Undergraduate Research Curriculum Committee (URCC)

About URCC

The 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog, 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 听
Arts and Letters Dr. Evan Bennett 听
Business Dr. Ethlyn Williams 听
Social Work and Criminal Justice Dr. Lincoln Sloas 听
Education Dr. Michael DeDonno 听
Engineering Dr. Fred Bloetscher 听
Honors College Dr. Jacqueline Fewkes 听
Nursing Dr. Lenny Chiang-Hanisko 听
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

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Research Intensive (RI) Course Designation Worksheet/Checklist

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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, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the following dates.
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January 13, 2026听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听听 Agenda 听听
February 2, 2026 听听 听
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August 26, 2025听 听听 Agenda 听 听Minutes
September 23, 2025 听听 Agenda 听 听Minutes
October 21, 2025 听听 Agenda 听 听Minutes
November 18, 2025 听听 Agenda 听 听Minutes

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.

Jon Sullivan

Request a Classroom Visit from OURI

We are very pleased and excited that you are interested in ways to get your students involved in undergraduate research and inquiry! Our peer mentors present to classes and clubs about OURI and how we can help students. They will gear their presentation toward the group of students in your class and provide information relevant to the group. Presentations can be as short as 10 minutes with a brief overview of the office or as long as an hour with some engaging activities! Please email us at least ONE WEEK prior to the requested date in order for OURI to ensure the best presenters for the audience!

Email ouri@fau.edu your request, please include:

  • Date and time of the presentation
  • Location of the presentation
  • How long will the mentor have to present? (e.g. 10 minutes, 20 minutes, etc.)
  • Number of students
  • Brief statement describing the group (e.g. sophomore psychology students, or juniors with a variety of majors, etc.)
  • Any additional information that may be helpful in organizing a presentation geared towards your students

Support OURI's mission!

Visit the to donate to the Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Initiative. Any amount is very much appreciated! Thank you!