Welcome to NCURA Region III

Region III of the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) serves the members of NCURA who work or live in the Southeast Region of the United States and Puerto Rico. It advances the field of research administration through professional development, through the sharing of knowledge, and by fostering a sense of community in the region. The region is known for its geographical diversity including beautiful sandy beaches to majestic mountains and is appropriately represented by our mascot, the Flamingo.

Nominating & Elections Committee

The NCURA Region III Nominating and Elections Committee is pleased to announce the candidates for this year’s election. The terms of office for each of these positions begin January 1, 2011.

Vice Chair/Chair Elect

• Carolyn Elliott-Farino, Kennesaw State University
• Cindy Hope, University of Alabama

Regionally Elected Member to the National Board of Directors

• Susan Robb, Virginia Commonwealth University
• Jill Tincher, University of Miami

Candidates' Statement of Interest and Resume

Travel Award Competition

The NCURA Region III Membership Committee is pleased to announce the travel award competition for the National Council of University Research Administrators 52nd Annual Meeting October 31- Nov 3, 2010. Region III will provide the awardee's institution with $1,000 toward the cost of attending the 52nd National Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

Some of the criteria on which the nominees will be judged are:

1. Statement of clearly defined goals and objectives;
2. Statement of how attendance at this meeting will help the recipient meet their goals;
3. Number of years of experience the nominee has in the research administration field;
4. Whether the nominee attended a national or regional meeting in the past;
5. Whether the nominee anticipates continued support for attendance at future meetings;
6. Whether the nominee intends to volunteer and contribute to the organization.

This would be a great time to nominate someone you think deserves this award! Nominations will be collected by the Chair of the Region III Membership & Awards Committee and reviewed and one person will be selected by members of the Membership & Awards Committee. Letters of support should provide biographical information and the accomplishments of the nominee, noting regional contributions such as those listed in the criteria. The travel nomination form has been attached.

Please submit the nomination form and required materials via e mail to: Paige Robinson, Region III Membership Committee Chair, Paige.robinson@vanderbilt.edu.

Submissions in PDF format are preferred.

2010 Travel Nomination Form

NCURA Cookbook - Call for Recipes

We have been invited by NCURA Vice President Judy Fredenberg to enter into a friendly competition with the other 6 regions to serve a good cause. This year's national fundraising forum will be to publish and sell The Research Administrators' Cookbook with proceeds going to the not-for-profit organization Feed America. (Click for more information)

Submission Deadline: September 27, 2010

NCURA Region III Spring Meeting

April 30 - May 4, 2011
Isle of Palms, SC
On April 30, 2011, Region III returns to the Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, SC for our Regional Meeting. This venue is one of our favorite meeting locations - every one of our visits there has been memorable. Wild Dunes is also a big reason for Region III being known as "One Beachin' Region" as the meeting takes place right along an extraordinary stretch of wide Atlantic beach. A 15-minute drive takes you right into Charleston - a city replete with art, architecture, history, and fine dining. With so many folks eager to come, the program is sure to be full of strong presenters, sponsor representatives, and subject matter experts. Don't feel guilty about enjoying yourself, the fun is what brings together the best of our Region! And that includes you - so make sure your calendar blocks off April 30 thru May 4 for the 2011 Region III Meeting. If you want to get there early (in spirit at least) check out www.WildDunes.com!