Research Proposal and Committee Overview at USC-Columbia
This proposal outlines the Faculty Advisory Committee's role in evaluating and advancing the research enterprise at USC-Columbia. It focuses on strategic planning, resource allocation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and promoting research successes within the university community. The committee's structure, responsibilities, and goals are detailed, emphasizing the importance of promoting research ethics, securing external funding, and enhancing faculty and student involvement in research activities.
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COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH Proposal from the Faculty Advisory Committee
CHARGE Broadly tasked to evaluate the current state of the research enterprise at USC-Columbia Inform the faculty and the administration regarding existing strengths and emerging opportunities for the advancement and support of research across all fields and disciplines. Strategic planning and resource allocation Interdisciplinary collaboration Integration of research and student experiential learning
CHARGE Partner with the university s administration to advance the university s capacity to secure external funding Develop and recommend policies on research ethics and integrity Encourage faculty participation in the university s research enterprise Promote faculty and student research successes to the broader community
CHARGE The committee will periodically evaluate and update its strategic priorities Form and dissolve subcommittees Devise and document measurable goals and action plans Prepare an annual report summarizing the committee s activities, accomplishments and recommendations Disseminate the report to the broader university community
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION Nine members Elected to staggered three-year terms Representation from six (6) areas of study: Arts and humanities Social sciences Life sciences Physical sciences/mathematics Business/communication/law Education/nursing/social work
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION Three committee members from the following: University Libraries Chair of the Palmetto College Campus Research and Productive Scholarship Committee At-large member nominated by the Faculty Senate Steering Committee Nominee will be approved by vote of the Faculty Senate Position to ensure broad representation Ex-officio Members Office of the Provost Office of the VP for Research
THANKS! Bill Sudduth Faculty Advisory Committee, co-chair sudduthw@mailbox.sc.edu
