Elections
NCURA Region IV Board Positions:
Nominations Due January 15, 2025!
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Region IV is fortunate to have a strong and talented volunteer base that makes our Region a vibrant and diverse community. Many of our members have volunteered on committees, helped with special initiatives, or supported regional and national meetings by volunteering and/or presenting sessions. If you want to support the important work we do through NCURA and help shape the future of Region IV, a Board position is for you!
We're looking for members who are dedicated to the profession and want to help move Region IV forward, and who value and seek to incorporate the NCURA Statement on Diversity and Inclusion (please see statement below) in their professional development.
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The deadline for nominations is January 15, 2025.
Which Region IV Board Positions are open?
Five positions are open on the 2025 slate. Terms begin after the 2025 Spring Meeting.
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Chair*
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Chair-Elect
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Treasurer-elect
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Regionally Elected Member to the National Board
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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.
How do I nominate myself or someone else?
​Nominating yourself or another Region IV member is easy!
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Just send the following documents to NCURA.RIV.Nominations@gmail.com
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Letter of Nomination (1-page limit, not required for self-nominations)
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Statement of Willingness to be Nominated (not required for self-nominations)
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Curriculum Vitae (3-page limit)
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Personal Profile* (1-page limit)
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Headshot photo suitable for posting on the Region IV NCURA website (high res)
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*The Personal Profile must include:
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Personal Statement (distributed as part of the electronic ballot)
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NCURA Activities
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Other Professional Activities
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Professional Positions Held
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Education (optional)
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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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
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.