CUR governance election voting cycle has closed.
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.
2024-2025 Nominations + Elections: Everything You Need to Know Booklet
If you have questions about the nominations and elections process, please reach out to CUR@CUR.org.
Nominations and Leadership Development Committee (NLDC)
The national Nominations and Leadership Development Committee (NLDC) is a year-round committee that is responsible for working with CUR leadership and staff to assess the qualities, skills, and diversity needed in board leadership in each election cycle.
- Nominations and Leadership Development Committee Divisional Seat Candidates
- Alexa Sand, Carol Strong, Kevin Bonine, Patricia Soto, Silvia Ronco, Tina Zecher
Councilors + Division Representatives
Position Purpose: 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.
Needed Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills
- Previously served as a Division Councilor is a plus, but not required
- Membership with CUR
- Can not be serving concurrently as a Division Representative
Position Purpose: 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.
Needed Qualifications:
- Familiar with CUR and it’s mission
- Passionate about or had mentor experience in undergraduate research
- Showcases thought leadership in undergraduate research
- CUR Membership (once elected)
- Previous volunteer experience, not required butRe
Below are links to election packets for each division. We encourage you to read through your division’s candidates for both Councilor and Division Representatives before casting your vote.
| Arts + Humanities Councilors | Division Reps | At-Large Councilors | Division Reps |
| Biology Councilors | Division Reps | Chemistry Councilors | Division Reps |
| Education Councilors | Division Reps | Engineering Councilors | Division Reps |
| Geosciences Councilors (Write-in) | Division Reps | Health Sciences Councilors | Division Reps |
| Mathematical, Computing, + Statistical Sciences Councilors | Division Reps | Physics + Astronomy Councilors | Division Reps |
| Psychology Councilors (Write-in) | Division Reps | Social Sciences Councilors | Division Reps |
| Undergraduate Research Programs Councilors | Division Reps |
Board of Directors
Below is the proposed slate of Board of Director Candidates composed and vetted by the National Nominations and Leadership Development Committee.
- Linda Blockus, Presidential Path
- Haseeb Kazi, Board Director
- Sarah Johnson, Board Director
- Timothy Raines, Board Director
Nominations & Election Timeline
| Nominations Open | October 15, 2024 |
| Nominations Close for Board of Director Candidates | December 1, 2024 |
| Nominations Close for Councilor + Divisions + Nominations and Leadership Development Committee | December 15, 2024 |
| Elections Open | February 17, 2025 |
| Elections Close | March 17, 2025 |
| Public Announcements of Elected Candidates | May 15, 2025 |
| New Terms Begin | June 1, 2025 |