University Distinguished Research Professor Selection and Review Committee

Contact: Dr. Holly Hutchins, Vice Provost for Faculty Success

The University Distinguished Research Professor Selection and Review Committee shall consist of six tenured full professors, serving staggered three year terms, the Vice President for Research and Economic Development or his/her designee, and the Provost and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Three faculty committee members shall be selected by the Faculty Senate and three by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. At least one-half of the committee’s faculty members shall be University Distinguished Research Professors.* The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, or designee, shall serve as chair of the University Distinguished Research Professor Selection and Review Committee.

This is a committee administered by the Office of Faculty Success.  The Faculty Senate tracks only those members appointed by the Faculty Senate.  A full membership list and information concerning the function of this committee may be found on the Office of Faculty Success website.

Members Appointed by Faculty Senate:

  • Group A-L 1:   VACANT
  • Group A-L 2:   Priyali Rajagopal (MKTG) - Term Ends 2026
  • Group A-L 3:   Steven Friedson (MTHE) - Term Ends 2027
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