Introduction

  • This election is for Council on Undergraduate Research College of Education and Social Work Representative(s). The rules for this election are listed below.
  • The nominees for the Council on Undergraduate Research College of Education and Social Work Representative(s) election are listed to the right. The list to the right is not a ballot.
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The nominees for Council on Undergraduate Research College of Education and Social Work Representative(s) are:

Alyssa Blasko
Crystal Loose

Nominations close Apr 5, 2026.
Regular Faculty in the College of Education and Social Work may be nominated.

Rules for the Election

    • Each college can have at most two representatives on the Council on Undergraduate Research.
    • The election is decided by a plurality of those casting votes unless the number of candidates does not exceed the number of positions to fill. In the later case, each candidate will be voted on by an approve/disapprove ballot.
    • Vacant seats will be filled one at a time with the current vacant seat filled by the candidate with the highest vote count.
    • Each candidate selected counts as a cast vote.
    • Seats with longer terms will be filled first. In the case of an approve/disapprove ballot, candidates will be ranked according to number of approve votes.

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Alyssa Blasko


Department: Special Education

As a second-year faculty member in the Special Education Department with a strong background in research methods and dissemination, I am committed to strengthening undergraduate engagement in meaningful scholarly work. I believe deeply in the mission of the Council on Undergraduate Research and in the transformative impact that participation in research can have on future educators. Supporting undergraduates in research not only helps close the research-to-practice gap in our field but also equips pre-service educators with the critical skills needed to interpret and apply research in both clinical and practical contexts. As a representative for the College of Education and Social Work, I would work to expand opportunities for evidence-based inquiry.


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Crystal Loose


Department: Early and Middle Grades Education

As an Associate Professor in the Early and Middle Grades Department, I have had the opportunity to support undergraduate research initiatives through SURI, resulting in a student publication. In addition, I actively foster student development through course-based research collaborations. Through these experiences, I have witnessed firsthand the significant impact that research engagement can have on students’ academic growth and career readiness, including expanded job placement opportunities. I would welcome the opportunity to collaborate with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs staff to further support student research and scholarship. Contributing to strategic planning efforts and participating in research-related committee activities would allow me to help advance meaningful student collaboration and strengthen research opportunities across the institution.


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