University Research Council
In accordance with the Research Council Policy (3364-70-03), the University Research Council responsibilities include: reviewing, formulating
and recommending general research policies and practices which affect the conduct
of research and scholarship at The University of Toledo; developing and overseeing
programs which utilize University-based funds for advocating and enhancing research
and scholarship at the University; and reviewing and recommending research centers
and institutes.
The University Research Council is comprised of a combination of appointments by the
President, Faculty Senate, and Graduate Council Executive Committee, as well as through
ex officio membership. The length of service varies with the appointment basis.
The council meets the fourth Friday of the month from 1:00 - 2:30 PM (except for alternate date in December due to the holidays) at the 1st Floor Conference Room in the Research and Technology Complex 1 (R1) building on the main campus. Due to COVID, meetings are being held via WebEx until further notice.
University Research Council Membership 2020-2021 |
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Name |
Discipline |
Appointment |
Term |
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To be Announced |
Health Science | Faculty Senate | 1 of 3 year term |
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Beau Case | Libraries | Faculty Senate | 1 of 3 year term |
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Mohammad Elahinia | Engineering | Faculty Senate | 3 of 3 year term |
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Christina Fitzgerald | Humanities | Faculty Senate | 3 of 3 year term |
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Shelley Cavalieri | Law | Faculty Senate | 2 of 3 year term |
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To be Announced | Nursing | Faculty Senate | 1 of 3 year term |
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John-David Smith | Physical/Natural Sciences | Faculty Senate | 3 of 3 year term |
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Svetlana Beltyukova Fall Sabbatical |
Education | Graduate Council | 3 of 3 year term |
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Dan Hammel |
Social Sciences | Graduate Council | 2 of 3 year term |
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Bashar Gammoh | Business | Graduate Council | 2 of 3 year term |
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David Giovannucci | Medicine | Graduate Council | 1 of 3 year term |
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Edward Janak | Education | Graduate Council | Fall Semester |
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Tomer Avidor-Reiss | Natural Sciences | Graduate Council | 3 of 3 year term |
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Patricia Relue | Engineering | Graduate Council | 2 of 3 year term |
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Tammy Kinsey | Arts | Presidential | 1-year term |
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Michael Prior | Human Services | Presidential | 1-year term |
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Lauren Koch | Medicine | Presidential | 1-year term |
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Jason Huntley | Medicine | Presidential | 1-year term |
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F. Scott Hall | Pharmacy | Presidential | 1-year term |
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Barry Scheurmann | Interim Dean |
XO | College of Graduate Studies |
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Frank Calzonetti | Vice President for Research | XO | Research & Sponsored Programs |
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Connie Schall | Associate Vice President for Research |
RSP Advisory Member | Research & Sponsored Programs |
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Rick Francis | Director, Research Advancement |
RSP Advisory Member | Research & Sponsored Programs |
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Anne Izzi | Director, Sponsored Programs |
XO | Research & Sponsored Programs |
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Llewellyn Gibbons | Research Integrity Officer | RSP Advisory Member | Research & Sponsored Programs |
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Marcie Ferguson | Special Projects Manager | Secretary | Research & Sponsored Programs |
Source of Appointments |
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Source of Appointment |
Number of Appointments |
Length of Term |
| Graduate Council | 6 appointments | 3 year term |
| Faculty Senate | 7 appointments | 3 year term |
| Presidential | 5 appointments | 1 year term |
Disciplines Represented |
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Discipline |
Number of Representatives |
| Arts | 1 Representative |
| Business | 1 Representative |
| Education | 1 Representative |
| Engineering | 2 Representatives |
| Health Science | 1 Representative |
| Human Service | 1 Representative |
| Humanities | 1 Representative |
| Law | 1 Representative |
| Libraries | 1 Representative |
| Medicine | 3 Representatives |
| Natural Sciences | 2 Representative |
| Nursing | 1 Representative |
| Pharmacy | 1 Representative |
| Social Services | 1 Representative |