Vice Chair

The Vice Chair (1) assume the duties of the Chair in the Chair's absence or incapacity; (2) performs such duties as are assigned by the Chair; (3) serves as Vice Chair of the Executive Board and as ex officio member of the Legislative Assembly. The term as Vice Chair is one year, beginning on September 1, 2026. At the conclusion of this term, the Vice Chair becomes the Senate Chair. In year three, the individual serves as Immediate Past Chair. The total term of service is three years. More details on the powers and responsibilities of the Vice Chair are available in the Academic Senate's bylaws.

At-Large Members of Executive Board

Members of the Executive Board coordinate and review actions and proposals from Senate committees and administration. They consult with and advise the Divisional Chair on all matters, including issues brought to attention from outside the Senate’s or administration’s formal structures. The Executive Board meets approximately twice per month between October and June. At-large members serve two-year terms. More details on the powers and responsibilities of the Executive Board are available in the Academic Senate's bylaws.

Members of Committee on Committees

ConC members nominate, select, and appoint the Chair, Vice Chair, and members of each UCLA and UC-level standing committee, subject to Legislative Assembly approval. They also suggest members for joint Senate-Administration Committees and advise the Administration on faculty nominees for search and review committees. ConC meets approximately twice per month between October and June. More details on the powers and responsibilities of the ConC are available in the Academic Senate's bylaws.

Vice Chair

Eligibility: Any Senate faculty member may run for this office who does not hold an administrative post of department chair or above (Chapter IV, Section 3, Bylaw 45.E.2). This position receives modest compensation. 

Please note: Vice Chair service is “incompatible with service as an administrative officer, as a Department Chair, or as a member of the Faculty Executive Committee of the School or College.” (Chapter IV, Section 3, Bylaw 45.E.2). Legislative Ruling 6.21(B) clarifies that an administrative officer includes department vice chair as well as substantially similar titles including “Special Advisor” and “Faculty Equity Advisor.” This exclusion is necessary to avoid conflicts of interest posed by reporting to both the faculty and the administration. Either the Executive Board or Legislative Assembly can grant an exception after considered evaluation and a favorable vote.

Run for Vice Chair: Submit a nominating petition between Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 12pm PDT and Friday, March 20, 2026, 5pm PDT via DMS (SSO Login Required). A nominating petition contains:

• the endorsement of five members of the UCLA Academic Senate exclusive of the candidate;
• a chronology or summary of past Academic Senate service, Administrative service (to Schools or departments), and University service (other programs of the University) [for an example, see the “Summary of Service” for Senate Leadership on our People page];
• a signed statement expressing readiness to serve as Vice Chair and Chair in corresponding successive years of election and service; and
• an optional, but recommended, statement not to exceed 200 words.

At-large Members of the Executive Board

Open Positions: Five new members of the Executive Board shall be elected to two-year terms, 2026-2028.

Eligibility: Any Senate faculty member at any rank may apply. 

Please note: membership on the Executive Board is “incompatible with service as an administrative officer, as a Department Chair, or as a member of the Faculty Executive Committee of the School or College.” (Chapter IV, Section 3, Bylaw 45.E.2). Legislative Ruling 6.21(B) clarifies that an administrative officer includes department vice chair as well as substantially similar titles including “Special Advisor” and “Faculty Equity Advisor.” This exclusion is necessary to avoid conflicts of interest posed by reporting to both the faculty and the administration. Either the Executive Board or Legislative Assembly can grant an exception after considered evaluation and a favorable vote. 

Run for At-Large Member of the Executive Board: Submit a nominating petition between Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 12pm PDT and Friday, March 20, 2026, 5pm PDT via DMS (SSO Login Required). A nominating petition contains:

• the endorsement of three UCLA Academic Senate members exclusive of the candidate, and;
• a chronology or summary of past Academic Senate service, Administrative service (to Schools or departments), and University service (other programs of the University) [for an example, see the “Summary of Service” for Senate Leadership on our People page].

Members of the Committee on Committees

Open Positions: Twelve new ConC members shall be elected from constituencies to three-year terms, 2026-2029.

Eligibility: Any Senate faculty member at any rank may apply for At-Large positions. 

Please note: membership on the Committee on Committees is “incompatible with service as an administrative officer, as a Department Chair, or as a member of the Faculty Executive Committee of the School or College.” (Chapter IV, Section 3, Bylaw 45.E.2). Legislative Ruling 6.21(B) clarifies that an administrative officer includes department vice chair as well as substantially similar titles including “Special Advisor” and “Faculty Equity Advisor.” This exclusion is necessary to avoid conflicts of interest posed by reporting to both the faculty and the administration. Either the Executive Board or Legislative Assembly can grant an exception after considered evaluation and a favorable vote. 

Each of the following constituencies has one open seat. (Note: Faculty from department names labeled with an asterisk * are not eligible for nomination or election this cycle.)

Seat 2 – Physical Sciences: Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences; Chemistry and Biochemistry*; Earth Planetary and Space Sciences; Mathematics; Physics and Astronomy; Statistics and Data Science

Seat 4 – Social Sciences: Communication; Geography*; History; Philosophy; Political Science

Seat 6 – The Arts: Architecture and Urban Design; Art; Art History; Design | Media Arts; Ethnomusicology; Film, Television, and Digital Media*; Music Performance; Education and Composition; Musicology; Theatre; World Arts and Cultures/Dance

Seat 7 – Health Sciences: Biostatistics; Community Health Sciences*; Dentistry; Environmental Health Sciences; Epidemiology; Health Policy and Management; Nursing

Seat 8 - Management and Others: Economics*; Management; Administrative Officers; Senate Emeriti (w/o home department)

Seat 9 - Education, Law and Public Affairs: Education*; Information Studies; Law; Public Policy; Social Welfare; Urban Planning

Seat 10 – Engineering: Aerospace Studies; Bioengineering; Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering*; Computer Science; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Materials Science and Engineering; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Military Science; Naval Science

Seat 11 – Basic Sciences: Biological Chemistry; Computational Medicine; Human Genetic; Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics; Molecular and Medical Pharmacology*; Neurobiology; Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics; Physiology

Seat 12 - Anesthesiology, Surgery and Radiation Oncology: Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine; Head and Neck Surgery; Neurosurgery; Orthopedic Surgery; Radiation Oncology; Surgery*

Seat 13 – Neurology and Psychiatry: Neurology, Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences

Seat 14 - Pediatrics and Affiliate Locations: Medicine (affiliate locations); Pediatrics

Seat 16 – Department of Medicine: Department of Medicine (on-campus)

Run For the Committee on Committees: Submit a nominating petition between Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 12pm PDT and Friday, March 20, 2026, 5pm PDT via DMS (SSO Login Required). A nominating petition contains:

• the endorsement of two members of the UCLA Academic Senate exclusive of the candidate;
• a chronology or summary of past Academic Senate service, Administrative service (to Schools or departments), and University service (other programs of the University) [for an example, see the “Summary of Service” for Senate Leadership on our People page], and;
• an optional statement of no longer than 200 words.

Vice Chair, At-large Members of the Executive Board, and Constituency Seats on the Committee on Committees

All Academic Senate members, including emeriti, elect the Vice Chair and at-large members of the Executive Board.^[1] Academic Senate members, including emeriti, will also vote in elections for a constituency seat (Seat 1-16) on the Committee on Committees, if there is a seat up for election in their constituency. Voting takes place via the Academic Senate’s Data Management System (DMS) from Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 12pm PDT to Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 12pm PDT.

[1] At its November 13, 2025, meeting, the Legislative Assembly approved a proposal to amend Bylaw 150 (Elections) so that the at-large members of the Executive Board are now elected by all Senate faculty.

Legislative Assembly Members

Duties/Responsibilities: The Legislative Assembly (LgA) holds at least four meetings per academic year. Per Divisional Bylaw 55, Legislative Assembly representatives review and vote on legislative matters, have the privilege of the floor to bring forward and discuss motions, and may second motions and vote. “Members of the Legislative Assembly shall report regularly to their constituents, preferably at Department meetings, on actions by and proposals before the Legislative Assembly, and shall actively seek their input and advice.” 

Terms: Terms are for three academic years and ordinarily begin on September 1 of each academic year. 

Legislative Assembly Representative Terms and Vacant Seats: This list includes current representatives, alternates, and vacant seats by department with terms listed. 

Election Procedures: Per Divisional Bylaw 150.C.2, Academic Senate members of each department elect LgA representative(s) and alternates by secret ballot and per Departmental Bylaws. All department bylaws include a section about elections although they may not specifically mention LgA representatives. 

Election Deadlines: Every Spring quarter, the UCLA Academic Senate Elections Commissioner notifies department Chairs of the deadline for the election of LgA representatives. The Spring 2026 deadline for departments and CIIs to hold elections and report results to the Academic Senate is May 14, 2026. 

Election Results Submission: After the department completes its election, the department chair reports the results, including the faculty vote count, by completing this form. Please email lga@senate.ucla.edu if you have any questions.