6 Members (2025-2026)
 

The Research Advisory Committee (six elected members) shall advise the Associate Dean for Research on the current state of and strategic planning for Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities. This includes proposing and evaluating investments in infrastructure as well as focal areas for growth across the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and in relation to university-wide research activities. The committee will also serve as a voice for faculty, championing policies and initiatives that enhance research and scholarly opportunities, including those in service of training, as well as support research excellence.

Members:

Alev Erisir, Psychology (2026)

Sylvia Tidey, Anthropology and Global Studies (2026)

Jonathan Colmer, Economics (2027)

Matt Hedstrom, Religious Studies (2027)

Kevin Driscoll, Media Studies (2028)

Robert Jones, Physics (2028)