University Research Committee
Reporting Line
The University Research Committee reports to the Vice Provost for Research.
Composition of Membership
The committee consists the following members:
- Vice Provost for Research (ex officio)
- Director, Office of Sponsored Programs and Contracts (ex officio)
- Dean of Libraries and Vice President for Information Technology (ex officio)
- Dean of the Graduate School (ex officio)
- 12 at-large members selected by the University Committee on Committees, in consultation with the Vice Provost for Research. These members should have experience with writing and submitting grant proposals.
Committee Charge Responsibilities
To promote and encourage faculty research and external funding of that research, the University Research Committee is charged with the responsibility of distributing funds for the support of scholarly research projects.
Committee Members, 2026-2027
| Member | Department (Academic Unit)/Role | Roll-off Date |
|---|---|---|
| Akers, Jessica | Educational Psychology (Education) | 2029 |
| Allison, Paul | Mechanical Engineering (ECS) | 2028 |
| Blanchet, Paul | Communication Science and Disorders (HHS) | 2027 |
| Ferraro, Joseph | Anthropology (A&S) | 2027 |
| Flavin, Patrick | Political Science (A&S) | 2029 |
| Hagelstein, Paul | Mathematics (A&S) | 2028 |
| Hilton, David | Physics (A&S) | 2028 |
| LeCompte, Karon | Curriculum and Instruction (Education) | 2027 |
| Petsios, Elizabeth | Earth and Environmental Sciences (A&S) | 2028 |
| Pinney, Kevin, Chair | Chemistry and Biochemistry (A&S) | 2028 |
| Rossler, Kelly, Vice Chair | Nursing (Nursing) | 2029 |
| West, James | Economics (Business) | 2027 |
| Archer, Jeffry | Dean, University Libraries, Museums, and University Press | ex officio |
| Young, Michael | Dean, Graduate School | ex officio |
| Hollas, Amanda | Financial Manager, OVPR | ex officio |
| Smith, Stacey | Assistant Vice Provost for Research, Research Development | ex officio |
| Schnitker, Sarah | Associate Vice Provost of Interdisciplinary Initiatives | ex officio |
| Holland, Deborah | Assistant Vice Provost for Research, Research Compliance | ex officio |
| Chambliss, Kevin | Vice Provost for Research | ex officio |
As of 2026/08/20, pending Faculty Senate approval