Faculty Council
The Klein College of Science Faculty Council serves as a representative body elected from across the College’s four academic departments, working to advance the professional, scholarly, and community interests of KCOS faculty. In addition to fostering communication, collaboration, and shared governance within the College, the Council plays an active role in university‑wide service by participating on key committees, contributing to institutional decision‑making, and ensuring that the perspectives of Klein College faculty are reflected across UNC Charlotte. Through this work, the Faculty Council strengthens the academic mission of the College and supports a vibrant and engaged faculty community.
KCOS Faculty Council Representatives
Leadership, AY 2026-27
- Chair: John Taylor, Mathematics and Statistics
- Chair-elect: to be elected
- Recorder: to be elected
Representatives
- Biological Sciences: Shan Yan (alternate Sarah Stellwagen)
- Biological Sciences: Melanie Harris (alternate Farzana Ferdous)
- Chemistry: Jordan Poler (alternate vacant)
- Chemistry: Eric McKenzie (alternate vacant)
- Mathematics and Statistics: Helen (Xingjie) Li (alternate Hee Cheol Chung)
- Mathematics and Statistics: John Taylor (alternate Caylah Crosby)
- Physics and Optical Science: Vasily Astratov (alternate Rosario Porras-Aguilar)
- Physics and Optical Science: Ranko Heindl (alternate Farida Mohiuddin-Jacobs)
KCOS Faculty Council Meeting Dates 2026-27
- August 28
- September 25
- October 30
- November 20
- January 29
- February 26
- March 26
- April 30