FRANCIS C. DANE
Present Position
Professor of Psychology, Radford University
Chapter Affiliation
Radford College Chapter
Background Information
CV
Biography
Statement
I am standing for election to serve as the Mid-Atlantic Region representative on Sigma Xi’s Committee on Nominations because I strongly believe that an organization’s officers have a major impact on the direction of the organization. Indeed, I have seen that impact directly during my recent term as Director of the Mid-Atlantic Region. I want to help ensure that those who stand for election to the offices of President-elect and Treasurer offer the membership of Sigma Xi a legitimate choice between qualified candidates. As a career academic (45+ years) I have considerable experience vetting individuals for a wide variety of positions that range from undergraduate scholarship recipients to university presidents and officers in international organizations. I also have prior experience serving on the Committee on Nominations (2014-2016) and am currently serving on the Awards Committee as well as the Committee on Scientific Conduct and Professional Ethics (CSCAPE). I will focus that experience to the benefit of all members of Sigma Xi should I be elected to serve another term on the Committee on Nominations.