Governance Communications

University Governance shares a variety of statements, updates, and resources with the KU campus. Browse the selection of articles below for progress on pending policy amendments, updates on Shared Governance efforts, and more.

Staff Senate Elections FY 2026

Marissa Marshall, Business Coordinator: Audit,Risk & Compliance 

President-Elect FY 2026: 

Jessica Chilcoat, Associate Director, Finance Shared Service Center

New Staff Senators FY 2026: 

  • Joseph Andrew: Research Associate, Geology
  • Candace Bond: Managing Editor, ATLAS
  • Jessica Brown: KU Residential Custodial Assistant Director, Custodial Services
  • Améa Chandler: BSW Student Retention Coordinator and Sr. Academic Advisor, School of Social Welfare
  • Kennedy Chrisco: Microbiology Lab Coordinator, Undergraduate Biology
  • Abby Coffin: Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Success, Academic Affairs
  • Xoe Cranberry: Office Manager, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Environmental Studies/Geography & Atmospheric Science
  • Mataia Gales: Assistant Director for Student Senate Leadership Development, Student Affairs
  • Andrew Johannesen: Associate Researcher, Molecular Biosciences
  • Jeremy McLeod: IT Support Technician Senior, Information Technology 
  • Brian Moss: Reference Services Manager, KU Libraries
  • Caty Movich: Administrative Associate Senior, Institute for Policy & Social Research
  • Chris Wallace: Locksmith Senior, Facilities Planning & Development 
  • Trina Weekly: Business Director, Achievement & Assessment Institute 
  • Michelle Wilson: Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development, TRIO SES & STEM

Recent Governance Policy Updates