Committees
Awards of Excellence Committee
The Awards of Excellence Committee develops and manages the Awards of Excellence program. The Awards Committee works to refine the Awards process, solicit qualified initiatives from across the globe, and judge the applications on predefined criteria.
Summit Planning Committee
The Summit Planning Committee coordinates the Annual Summit and engages top-level speakers and participants. The committee develops a theme, conducts a call for speakers, and reaches out to potential keynote speakers. The committee also recruitments sponsors and exhibitors for the Summit to support adequate revenue from the Summit.
Membership Committee
The Membership expands the reach of UEDA to attract and retain members to the organization. The committee also develops new strategies to elevate UEDA programs and resources.
Development Committee
The Development Committee works with UEDA staff to secure financial support for the organization that help to drive special initiatives for the organization and offset costs of the Annual Summit. The committee evaluates opportunities to attract sponsors, advertisers, and the pursuit of grant funding to support the activities proposed by the other committees and staff.
Research Committee
The Research Committee works to develop a stronger value proposition for UEDA membership by providing information and resources to advance higher education economic development as a sector, as well as advancing the knowledge base of those within the sector.