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WKU STUDENT RESEARCH COUNCIL

Mission: The WKU Student Research Council encourages student involvement in scholarly activities and coordinates the annual WKU Student Research Conference.

Vision: As a result of the WKU Student Research Council’s efforts, Western Kentucky University will be widely recognized as a premiere institution for student involvement in scholarly activities.

WKU Student Research Council Responsibilities:

  • To facilitate the annual WKU Student Research Conference.
  • To encourage student involvement in scholarly activities.
  • To encourage faculty mentoring of students.
  • To investigate funding for student research opportunities.

The success of the WKU Student Research Council depends upon a university-wide commitment to participation and collaboration. The 2008-2009 WKU Student Research Council includes the following representatives and the areas they represent:

Bowling Green Community College   Mrs. Carnetta Skipworth
College of Education & Behavioral Sciences   Dr. Farley Norman
College of Health & Human Services   Dr. Christine Nagy
Gatton Academy   Mr. Derick Strode
Gordon Ford College of Business   Dr. Scott Droege
  Dr. Richard Bowker
Honors College   Dr. Audra Jennings
Ogden College of Science & Engineering   Dr. Rodney King (Chair)
Potter College of Arts and Letters   Dr. Darlene Applegate
Sigma Xi   Dr. Michael Smith
Student Government Association   Ms. Amanda Beers
University College   Dr. Molly Kerby
University Senate   Dr. Molly Kerby
   
Office of Research & Economic Development   Dr. Sadiq Shah (Ex-officio)
Potter College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences   Dr. Lawrence Snyder (Ex-officio)