University Research and Creativity Committee
CHARGE
To serve as the voice of the faculty in matters related to internal grant funding and titled professors and awards related to research and scholarly activity.
COMMITTEE CHAIR
- Fernando Sanchez, Native American Studies / Environmental Studies.
The URCC is not a Faculty Senate Committee and the Senate does not appoint its members. Please contact the committee chair if you would like to serve on the URCC.
FACULTY (Nine; Three-year terms)
Schools (Three)
- Caitlin Zondlo, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (2026)
- Ethan Walker, School of Public and Community Health Sciences (2027)
- Maja Pedersen, School of Public and Community Health Sciences (2029)
Sciences (Two)
- Zedong Peng, Computer Science (2028)
- Andrew Whiteley, Forestry & Conservation (2026)
Humanities (Two)
- Fernando Sanchez, Native American Studies / Environmental Studies (2026)
- Hiltrud Arens, World Languages and Cultures (2029)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (Two)
- Justin Angle, Management and Marketing (2026)
- Andrew Thompson, Sociology and Criminology (2029)
STAFF (One; Two-year term)
- Sara Hull, Office of Sponsored Programs
STUDENT (Three graduate; One-year terms)
- Jadyn Sunwall
- Andrew Ashford
- Vacant
Updated January 15, 2026