The Deans, Chairs, and Directors Council was formed in 1988 to promote the development of quality industrial relations and human resources programs in higher education by:
Upon request, the DCDC can also facilitate the evaluation of programs but doesn't itself evaluate programs. The DCDC is supported by the LERA but is its own independent organization. Name Change in 2021In 2021, this group changed its name from University Council of IR/HR Programs (or UCIRHRP) to the Deans, Chairs, and Directors Council, or the DCDC. ChairMarc Weinstein, Florida International University, is the current chair of the DCDC, from 2021 to 2024. The chair of the DCDC is also a voting member of the LERA Executive Board. MembershipThe membership of the DCDC consists of academic units that conduct research and/or offer degree programs in industrial relations and human resources. This includes colleges, schools, departments, institutes, centers, or other administrative bodies within an accredited four-year college, university, or graduate institution that are primarily responsible for research and/or educational programs related to employment relationship. Representatives to the DCDC shall be the dean, director, chairperson, or head of the unit, or designee. DuesAnnual dues for member organizations are $50 and are used to support the operations of the group and student award competitions. To pay dues online, please visit: https://lera.memberclicks.net/dcdc-dues. MeetingsThe DCDC meets annually in conjunction with the LERA Annual Meeting. To register, please register for the LERA annual meeting and submit an RSVP to the DCDC meeting when you register. You will find a list of LERA meetings here. DCDC-Sponsored Student CompetitionsThe DCDC sponsors two student competitions each year in conjunction with the LERA Annual Meeting. The DCDC Best Student Paper and the DCDC Best Student Poster both carry cash awards of $300 each. Be sure to encourage your students to apply. They will find complete information and submission guidelines at the LERA deadlines page. |