Faculty Senate

The members of the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, recognizing their role in promoting excellence in higher education and aware of the responsibilities and rights this role entails, establish Faculty Senate in order to provide a formal, institutionally recognized avenue and voice for that role. The Faculty Senate advances the welfare of the College in general and the faculty in particular, contributes to the principles and practices of shared governance within the College, and provides a formal voice to the Administration and, as appropriate, the Board of Trustees.

Faculty Senate Officers

Sandra McCarstle

President

McCarstleS@wcjc.edu
979-532-6340

Grady Smith

Vice President

SmithG@wcjc.edu
979-532-6328

Gina Wilson

Secretary

WilsonG@wcjc.edu
979-532-6398

Faculty Senate Representatives

Division Representative
Term: 2025-2026

Representative
Term: 2025-2027

Allied Health Sharla Walker Gina Wilson
Communication & Fine Arts Jessi Snider Julie Rodriguez
Life Sciences Stacie Ringleb-Krutilek Holly Merta
Math & Physical Sciences Melissa Moore Bracha Silverstone
Social & Behavioral Sciences Ken Grubb Jason Bennett
Technology & Business Sandra McCarstle David Woods
Vocational Science Grady Smith David Voulgaris

Faculty Senate Meetings

Meetings follow Roberts Rules of Order and are open to the public.  
Agenda item requests may be submitted to the President or Secretary.  Requests must be received at least 10 days prior to the posted meeting date.

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Feb 3, 2026 3:00 PM
CDC Library, Wharton Campus

Agenda
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Minutes

Mar 3, 2026 3:00 PM
CDC Library, Wharton Campus
Agenda
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April 7, 2026 3:00 PM
CDC Library, Wharton Campus
Agenda
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May 5, 2026 3:00 PM
CDC Library, Wharton Campus
Agenda
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Faculty Senate Constitution and By-Laws