About
The Faculty Senate serves as the representative body of the faculty and plays a central role in shared governance at the university. The Senate provides a forum for faculty voice, collaboration, and leadership on matters related to academic policy, faculty welfare, teaching and learning, and institutional effectiveness. Working collaboratively with university administration, the Faculty Senate represents faculty interests, communicates faculty perspectives, and supports the academic mission of the institution.
SRSU Faculty Senate Members 2026-2027
College of Health Sciences
Rachel Johnson (Voted in by faculty) (Term ends August 2028)
Billy Jack Ray (Appointed by President) (Term ends August 2027)
College of Education
Gayle White (Voted in by faculty) (Term ends August 2028)
Jennifer Miller-Ray (Appointed by President) (Term ends August 2027)
Rio Grande College of Business
Jose Mora (Voted in by faculty) (Term ends August 2027)
James Cho (Appointed by President) (Term ends August 2027)
Jimmy D. Case College of Literature, Arts, & Social Sciences
Oguzhan Basibuyuk (Voted in by faculty) (Term ends August 2027)
Jessica Velasco (Appointed by President) (Term ends August 2027)
College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences:
Ferhat Ozturk (Voted in by faculty) (Term ends August 2027)
Wesley Wynne (Appointed by President) (Term ends August 2027)
College of Agriculture, Life and Physical Sciences
Antonio Cantu de Leija (Voted in by faculty) (Term ends August 2028)
Ryan Luna (Appointed by President) (Term ends August 2027)
Place an item on the agenda.
To request an item be added to the monthly agenda, faculty may
Faculty Senate Meetings
The meetings are conducted as webinars. Faculty Senate members are invited as presenters and voting participants.
All faculty are welcome to attend as observers; attendance is optional and not required.
