The University Innovation Council is charged with developing and implementing the application process for the The Explorer Challenge, formerly known as the Strategic Innovation Fund. The cross-campus, interdisciplinary group will initially review and provide feedback on project pre-proposals and final proposals. The work of the Innovation Council is being coordinated by Dr. Jeanne Hossenlopp, Vice President for Research and Innovation.

• Tara Baillargeon, Raynor Memorial Libraries
• Parker Dow, Undergraduate Student
• Erin Folstad, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
• Jay Goldberg, Opus College of Engineering
• Nathan Hammons, Law School
• Jeff Janz, Division of Student Affairs
• Daria Kempka, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Katelin Krenzke, Graduate Student
• Edi Kuhn, Alumni Memorial Union 
• Sherri Lex, Graduate School
• Shelly Malin, College of Nursing
• Mara Merritt, Undergraduate Student
• John Peterson, College of Business Administration
• Eric Waters, Communication Studies