Undergraduate Research Curriculum Committee (URCC)

About URCC

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

Dr. Tobin Hindle

Dr. Diana Mitsova

  
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.
Date                                            Agenda                                                      Meeting Minutes                                    
January 13, 2026                     Agenda   
February 2, 2026     
March 17, 2026    
April 14, 2026    
Date                                                    Agenda                                                           Meeting Minutes                                          
August 26, 2025     Agenda    Minutes
September 23, 2025    Agenda    Minutes
October 21, 2025    Agenda    Minutes
November 18, 2025    Agenda    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 FAU Foundation webpage to donate to the Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Initiative. Any amount is very much appreciated! Thank you!