Undergraduate Research Curriculum Committee (URCC)
About URCC
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Curriculum Committee (URCC) is a committee within the Division of Academic Affairs. Its primary function is to support and promote the development of research and inquiry enriched courses and programs at the undergraduate level. As a subcommittee of the University Undergraduate Program Committee (UUPC), the URCC will advise the UUPC on curricular matters related to undergraduate research and inquiry education at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, including whether courses proposed for research and inquiry designation meet appropriate institutional standards.
Please consult your College Liaison for assistance in preparing RI designation materials.
URCC Committee Members 2025-2026
| College | URCC Committee Member | Ìý |
| Arts and Letters | Dr. Evan Bennett | Ìý |
| Business | Dr. Ethlyn Williams | Ìý |
| Social Work and Criminal Justice | Dr. Lincoln Sloas | Ìý |
| Education | Dr. Michael DeDonno | Ìý |
| Engineering | Dr. Fred Bloetscher | Ìý |
| Honors College | Dr. Jacqueline Fewkes | Ìý |
| Nursing | Dr. Lenny Chiang-Hanisko | Ìý |
| Science |
Dr. Tobin Hindle Dr. Diana Mitsova |
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| Associate Dean for Undergraduate Research and Prestigious Fellowships and Associate Scientist | Dr. Donna Chamely-Wiik | non voting |
| Dean of Undergraduate Studies | Dr. Dan Meeroff | non voting |
URCC Documents
Research Intensive (RI) Course Designation Manual
Research Intensive (RI) Course Designation Worksheet/Checklist
RI Course Designation Procedures
For Faculty interested on submitting courses for RI Designation, please refer to RI Designation and DIR
URCC Meetings
Spring 2026 meetings in person on GS2-Room 214B and virtual through Microsoft Teams, fromÌý 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the following dates.
Spring 2026
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| January 13, 2026Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | Ìý Agenda | ÌýÌý |
| February 2, 2026 | ÌýÌý | Ìý |
| March 17, 2026 | Ìý | Ìý |
| April 14, 2026 | Ìý | Ìý |
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Fall 2025
| DateÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | Ìý AgendaÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý | Ìý ÌýMeeting MinutesÌýÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý |
| August 26, 2025Ìý | Ìý Agenda | Ìý ÌýMinutes |
| September 23, 2025 | Ìý Agenda | Ìý ÌýMinutes |
| October 21, 2025 | Ìý Agenda | Ìý ÌýMinutes |
| November 18, 2025 | Ìý Agenda | Ìý ÌýMinutes |
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Fall 2025 meetings are in person on GS2-Room 209 and virtual through Microsoft Teams, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the following dates.
Agendas and minutes from previous years are available upon request.