Councils
Council on Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
The Faculty Senate has merged the Publications Council and the Research Council into a new body: the Council on Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (CRSC).
Learn more about the CRSC and its role via USF Research website.
About the CRSC
The Council on Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (CRSC) advises the Provost, the Vice President for USF Research & Innovation, and the Executive Vice President for USF Health on matters pertaining to policies, procedures, and investments intended to promote growth, excellence, and integrity in research, scholarship, and creative activity throughout the university community.
Meeting Schedule 2026-2027
When: Last Monday of each month
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 PM (beginning August 31, 2026)
Location: Microsoft Teams (camera expected to be on)
Historical reference:
January 26, 2026 – Transition to CRSC
COUNCIL ROSTER 2025-2026
- Chair: Richard Heller
- Vice-Chair: Nicole Discenza
Council Roster 2026-2027
- Chair: Richard Heller
- Vice-Chair: Derek Wildman