Research Council
The Research Council advises the Vice president for Research in all matters pertaining to research and other scholarly or creative activity of the University:
- In the formulation of policy, including research priorities and procedures for attaining them;
- In the encouragement and stimulation of research in the context of instructional and other goals of the University;
- In monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating cross-college research programs in the University; and
- In recommending to the Vice President for Research the allocation of all funds available for research and related purposes to be expended through the office of the Vice President for Research.
Research Council Membership
The council is chaired by the Vice President for Research. The permanent membership of the Research Council consists of:
- Vice President for Research
- Provost
- Vice Provost or Acting Vice Provost, School of Graduate Studies
- Director of the Water Research Laboratory
- Dean of each college of the University or a staff member designated by the Dean to represent research in the respective college
- Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station
Additional members may be added to the council upon recommendation of the Vice President for Research and approval by the senate.
Research Council Voting Roster
| Name | Title/Representing | Ext. | UMC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa M. Berreau | Vice President for Research, Chair | 1180 | 1450 |
| Larry Smith | Provost | 1167 | 1435 |
| Doug Anderson or Brad Lindsey/designee | J. M. Huntsman School of Business | 7212 | 3540 |
| David Jones or Christopher Fox/designee | Dean, College of Engineering | 2776 | 4100 |
| Shawn Whiteman/designee | Interim Dean, E. Eccles Jones College of Educ. & Human Services | 1469 | 2800 |
| Joseph Ward or Sean Johnson/designee | Dean, College of Arts & Sciences | 0700 | 0300 |
| Bethany Nielsen or designee | Director, Utah Water Research Laboratory | 8200 | 8200 |
| Peter Adler or designee | Director of Ecology Center | 2555 | 5205 |
| Grant Cardon or Juan Villalba/designee | Interim Dean, Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources | 4820 | 5200 |
| Jennifer Duncan or designee | Dean of Libraries | 2687 | 3000 |
| Pending | Faculty Senate Representative | 7049 | 4110 |
| Matthew Wappett or designee | Exec. Director, Institute for Disabilities Research, Policy & Practice | 1981 | 6800 |
| Brian Steed or Anna McEntire | Executive Director, Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water & Air | 1306 | 1400 |
| Brian Higginbotham | Associate Vice President for Extension | 7276 | 4900 |
| Dirk Vanderwall or Chris Davies/designee | Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine | 2162 | 5605 |
| Jamie Parry (2025/2026) or designee | Graduate Student Representative |