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Highline College Faculty Senate

From Article II of the Faculty Senate Constitution
The purpose of the Senate shall be to provide a forum for faculty discussion, advocacy and leadership regarding academic affairs at Highline Community College. Toward that objective, the Senate shall:

  1. Serve as the paramount recommending body to the President and Board of Trustees to establish and revise college-wide academic standards, grading policies, degree requirements, and educational outcomes after considering input from all interested parties. (See R.C.W.28B.50.140(11))
  2. Serve as an advisory board to the Vice President and Deans of Instruction for college wide curricular issues.
  3. Gather, synthesize, and disseminate information relevant to interdisciplinary curricula and instructional activities.
  4. Hear and consider faculty concerns not covered by the HCEA Agreement and communicate such issues as are deemed appropriate to the Administration and the Board of Trustees.
  5. Provide recognition for exemplary faculty who have made significant contributions to the college through teaching, scholarship, or other service.

Agendas and Minutes  of Faculty Senate Meetings

The Senate meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month during the academic year.
At this time meetings are typically held via Zoom from 3-4PM.

During campus closures, contact the chair or secretary for virtual meeting links.

 

Senate Meeting Minutes and Agendas
Access to Senate Meeting Minutes (from 1996 to present) and Agendas (from 2019 to present) can be accessed at the Archives page

Faculty Senate Members

Fall 2025-Spring 2027

(terms run Fall – Spring)

Executive Committee
Sangeeta Sangha (Chair 2025-2027)
Cathy Cartwright (Vice-Chair 2025-2027)
Jack Harton  (Interim Secretary 2026-2026)
George Lopez (Senator-at-Large 2024-2025)
Razmehr Fardad (Senator-at-Large 2024-2026)

Division Senators
Arts & Humanities
Lauren Hatch (2024-2026)
Monica Lemoine(2025-2027)

Business
Kelly Converse (2024-26)
Mary Kajoka (2025-2026)

Health, Education, PE
Erin Hooyboer (2024-2026)
Ann Korn (2025-2027)

Pure and Applied Sciences
Lauren Wugalter (2024-2026)
Eric Baer (2025-2027)

Social Sciences
Rashmi Koushik (2024-2026)
Teri Balkenende (2025-2027)

Exec- officio Members
Interim Highline President – Dr. Jamilyn Penn
Designee –  Mariela Barriga
Student Support Center Director

Interim VP of Academic Affairs – Dr. Rolita Ezeonu
Designee – Liz Word
Dean, Academic Pathways & Student Learning Resources