CUR is governed by bylaws and a governance structure, led by volunteer leaders who work together to advance CUR’s strategic plan and mission. CUR volunteer leaders can be found at all levels of the organization.
CUR is looking for volunteers who are committed to advancing the strategic plan and goals set forth and representative of all institution types. CUR Members and non-members are encouraged to apply for open positions during the nomination period, beginning October 16, 2023. Explore these positions below.
If you have questions about the nominations and elections process, please reach out to Austen Gage at agage@CUR.org.
Open Nomination Positions
The Board of Directors is the highest governance body of CUR. Its leadership consists of those within the CUR President pipeline, and the Board of Directors led directly by the CUR President. All Directors are fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.
Board of Directors positions open in 2023-2024:
- (1) President-Elect (3 yr term)
- (1) Treasurer (4 yr term)
Self-Nominations are open from October 16, 2023 – December 1, 2023
All nominees will be vetted and interviewed by the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee. Nominees will be selected for the slate, which is presented for review by the CUR membership for challenge. Nominees will be informed of their final status by April 2024.
The CUR Council is a multidisciplinary body providing advisory input to the Board, so they have a broader perspective when making resource investment decisions. The Council serves in a communication capacity, surfacing key items arising from the Divisions, bridging the insight of the Division to the work of CUR as a whole, and serving as one means of information and resource dissemination from the central organization to the Divisions and members. The CUR Council is a newly developed body of volunteer leaders for this election cycle.
CUR Council positions open in 2023-2024:
- All Divisions: Councilor (1 yr term)
- All Divisions: Councilor (3 yr term)
Self-Nominations are open from October 16, 2023 – January 3, 2024
Nominees will be vetted by their Division’s Nominations and Leadership Development Committee. Those who are successfully vetted will be added to the ballot for election by the Division membership in Spring 2024. Successful nominees will be notified by April 2024.
CUR Divisions cover a wide range of disciplines working to continue to develop and support URSCA. The work of Divisions is done by Division Representatives who advance undergraduate research by providing networking opportunities, activities, and educational content. Their aim is to create and foster community and value within the organization. Representatives support the members of their division in activities and programs that align with the CUR strategic plan, mission, vision, and values.
CUR Divisions positions open in 2023-2024:
- All Divisions: Representatives (3 yr term)
- Arts and Humanities Division (9) Representatives (3 yr term)
- At-Large Division (13) Representatives (2 or 3 yr term)
- Biology Division (7) Representatives (3 yr term)
- Chemistry Division (8) Representatives (3 yr term)
- Education Division (17) Representatives (1,2, or 3 yr term)
- Engineering Division (8) Representatives (3 yr term)
- Geosciences Division (13) Representatives (2 or 3 yr term)
- Health Sciences Division (15) Representatives (2 or 3 yr term)
- Math and Computer Science Division (10) Representatives (2 or 3 yr term)
- Physics and Astronomy Division (8) Representatives (3 yr term)
- Psychology Division (9) Representatives (3 yr term)
- Social Sciences Division (15) Representatives (2 or 3 yr term)
- Undergraduate Research Programs Division (7) Representatives (3 year term)
Self-Nominations are open from October 16, 2023 – January 3, 2024
Nominees will be vetted by their Division’s Nominations and Leadership Development Committee. Those who are successfully vetted will be added to the ballot for election by the Division membership in Spring 2024. Successful nominees will be notified by April 2024.
Nominations & Election Timeline
| Nominations Open | October 16, 2023 |
| Deadline to nomination a colleague for Board of Director Candidates | November 6, 2023 |
| Nominations Close for Board of Director Candidates | December 1, 2023 |
| Nominations Close for Councilor + Divisions | January 3, 2024 |
| Elections Open | February 14, 2024 |
| Elections Close | March 15, 2024 |
| Public Announcements of Elected Candidates | May 15, 2024 |
| New Terms Begin | June 1, 2024 |