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 2025-2026
| 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. Jacqueline Fewkes | |
| Nursing | Dr. Lenny Chiang-Hanisko | |
| Science |
Dr. Tobin Hindle Dr. Diana Mitsova |
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| 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
Spring 2026 meetings in person on GS2-Room 214B and virtual through Microsoft Teams, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the following dates.
Spring 2026
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| January 13, 2026 | Agenda | |
| February 2, 2026 | ||
| March 17, 2026 | ||
| April 14, 2026 |
Fall 2025
| Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| August 26, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 23, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 21, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 18, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
Fall 2025 meetings are in person on GS2-Room 209 and virtual through Microsoft Teams, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the following dates.
Agendas and minutes from previous years are available upon request.