Representation and Governance Committee

The Representation and Governance (R&G) Committee serves to enhance and protect the Faculty Senate’s representative legitimacy by working to ensure that the University of Virginia faculty have the opportunity for consequential input in discussions concerning academic functions. Its responsibilities include developing and maintaining principals and practices guiding the relationship between the Senate, the University Administration, and the Board of Visitors, as well as advocating for qualified Senatorial representation on high-level University committees. Additionally, the committee promotes the transparent information flow between Senators and their constituents.

Committee Members

2025-26 Representation and Governance Committee Members
Name School Department Job Title Term Ends

Judith Thomas

Non-school

UVA Library

Director of Faculty Programs

2028

Aaron Bloomfield

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Department of Computer Science

Professor

2029

Aniko Bodroghozy

College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Department of Media Studies

Professor

2027

Matt Hedstrom

College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Department of Religious Studies

Associate Professor

2026

Michelle Kisliuk

College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Department of Music

Professor

2029

Amy Ogden

College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Department of French Languages and Literatures

Associate Professor

2026

Brian Pusser

School of Education and Human Development

Department of Leadership, Foundations, and policy

Associate Professor

2026

Jim Savage

College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Department of Politics

Professor

2028

Minutes and Documents