About the University Assembly
PennWest University is committed to a shared governance model that fosters open communication among all university stakeholders – students, faculty, staff and administrators – and promotes their active participation in policy development and decision making.
At the heart of this model is the University Assembly. With the exception of areas limited by collective bargaining agreement(s), the assembly will consider and make recommendations regarding all university policies pertaining to academic affairs; student affairs; residence life; facilities; institutional resources; enrollment management; finances and budgets; libraries; athletics; and diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Assembly meets once per month during the academic year. Meetings are held virtually via zoom and are open to all employee and students. Meeting links, agendas, and minutes are available to all employees and students through myPennWest.
2022/2023 Meeting Schedule
September 27, 2023
October 25, 2023
November 29, 2023
January 31, 2023
February 28, 2023
March 28, 2023
April 25, 2023
- University Assembly Charter
- PennWest’s Shared Governance Model
- PennWest’s Shared Governance Decision Matrix
2022-2023 Assembly Roster
Officers
Dr. Jacqueline Knaust, Chair
James Pflugh, Vice Chair
Cas Byrnes, Secretary
Members
Cindy Stonick, Appointed AFSCME Representative: PennWest California
Katrina Pascuzzo, Appointed AFSCME Representative: PennWest Clarion
Ross Brumagin, Appointed AFSCME Representative: PennWest Edinboro
Kathleen Morouse, Appointed APSCUF Representative: PennWest California
Dr. Joyce Overly, Appointed APSCUF Representative: PennWest Clarion
Dr. Lee Williams, Appointed APSCUF Representative: PennWest Edinboro
Pete Coughlin, Appointed APSCUF Coaches Representative: PennWest California
Heath Calhoun, Appointed APSCUF Coaches Representative: PennWest Clarion
Matt Hill, Appointed APSCUF Coaches Representative: PennWest Edinboro
Dr. Robin Weaver, Appointed Faculty Senate Representative: PennWest California
Dr. Jacqueline Knaust, Appointed Faculty Senate Representative: PennWest Clarion
Dr. Peter Kuvshinikov, Appointed Faculty Senate Representative: PennWest Edinboro
Dawn Bellotti, Appointed OPEIU Representative: PennWest California
Ryan Kempert, Appointed POA Representative: PennWest California
Corporal Shane R. White, Appointed POA Representative: PennWest Clarion
Jacob Machinski, Appointed POA Representative: PennWest Edinboro
James Pflugh, Appointed SCUPA Representative: PennWest California
Dr. Erin Lewis, Appointed SCUPA Representative: PennWest Clarion
Kevin Haft, Appointed SPFPA Representative: PennWest Edinboro
Cassidy Byrnes, Appointed SGA Representative: PennWest California
Sam Shannon, Appointed SGA Representative: PennWest Clarion
Colton Rocco, Appointed SGA Representative: PennWest Edinboro
Dr. Brenda Fredette, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Susanne Fenske, Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Student Affairs
Fawn Petrosky, Vice President for Finance
Sarah Freed, Interim Vice President for Enrollment
Jim Geiger, Vice President for Advancement and Clarion Campus Administrator
Kelly Repinski, Chief of Staff and Executive Director for University Affairs