The EKU Research Advisory Council (ERAC) is a structured, collaborative body that provides expert guidance and recommendations regarding the university’s research ecosystem. With it’s inaugural year in AY 25/26, the ERAC will provide front line knowledge and critical feedback on strategies to stimulate growth in scholastic and externally funded research, policy implementation, special initiatives, and other research related topics. The ERAC consists of 16 members, including at least one representative from each college, an EKU Libraries representative, a graduate student, and an undergraduate student.
EKU Research Advisory Council (ERAC) – AY 25/26
Dr. Cynthia Harter Professor – Economic Education COB
Dr. Sara Brito Associate Professor – Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy CHS
Dr. Mike Lane Professor – Exercise and Sport Science CHS
Dr. Jason Marion Professor – Environmental Health Science CHS
Dr. Shijin Kozhumal Associate Professor – Fire Science CJSMS
Dr. Sara Incera Associate Professor – Psychology CLASS
Mr. Thomas Southerland Assistant Professor – Filmmaking / Screenwriting CLASS
Dr. Jason Fry Associate Professor – Physics CSTEM
Dr. Laura Rowe Associate Professor – Chemistry CSTEM
Dr. Luke Dodd Professor / Chair – Biology CSTEM
Dr. Rebekah Daniel – Assistant Professor – Music CLASS
Dr. Meg Gravil – Assistant Professor – IECE CEAHS
Ms. Ashley Cole Librarian
Ms. Amy Scarborough Chief Government, Community, and Corporate Relations Officer
Mr. Brian Mullins Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Eric Fuchs
Ms. Molli Nelson Graduate Student Representative
Jasmine Shim Undergraduate Student Representative
Ex-Officio
Dr. Ryan Baggett Dean of Graduate Education and Research Administration
Dr. Anne Cizmar Associate Dean of Research Administration
Ms. Ashlee Oliver Executive Director of Sponsored Programs Accounting
