Councils

Council on Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

The Faculty Senate has merged the Publications Council and the Research Council into a new body: the Council on Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (CRSC).

Learn more about the CRSC and its role via ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Research website.


About the CRSC

The Council on Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (CRSC) advises the Provost, the Vice President for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Research & Innovation, and the Executive Vice President for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health on matters pertaining to policies, procedures, and investments intended to promote growth, excellence, and integrity in research, scholarship, and creative activity throughout the university community.


Meeting Schedule 2026-2027

When: Last Monday of each month
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 PM (beginning August 31, 2026)
Location: Microsoft Teams (camera expected to be on)

Historical reference:
January 26, 2026 – Transition to CRSC


  • Chair: Richard Heller
  • Vice-Chair: Nicole Discenza

  • Chair: Richard Heller
  • Vice-Chair: Derek Wildman