies (ECES) Member; 2yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2027)

  • Emily Clark, Ethnic Studies & Languages; self-nomination

    • My name is Emily Clark, and I am an Associate Professor of Spanish. I am running for the Scholarship Committee to help support students in pursuing a college education. I have served on this committee previously and enjoyed doing this crucial work. Like many members of our campus community, I received scholarships for study, and I feel they are important for the success and retention of our students. For these reasons, I would welcome the opportunity to be involved on this committee again. Please consider voting for me for the Scholarship Committee.

       

• Teaching & Learning Subcommittee (TLS) - College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies (ECES) Member; 2yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2027)

  • Suzanne O'Keefe, Educational Leadership and Special Education; self-nomination

    • I am writing to self-nominate for the Teaching & Learning Subcommittee of FSAC. As an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Special Education, my teaching, research, and service center on inclusive instructional practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and faculty professional development. I have designed and facilitated professional learning opportunities both within Sonoma State and in broader educational communities, including workshops on Universal Design for Learning, culturally responsive teaching, and effective instructional strategies for diverse learners. My background as a faculty mentor, program coordinator, and professional development leader has given me practical experience in supporting colleagues’ growth as educators while also fostering collaboration across disciplines. This is an exciting moment for the TLS Committee as it evolves and takes on new directions. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to shaping the committee’s vision for faculty professional development. My experiences in curriculum innovation, grant-funded faculty development initiatives, and service on committees focused on equity and inclusive pedagogy would allow me to bring both creative ideas and collaborative energy to this work. I am particularly eager to help design initiatives that build capacity across the university, ensuring that faculty are supported in their teaching practice and that our collective efforts continue to advance equity, access, and innovation in higher education.

       

• University Program Review Subcommittee (UPRS) - College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies (ECES) Member; 2yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2027)

College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts Faculty Governance Representatives

• Academic Senate - College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (HSSA) Senator; 1 semester Term (Spring 2026) *If not filled, the size of the Academic Senate adjusts.

• Academic Technology and Instructional Spaces Subcommittee (ATISS) - College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (HSSA) Member; 2yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2027)

• Faculty Standards & Affairs Committee (FSAC) - College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (HSSA) Member; 3yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2028)

• Faculty Subcommittee on Scholarly Activities (FSSA) - College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (HSSA) Member; 1yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026)

• Overlay Subcommittee (OL) - College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (HSSA) Member; 2yr Term (Fall 2025 -Spring 2027)

• University Studies Curriculum Committee - College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (HSSA) Member; 1 semester Term (Spring 2026)

College of Science, Technology, and Business Faculty Governance Representatives

• Overlay Subcommittee (OL) - College of Science, Technology, and Business (STB) Member; 1yr Term (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026)