University Governance
University Governance houses the University, Faculty, Staff, and Student Senates, which work together with senior leadership to represent and support all campus constituents.
Branches of University Governance
University Senate
The University Senate brings together the voices of the Student, Staff, and Faculty Senates. The body recommends rules, regulations, and policies on behalf of the University’s faculty, staff, and students.
Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate is the elected voice of over 1,500 faculty members, including tenured and tenure-track professors, unclassified academic staff, librarians, lecturers, and teaching professors.
Staff Senate
The Staff Senate is the governing body for all staff at the University of Kansas and advocates on their behalf for workplace improvements, professional development opportunities, employee recognition, and more.
Student Senate
Student Senate is the primary advocate for students on campus. The body allocates student fees in ways that best serve students and represents the KU student voice to address and develop policy in students' best interests.
Latest Governance Communications
Tue, 03/24/2026
We extend our sincere thanks to Marissa Marshall for her outstanding leadership over the past year and her many contributions in support of KU. Beginning in April 2026, Jessica Chilcoat will step into the role of Staff Senate President, with Caty Movich as President - Elect alongside the Staff Senate team. We also welcome the new staff senators, listed below.
Mon, 05/05/2025
Josh Arpin shares a thank you to the campus community as he closes the year as University Senate president.
