University Research Committee

Membership 2024-25

Chair: Kimberly Pendell

NameDivision (Department)Start of Service
Dolidan, AnnabelleCLAS-AL (WLL)2024
Erdogan, BerrinSB2020
Estes, JonesOI2024
Goforth, AndreaCLAS-SCI (CH)2023
Granek, EliseCLAS-SCI (ESM)2022
Hamilton, AngelaAO2022
Herrera, CristinaCLAS-SS (CHLA)2022
Jordan, SidSSW2024
Morningstar, MaryCOE 
Pendell, KimberlyLIB2020
Rachmuth, MosheCLAS-AL (WLL)2023
Ripolles, CarmenCOTA2022
Shifrer, DaraCLAS-SS (SOC)2021
Wallace, NealSPH2023
Wang, LimingCUPA2023
Zhang, ZhongiongMCECS2022
  status 6/12/2024

Charge

1. Conduct periodic surveys of the Faculty regarding the infrastructure, training, and services available to faculty for the conduct of research, including satisfaction, suggestions for improvement, and any obstacles identified by the faculty.

2. Recommend to the Provost and President suitable policies and standards for University-level investments and initiatives pertaining to research.Recommend to the Faculty Senate or its appropriate committees and to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies suitable policies and standards for University Studies courses and programs.

3. Work with relevant members of the Faculty and Administration to develop Data Management infrastructure and policies.

4. Work with relevant members of the administration to develop ideas and plans to improve and increase research across the University, and; and to suggest paths forward through challenges.

5. Act in liaison with appropriate committees, including the Academic Quality Committee and the Faculty Development Committee.

6. Report at least once each year to the Senate, including the results of faculty surveys and a report on research at all degree levels including undergraduate.

Reports

URC Annual Report 2020-21 - Presentation to Faculty Senate, Nov. 2021