Members

Each Towson University Staff Senator is elected from their respective division or classification, so that all areas of the university have representation. All employees classified as staff are general members of TUSS.

2023-2024 Executive Board

  • Heather Sorensen — Chair
  • Andrew Rosenblum — Vice-Chair
  • Keisha Bownes — Treasurer
  • Vickie Hook — Secretary
  • Greg Primrose — Communications Officer
  • Theresa Jenkins — Past Chair

2023-2024 Senators

Senator TUSS Classification Term Ending
Heather Sorensen At-Large – Exempt June 2024
Brian Jara At-Large – Exempt June 2025
John Spivey At-Large – Exempt June 2025
Roodinz Vital At-Large – Exempt June 2026
Vickie Hook At-Large – Non-Exempt June 2024
Hassan Sanda At-Large – Non-Exempt June 2024
Dan Todd At-Large – Non-Exempt June 2025
Vacant At-Large – Non-Exempt  
Vacant Contingent  
Andrew Rosenblum Division of Academic Affairs June 2024
Saidat Adeleke Division of Academic Affairs June 2024
Deniz Erman Division of Administration & Finance June 2025
Kim Campion Division of Administration & Finance June 2024
Marcela Bender Division of Enrollment Management June 2026
Rebecca Halaney Division of Enrollment Management June 2026
Keiwana Perryman Executive Division June 2025
Jennifer Walsh Executive Division June 2026
Amber Taylor Division of Strategic Partnerships & Applied Research June 2026
Vacant Division of Strategic Partnerships & Applied Research  
Carolyn Harris Division of Student Affairs June 2026
Greg Primrose Division of Student Affairs June 2025
Barb Czajkowski Division of University Advancement June 2025
Liz Kelly Division of University Advancement June 2026
Keisha Bownes Division of University Marketing & Communications June 2026
Vacant Division of University Marketing & Communications  
Siobhan Keplinger Operations & Human Resources June 2025
Bianca Thornley Operations & Human Resources June 2026

Senate Organization

Executive Board

There are six executive officers of the Senate: chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, communications officer, and past chair.

Voting Senators

Voting membership is comprised as below to serve three-year staggered terms:

  • Two (2) elected from the exempt and non-exempt staff of each University Administrative Division (Academic Affairs, Administration and Finance, Enrollment Management, Executive, Human Resources and Operations, Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research, Student Affairs, University Advancement, and University Marketing and Communications)
  • One (1) contingent representative
  • Nine (9) at large representatives (five exempt and four non-exempt)

These representatives shall serve as the governing body and have full voting rights and responsibilities at convened meetings.

General Membership

General membership consists of all exempt and non-exempt staff members. General members have the right to vote during elections for Senators.