Research Academic Planning Workgroup
The Research Academic Planning Workgroup is committed to promoting excellence in research across disciplines at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. The workgroup is charged with developing recommendations to support the future of research at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ as part of the Academic Planning Work Group process and will complete its report by May 1, 2021.  As part of its efforts, the workgroup will collect information on current research at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, collect feedback about research strengths and potential areas of focus, and promote events related to research. 
Committee on Research Statement
Read a resolution letter from the Committee on Research (CoR) discussing the importance of research at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, and the future of research in action. 
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Committee Members
This committee is comprised of members of the Committee on Research and other representatives across the university. 
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- Dr. Noelle Brigden, Co-Chair 
 Associate Professor, Political Science
- Dr. Jeanne Hossenlopp, Co-Chair 
 Vice President, Research & Innovation
- Dr. David Baker 
 Professor/Associate Chair, Biomedical Sciences
- Dr. Kati Tusinski Berg 
 Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Grad Studies and Research, Strategic Communication
- Dr. David Berzins 
 Professor and Graduate Program Director for Biomaterials, General Dental Science/Biomaterials
- Dr. George Cashman 
 Associate Professor, Finance
- Dr. Anne Clough 
 Professor, Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
- Rev. Ryan Duns 
 Assistant Professor, Theology
- Ms. Kathy Durben 
 Executive Director, Research & Sponsored Programs
- Dr. Sarah Gendron 
 Associate Professor, Languages, Literatures, & Cultures
- Dr. Kim Gretebeck 
 Associate Professor, Nursing
- Dr. Jody Jessup-Anger 
 Associate Professor, Educational Policy & Leadership
- Dr. Lezlie Knox 
 Associate Professor & Chair, History
- Mr. Scott Mandernack 
 Associate Dean for Scholarly Resources and Collections, Libraries
- Dr. Brooke Mayer 
 Associate Professor, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
- Dr. Amy VanHecke 
 Professor, Psychology