Development and Relations Committee

The SURA Board of Trustees has appointed a Development & Relations Committee Steering Group which represents the larger Extended Committee:

• David Lee, The University of Georgia, Acting Chair
• Jerry Draayer, SURA President & CEO
• Ray Fornes, North Carolina State University
• Greg Kubiak, SURA Chief Operating Officer and Communications & Relations Director, Staff Liaison

Responsibilities of the Committee:

• Identify and promote opportunities to expand existing collaborations or initiate new collaborations that build strategic alliances among SURA members and outside partners
• Advance development activities/initiatives that support SURA's mission, including the review and approval of teaming agreements and/or partnerships as deemed appropriate to fulfill its charge
• Create scenarios to advocate for multi-institutional collaborations that complement the interest of SURA's membership
• Advise and support commercialization of SURA technologies through government and/or industry partnerships
• Oversee and support an effective external relations effort that promotes SURA's mission and programs, and proactively advocates for the same as necessary and appropriate
• Serve as SURA's primary committee interface with the SURA Council of Presidents, helping to ensure alignment with shared institutional objectives
• Solicit, screen, and select the recipient of the SURA Distinguished Scientist Award
• Committee Charter