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.”

Anupam Chander, J.D.
Vice President, Law Center Caucus
“It’s an honor to serve as a Vice President of the Georgetown University Senate. I hope to continue to build Georgetown’s deep commitment to both academic excellence and ethical leadership.”

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.”

George Luta, Ph.D.
Vice President, GUMC Caucus
“I am serving in this capacity to lead the efforts to revitalize the Medical Center Caucus as to be able to fully participate in the shared governance of GUMC, and to effectively and efficiently promote faculty-centered proposals regarding the mission, operation, and major initiatives of our medical center. To be successful as a Caucus, we need to identify our long-term vision, establish and actively pursue clearly defined priorities, and, last but not least, operate in a more proactive manner.”

Jill Ogg-Gress, DNP
Secretary-Treasurer
“Shared governance is essential to creating a productive and rewarding academic environment for faculty and students. As an officer with the Faculty Senate, I have found a rewarding opportunity to learn more about the faculty governance process while working collaboratively with the officers.”
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, every two years the Senate elects leadership from its membership. In the event that a vacancy occurs, there shall be a special election. The next Faculty Senate Officer election will occur at the May 31, 2023 Senate meeting. Please contact facultysenate@georgetown.edu with any questions.