Leadership

Susan E. Mulroney, Ph.D.
President

“While I never set a goal to be President of the Faculty Senate, serving has been one of the most fulfilling roles I have undertaken at Georgetown. The opportunity to work with Officers, faculty and leadership from all campuses on wide ranging issues, while continually working for transparency of information and equity is immensely gratifying– if I had known what an illuminating and educational experience it would be, I would have made it a goal long ago. The work of the Senate President is challenging, but the good news is, the current Officers have created an administrative structure that facilitates the orientation of newly elected Officers to their positions, allowing them all (including the President) to hit the ground running. I give it 5 stars.”

Kathryn de Luna, Ph.D.
Vice President, Main Campus Caucus

“Although the most obvious Senate work relates to faculty policies and shared governance, I have found rewarding the more informal collaboration with faculty from other units and campuses and with administration and staff. Not only does serving as a Senate officer offer a way to learn how the university is organized and operates, it allows faculty to participate in the brainstorming and advising that shapes administrative decisions that affect the lives of faculty, staff, and students.”

Jessica Jones, Ph.D.
Vice President, GUMC Caucus

“For the past three years as a member of the Faculty Senate, I have represented the interests of GUMC faculty as we adjusted to the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the return to campus, I have worked to make sure we have the facilities necessary to carry out our research, education, and clinical missions. I welcome the opportunity to represent my colleagues in the GUMC Senate Caucus and ensure that our voices are heard by leadership.”

Anita Krishnakumar, J.D.
Vice President, Law Center Caucus

“I look forward to serving as a liason for the Law Center and to collaborating with faculty across the University.  I am grateful for the opportunity to learn more about how the University operates and to build community with colleagues outside the Law Center.”

Jennifer C. Boettcher, MLS, MBA
Secretary-Treasurer

“I have been in service to the Georgetown University Faculty Senate since 2005 in many capacities. Being the Faculty Senate Secretary fits naturally with my identity. I am an information professional. My profession collects, organizes, and provides access to information so people can make informed decisions and generate wisdom. I would be happy to hear your ideas or suggestions on how to make accessing Faculty Senate information better and more meaningful.”

Officer Roles

The Senate has five Officers: a President, a Vice-President for each campus, and a Secretary-Treasurer. Officers must be members of the Senate. Detailed information about the Officer roles is available below to encourage faculty to learn more about the positions and potentially get involved in Senate leadership. Per Section 6 of the Faculty Senate Constitution, the Senate Officers serve three-year terms, beginning September 1. The President and Secretary-Treasurer have a limit of two consecutive full terms. In the event that a vacancy occurs, there shall be a special election. The next Faculty Senate Officer election will occur at the May 28, 2025 Senate meeting. Please contact facultysenate@georgetown.edu with any questions.

The Faculty Senate President is responsible for bringing information, as well as concerns and/or needs of the University faculty to the Senate for discussion. The President is responsible for making sure that the Senate performs the functions set out in the Senate Constitution. The President provides a transparent interface of communication between the administration (University President, CFO, EVPs) and the faculty, communicating faculty concerns to the administration, and bringing information from the administration to the faculty through Senate meetings. The time commitment is substantial, with responsibilities including running Faculty Senate, Senate Steering Committee, and Senate Budget Committee meetings; setting the agenda and running the Faculty Affairs Subcommittee at the Board of Directors meetings; meeting regularly with University leaders and faculty; and attending other University functions. The position is recognized with an annual $10,000 stipend, and $20,000 research fund.

The Senate Vice President, Law Center, is responsible for helping to bring the concerns of the Law school faculty and community to the University, and to keep the Law School faculty up-to-date on Senate activities and decisions. The time commitment is substantial, including actively participating in the Faculty Senate, Senate Steering Committee and Senate Budget Committee, meeting with University leaders and faculty, and attending other University functions. The Senate Vice President of each campus shall call and chair meetings of its Caucus unless the Caucus elects another chair. The Senate Vice President from each campus shall appoint annually the election officer(s) for that campus. The position is recognized with an annual $5,000 stipend, and $10,000 research fund that can also be used for a course buy-out (if approved by Unit head).

The Senate Vice President, Main Campus, is responsible for helping to bring the concerns of the main campus faculty and community to the University Senate and leadership, and to keep the Main Campus faculty up-to-date on Senate activities and decisions through coordination with the Main Campus Executive Faculty (MCEF). The time commitment is substantial, including actively participating in the Faculty Senate, Senate Steering Committees and Senate Budget Committees, meeting with different University leaders and faculty several times a month, and attending other University functions. The Main Campus Vice President runs the Main Campus Caucus, with a primary function of assessing Senate activities, staffing Main Campus and Universities committees (Including UCRT), and serves as a liaison between Senate and the MCEF. The position is recognized with an annual $5,000 stipend, and $10,000 research fund that can also be used for a course buy-out (if approved by Unit head).

The Senate Vice President, Medical Center, is responsible for helping to bring the concerns of the GUMC faculty and community to the University Senate and leadership, and to keep the GUMC faculty up-to-date on Senate activities and decisions. The time commitment is substantial, including actively participating in the Faculty Senate, Senate Steering Committee and Senate Budget Committee, meeting with University leaders and faculty, and attending other University functions. The Medical Center Vice President runs the Medical Center Caucus, which also functions as the Medical Center Executive Faculty, with a primary role of leading Senate-related activities at the Medical Center. The Senate Vice President of each campus shall call and chair meetings of its Caucus unless the Caucus elects another chair. The Senate Vice President from each campus shall appoint annually the election officer(s) for that campus. The position is recognized with an annual $5,000 stipend, and $10,000 research fund that can also be used for a course buy-out (if approved by Unit head).

The Secretary-Treasurer prepares the minutes of Senate and Steering Committee meetings and ensures they are properly approved and recorded. The Senate President may delegate management of the Senate budget to the Secretary-Treasurer. The position is recognized with an annual $2,500 stipend, and $5,000 research fund that can also be used for a course buy-out (if approved by Unit head).