Associate Deans for Research Committee

The Associate Deans for Research Committee (ADRC) enhances collaborative work with the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research (SVCR) throughout the University of Pittsburgh by sharing ideas and insights to advance the vision of Pitt Research.

ADRC promotes a university-wide view of enhancing research by: 

  • Coordination around matters related to research, scholarship and creative activity;
  • Input and review of policies and procedures related to the research, scholarship and creative activity enterprise;
  • Advocacy for research matters tied to research administration, faculty professional development, research integrity, responsible conduct of research and communications;
  • Other matters as deemed necessary by the SVCR.

Membership includes faculty from 14 schools, the University Library System, regional campuses and the Learning Research and Development Center. Some schools will have more than one member on the committee. 

ADRC Members

Hannah Johnson, Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences

Vanitha Swaminathan, Joseph M. Katz School of Business

Charles Sfeir, School of Dental Medicine

Heather Bachman, School of Education 

David Vorp, Swanson School of Engineering

Alison Sanders, School of Public Health

Luke Condra, School of Public and International Affairs

Greer Donley, School of Law

Berenika Webster, University Library System

Joe Stafura, Learning Research and Development Center

Lindsay Matsumura, Learning Research and Development Center

Jamie Cerilli, School of Medicine

Mark Geraci, School of Medicine

Paul Monga, School of Medicine

Yvette Conley, School of Nursing

Tom Nolin, School of Pharmacy

Erin Walker, School of Computing and Information

Elizabeth Skidmore, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Jamie Booth, School of Social Work

Tony Gaskew, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Jonathan Vallano, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

Ryan Bird, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown