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Elections

NCURA Region IV Board Positions:

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Thank you to all of the candidates running for positions! 

Which Region IV Board Positions are open?

Five positions are open on the 2025 slate. Terms begin after the 2025 Spring Meeting.

 

  • Chair*

  • Chair-Elect

  • Treasurer-elect

  • Regionally Elected Member to the National Board

  • Two (2) At-Large Members of the Board

 

*Due to unforeseen circumstances, the most recently elected chair-elect had to step down and Sandy Fowler agreed to step in to serve the remaining term as chair-elect. According to our bylaws, in this situation both a Chair and a Chair-elect must be elected in the next election.

NCURA Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) recognizes, values, and celebrates diversity of persons, skills, and experiences in its mission to advance the field of research administration. Thus, NCURA is committed to building and maintaining a diverse membership and a culture of inclusion. Every member of NCURA has a right, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion, social class, sexual orientation, personality, functional experience, or background, to fair and respectful treatment, equal access to resources to support professional growth, and equitable opportunities to contribute to NCURA's success.

Chair-Elect

The Chair-Elect serves as an executive officer of Region IV, working closely with the Chair to represent all members of the region; plans and executes the Region IV Spring Meeting; and assists the Chair in directing regional affairs.   Duration is a one-year term, beginning immediately after the regional Spring Meeting and continuing through the conclusion of the next regional Spring Meeting.  The Chair-Elect will assume the duties of the Chair if the Chair is unable to complete the term.

Treasurer-Elect

The Treasurer-Elect is responsible for working with the Treasurer to learn all financial matters of Region IV.  The Treasurer-Elect will assist the Treasurer in representing the region on regional and national committees and task forces as needed and will be responsible for helping to provide financial reports to members at regional and national meetings in accordance with National Office and Financial Management Committee procedures.  Duration is a one-year term, beginning at the adjournment of the regional Spring Meeting and ending at the conclusion of the next regional Spring Meeting at which time the Treasurer-Elect will assume the office of Treasurer.  

Regionally Elected Member 
to the National Board

The Representative to the NCURA Board of Directors serves as a member of the national Board of Directors, the primary governing body of NCURA, which actively supports the mission and goals of the entire organization. This individual geographically represents Region IV on the National Board, and in concert with other Directors, controls and directs the affairs of the Council and determines its policies.  Additionally, the elected is invited to serve on the Regional Board as an official voting member for a term concurrent with their National Board service.  If they accept, in concert with other regional board members, they assist in directing the affairs of the Region. 

At-Large Member of the Board

At-Large Members serve on the Regional Board, performing duties to support the region in consultation with the Region IV Chair. Duration is a two-year term, beginning immediately after the regional Spring Meeting and continuing through the conclusion of the second year’s regional Spring Meeting.  At-Large Members’ terms are to be staggered so that two of the four members are elected each year.   

Chair*

*Due to unforeseen circumstances, the most recently elected chair-elect had to step down and Sandy Fowler agreed to step in to serve the remaining term as chair-elect. According to our bylaws, in this situation both a Chair and a Chair-elect must be elected in the next election.

Julie Olivero (Chair)
University of Michigan
jolivero@umich.edu

Darren Howard
Moraine Valley Community College
HowardD46@morainevalley.edu

 

Crystal James
Medical College of Wisconsin
crjames@mcw.edu​


Hang McLaughlin

University of Minnesota

mcla0030@umn.edu

Mario Medina

University of Kansas Medical Center

mmedina3@kumc.edu

Any member of the Nominations Committee is happy to answer questions.
 

Please don't hesitate to contact any one of us.

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