Council of Research Services

The Council of Research Services (CoRS) advances the institutional infrastructure that supports research, scholarship, and artistry at NIU. It serves as a collaborative forum for strategic thinking and shared dialogue around needs, opportunities, processes, procedures, policies, logistics, and internal and external changes that impact the research ecosystem and enterprise.

Chaired by the associate vice presidents for research, the council meets monthly to provide informed guidance on matters that enhance the university’s research ecosystem and enterprise. CoRS is committed to fostering transparency, strengthening communication between Research and Innovation Partnerships (RIPS) and campus stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in support of faculty, staff and student success in research, scholarly and creative endeavors. Through its work, the council champions infrastructure, innovation and efficiency, ensuring that members of the university community are empowered to thrive in these endeavors.

View resources and meeting minutes.

Members

• Jim Ahern, dean, Graduate School
• Todd Gilson. associate dean of research, resources and innovation professor
• Ed Klonski, associate dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts; interim director, School of Theatre and Dance; and associate professor, Music
• Courtney Hughes, interim dean, Research and Administration
• Sarah Marsh, associate dean, Management
• Leslie Matuszewich, senior associate dean, Research and Graduate Affairs
• Daniel McConkie, director, Faculty Development and Research, Professor of Law
• Andrea Radasanu, associate vice provost, Student Enhancement

• Jaime Schumacher, senior director, Scholarly Communications
• Mansour Tahernezhadi, senior associate dean and professor
• Leanne VandeCreek, associate dean, Public Services
• Kyle Westbrook, executive director, Education Systems Center
• Richard Mocarski, vice president, Research and Innovation
• Rachel Gordon, associate vice president, Global Affairs and Faculty Development
• Dara Little, associate vice president, Research
• Whitney Wells, administrative aide