University Research Council members

Name Department/Area Term of Office Phone Number
Holly Nikels Interim Associate Provost for Budget, Personnel & Research   (309) 762-1876
Esteban Araya Physics (Science and Mathematics) FY2024-2026 (309) 298-1359
Josh Averbeck Communication (COFAC) FY2024-2026 (309) 298-1507
Colin Harbke Psychology
(Social Sciences) 		FY2025-2027 (309) 298-1206
Hoyet Hemphill Engineering Technology 
(Business and Technology) 		FY2025-2027 (309) 298-1952
In Lee 

Computer Sciences (Agriculture and Technology) 

 FY2024-2026 (309) 298-1409
Vacant (Decision Sciences) FY2022-2024  
Febe Pamonag History (Arts And Sciences) FY2024-2026 (309) 298-1614
Vacant  (Human Services) FY2024-2026  
Sharon Stevens Educational Studies (Education) FY2025-2027 (309) 298-1183

 

Call for URC Committee Members – Decision Sciences & Human Services

The University Research Council (URC) is currently seeking faculty representatives from the Decision Sciences and Human Services departments to serve on the URC Committee.

Committee members play a key role in the internal grant review process, including:

  • Providing feedback to applicants within their department (when requested)

  • Participating in the annual URC committee meeting to review and award grant proposals

Please note: URC Committee members may not apply for the URC grant while serving.

Interested faculty should complete a brief interest form .

For questions, contact the Office of Sponsored Projects at sponsoredprojects@wiu.edu or 309-298-1191.