Undergraduate Research Curriculum Committee (URCC)
About URCC
The Florida Atlantic University Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Curriculum Committee (URCC) is a committee within the Division of Academic Affairs. Its primary function is to support and promote the development of research and inquiry enriched courses and programs at the undergraduate level. As a subcommittee of the University Undergraduate Program Committee (UUPC), the URCC will advise the UUPC on curricular matters related to undergraduate research and inquiry education at Florida Atlantic University, including whether courses proposed for research and inquiry designation meet appropriate institutional standards.
Please consult your College Liaison for assistance in preparing RI designation materials.
URCC Committee Members 2023-2024
| College | URCC Committee Member | |
| Arts and Letters | Dr. Evan Bennett | |
| Business | Dr. Ethlyn Williams | |
| Social Work and Criminal Justice | Dr. Lincoln Sloas | |
| Education | Dr. Michael DeDonno | |
| Engineering | Dr. Fred Bloetscher | |
| Honors College | Dr. Erik Duboue | |
| Nursing | Dr. Lenny Chiang-Hanisko | |
| Science |
Dr. Tobin Hindle Dr. Diana Mitsova |
|
| Associate Dean for Undergraduate Research and Prestigious Fellowships and Associate Scientist | Dr. Donna Chamely-Wiik | non voting |
| Dean of Undergraduate Studies | Dr. Dan Meeroff | non voting |
URCC Documents
Research Intensive (RI) Course Designation Manual
Research Intensive (RI) Course Designation Worksheet/Checklist
RI Course Designation Procedures
For Faculty interested on submitting courses for RI Designation, please refer to RI Designation and DIR
URCC Meetings
Fall 2024 meetings are in person on GS2-Room 214B and virtual though Microsoft Teams, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the following dates.
Fall 2024
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| August 27, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 24, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 22, 2024 | Canceled | |
| November 19, 2024 | Agenda |
The URCC meets monthly to review syllabi submitted for Research Intensive course designation. All meetings are virtual from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM on the following dates.
Spring 2024
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 15, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 14, 2024 | Cancelled | |
| April 18, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
Fall 2023
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 28, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 26, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 16, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
Spring 2023
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 16, 2023 | Cancelled | |
| March 16, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 13, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
Fall 2022
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 29, 2022 | Agenda | Cancelled |
| October 27, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 17, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
Spring 2022
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2022 | Agenda | M inutes |
| February 17, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 17, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 14, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
Fall 2021
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 30, 2021 | Cancelled | |
| October 28, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 18, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
Spring 2021
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 11, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 11, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 8, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
Fall 2020
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2020 | Cancelled | |
| September 24, 2020 | Agenda (RI/DIR Updates) | |
| October 22, 2020 | Agenda (RI/DIR Updates) | |
| November 19, 2020 | Agenda (RI/DIR Updates) |
Note: During Fall 2020 all courses submitted through RI Fast Track went directly to UUPC
Spring 2020
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2020 | Cancelled | |
| February 13, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 19, 2020 | Cancelled | |
| April 16, 2020 | Agenda |
Fall 2019
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 26, 2019 | Cancelled | |
| October 24, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 21, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
Spring 2019
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 14, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 19, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 18, 2019 | Cancelled |
Fall 2018
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2018 | Cancelled | |
| September 25, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 23, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 27, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 18, 2018 | Cancelled |
Spring 2018
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 14, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 11, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
Fall 2017
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 4, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 1, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 6, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
Spring 2017
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 16, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 14, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 18, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
Fall 2016
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 29, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 27, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 17, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 8, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
Spring 2016
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 17, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 11, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 14, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
Fall 2015
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 29, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 1, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 3, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
Spring 2015
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 7, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 10, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 17, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |