University Research Enhancement Review Panel

Purpose or FunctionThe University Research Enhancement Review Panel is responsible for receiving and evaluating grant proposals and recommending grant awards from Research Enhancement Program funds.

MembershipThe panel consists of two (2) faculty representatives elected by each of the academic colleges/schools to serve two-year staggered terms.  A representative from Research and Innovation is appointed by the Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation and serves as a non-voting member for a two-year renewable term.

ChairRepresentative from Research and Innovation

Responsible University Official: Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation

University Research Enhancement Review Panel Members
Name Unit Represented Term End

Veysel Avsar

Research and Innovation (Interim Chair, non-voting)

May 31, 2025

Rusty Karst

College of Business

May 31, 2026

Jason Heavilin

College of Business

May 31, 2025

Tracy Harper

College of Education and Human Development

May 31, 2026

Ashley Voggt

College of Education and Human Development

May 31, 2025

Kelly Bezio

College of Liberal Arts

May 31, 2025

Jimena Burnett

College of Liberal Arts

May 31, 2026

Cynthia DeLanie

College of Nursing & Health Sciences

May 31, 2025

Sarah Guy

College of Nursing & Health Sciences

May 31, 2026

Frauke Seemann

College of Science

May 31, 2026

Ioana Pavel

College of Science

May 31, 2025

Nancy Soliman

College of Engineering and Computer Science

May 31, 2025

Carlos Rubio Medrano

College of Engineering and Computer Science

May 31, 2026

Dino Mulic

School of Arts, Media, & Communication

May 31, 2026

Diana Ivy

School of Arts, Media, & Communication

May 31, 2025

Last Updated: 09/12/2024