Initiative description.

The primary responsibility of board members is to prepare for and contribute to discussions in board meetings.  All meetings are held in person, and the board conducts 2-3 meetings per semester. Board members are consulted about their schedules before we choose meeting dates and times, and members are expected to attend board meetings regularly. Each meeting involves exploration and discussion of a few key topics or questions related to OUR’s work and undergraduate research on campus. The meeting agenda is determined in advance of each meeting, and items can be placed on the agenda by OUR staff (based in part on feedback received from the student population we serve) and students on the board. To prepare for each meeting, advisory members are typically asked to spend approximately 1-2 hours beforehand reflecting on the agenda questions and issues, and, in some cases, reviewing relevant materials provided by OUR. Members of the board do not cast votes on issues or represent particular constituencies, and the board's role is purely advisory.  In addition to preparing for and participating in board meetings, students on the board may also be offered opportunities to speak with other students about their experiences as undergraduate researchers at campus events. Participation in such opportunities is entirely optional.