University Research Council
The role of the University Research Council (URC) is to:
- Provide feedback and suggestions on research-related initiatives, policies and procedures
- Enhance the dissemination of research information to the campus community
Council representatives
The URC is comprised of Faculty Senate members, associate deans, chairs or faculty members from all academic units.
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Josh Baker | Research & Innovation |
| Carrie Bushá | Research & Innovation |
| Adelina Coomler | AVPR Administrative Assistant |
| Aaron Hill | College of Liberal Arts |
| Karla Wagner | School of Public Health |
| Nancy Roget | Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies |
| Chris Pritsos | College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources |
| Kambiz Raffiee | College of Business |
| Eleni Oikonomidoy | College of Education & Human Development |
| Brandon Weeks | College of Engineering |
| Christopher Williams | College of Liberal Arts |
| Allen Ratliff | College of Social Work |
| Loretta Singletary | Extension – College of Business |
| Stephanie DeBoor | Orvis School of Nursing |
| Scott Bassett | College of Science |
| Mae Gustin | Faculty Senate |
| Erin Edgington | Faculty Senate |
| Josh Garn | Faculty Senate |
| Linda Kopecky | University Libraries |
| Lucia Notterpek | University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine |
Meeting protocol
The University Research Council meets once a month in the fall and spring semesters on the third Friday of the month at 12 p.m. in Ross Hall 207 or online. Special meetings of the Council may be held as necessary, and any details for special meetings will be posted in advance. Meetings are scheduled for the following dates:
- Sept. 15, 2023
- Oct. 20, 2023
- Nov. 17, 2023
- Feb. 16, 2024
- March 15, 2024
- April 19, 2024
Meeting information, minutes and agendas
If you have any items or topics you would like to bring before the University Research Council, please contact the Associate Vice President for Research, Josh Baker, at avpr@unr.edu.
To access past University Research Council meeting agendas and notes, please visit the meeting archive in NevadaBox. If you do not see the notes you are looking for, please contact avpr@unr.edu.