CIWRO is led by Dr. Greg McFarquhar, CIWRO Director, who joined CIWRO/CIMMS in 2017. The CIWRO Director has the ultimate responsibility and authority for the optimum functioning of CIWRO, serves as the main point of contact with the OU administration, and collaborates with the OU administration and college leadership as appropriate. Members of the executive team assist in manage CIWRO’s finances, employee actions and supervision, coordinate with federal partners, and ensure the scientific integrity of the research performed at CIWRO.
Leadership from CIWRO and NOAA celebrate NSSL's 60th anniversary, inside the National Weather Center.
In accordance with NOAA guidance, CIWRO has an Executive Board and a Council of Fellows who assist in advising the CIWRO Director.
The Executive Board meets regularly to provide advice and recommendations to the Director of CIWRO regarding appointments, procedures, and policies and to periodically review the accomplishments and progress of the technical and scientific programs and projects of CIWRO. The board is made up of representatives from both the University of Oklahoma (OU; meteorology and other disciplines) and the NOAA units located in Norman, Oklahoma. It should be noted that the Executive Board's advice is not binding on the Director.
The Council of Fellows is composed of a cross-section of local and national scientists who have expertise relevant to the research themes of CIWRO and are actively involved in the programs and projects of CIWRO. The Council will review and suggest modifications of bylaws, participate in reviews of CIWRO activities, and elect two of their members to serve on the Executive Board.
More specifically, the council is comprised of a cross-section of University of Oklahoma (OU) faculty, federal scientists in the NOAA units that collaborate with CIWRO, and national scientists who have expertise relevant to the research themes of CIWRO. Fellows are actively involved in the programs and projects of CIWRO. Appointment to the Council, by the CIWRO Executive Board, is normally for a two-year term, and reappointment is possible and usual. Appointments may be made for a shorter period of time or on a part-time basis with the concurrence of the appointee and the CIWRO Executive Board. The Council will participate in reviews of CIWRO activities and elect two of their number to serve on the CIWRO Executive Board, and additionally, the Council's advice is not viewed as binding on the CIWRO Director relative to any recommendations that might be carried forward to the Executive Board.
Learn more about the Executive Board and the current membership.
Learn more about the Council of Fellows and the current membership.
