The Council on Undergraduate Research

“Cur is a community of more than 14,000 indidvidual members and just over 525 institutional members. Along with exclusive member resources and content, cur members have the opportunity to particiate in cur's governing body, the board of directors, and other elected leadership roles. Cur elected leaders are highly engaged volunteers who have a passion for undergraduate research and want to help further the mission and work of cur. Cur achieves its vision and supports its members' diverse needs through it's 13 divisions. Councilors and division representatives serve as elected leaders within each of cur's 13 divisions. Cur also offers additional volunteer opportunities in the form of committees and working groups. Cur's committees and working groups come together to aid the work of cur and support the overall mission of the organization by carrying out specific charges that are necessary to the operation of the organization. Committee and working group membership is a great way for cur members to share their passion and expertise, build professional networks, gain leadership experience, and help shape the organization.”

“Cur's national and divisional nominations and leadership development committees (nldc) solicit self-nominations for cur's elected leadership roles which include board officers, board directors, councilors, division representatives, and national nldc divisional seats. Nominees for board level roles are vetted and interviewed by the national nldc. The national nldc will present an approved candidate slate for all bod roles to the membership as part of the election ballot. The membership shall receive up to 30 days to nominate an additional candidate to be added to the final slate by petition with 3% of the membership signing their support. The final slate will then be presented to the board of directors for a vote. The national nldc also vets nominees for the national nldc committee and selects candidates to appear on the ballot to be voted on by the full membership. Councilor and division representative nominees are vetted and selected to appear on the ballot to be voted on by members of the division by divisional nldc members”

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the ceo and finance committee.”

“Officers and directors are required to sign an acknowledgement each year that they have received the conflict of interest policy. Each officer and director is asked to notify the board of any conflicts of interest. Officers and directors abstain from any approval of salaries or other forms of compensation for themselves.”

“Compensation for executive officer is evaluated on an annual basis by the compensation committee. Compensation is based upon the level of skill required for the position, comparison of compensation to similar positions in the non-profit industry, and an evaluation of the individual's achievements during the year. Determination of the compensation is documented by the board of directors. Board members are not compensated for their services.”

“Copies of documents are available for review upon request.”

“The organization makes the following documents available to the public as they are requested: federal form 990 conflict of interest policy financial statements”

“The finance commitee assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year.”