University of Tennessee Research Council Committees 2005-2006
Standing Committees
Policies and Procedures
Charge: To explore the realm of policies and procedures at the University
with special attention to policies and procedures which have not evolved
consistent with the University's development as a Research I University.
To make recommendations to the VC/Research regarding desirable policy
and procedure changes that would enhance the productivity of the research
enterprise. Mail list:
rc_policies_and_procedures@hickory.engr.utk.edu
Chair:
Members:
Ex Officio:
Tangible Research Project
and Research Development Policies
Research Promotion and Education
Charge: To work with the Research Office to educate the community -- University
as well as Statewide -- regarding the research activities of the University.
To promote awareness of the activities and achievements of the research
enterprise. May work jointly with the Special Projects Committee. Mail
List:
rc_research_promotion_and_education@hickory.engr.utk.edu
Chair:
Members:
Ex Officio:
Research Promotion
Research Infrastructure
Charge: To determine and prioritize research infrastructure needs in consultation
with the research faculty. To engage the University administration in
a substantive dialog regarding Research Infrastructure funding models
such as the Library Model versus a Cost Recovery Model. To provide an
assessment of the likely impact of funding model choices on Faculty productivity,
graduate education, and our Research I status. To integrate into an annual
research infrastructure needs document all committee assessments. Mail
list: rc_research_infrastructure@hickory.engr.utk.edu
Chair:
Members:
Ex Officio:
Special Panels
Chancellor's Research Awards
Charge: To solicit nominations, receive nominations, evaluate nominations
materials and make recommendations to the Provost for the awards. Mail
list: rc_chancellors_research_awards@hickory.engr.utk.edu
Chair:
Members: Bill Blass, Bill Dunne, John Wodarski, Stefan Richter, Tom Ladd, Jeanine Williamson
Ex Officio:
SARIF: Summer Special Research Assistants
Charge: To solicit nominations, receive nominations, evaluate nominations
materials and make recommendations to the Associate Vice President for
Research for the awarding of the funding. Mail list: rc_sarif_summer_ra@hickory.utk.edu
Chair:
Members:
Ex Officio:
SARIF Equipment & Infrastructure
Charge: To solicit and evaluate proposals and make recommendations to
the Associate Vice President for Research for the awarding of the funding.
Mail list: rc_sarif_equipment@hickory.engr.utk.edu
Chair:
Members: Stefan Richter, Ranjan Ganguly, Janet Brown
Ex officio:
EPPE (Exhibit, Publication and Performance Expense)
Charge: To solicit and evaluate applicatons for EPPE grants on a timely
basis and make recommendations to Associate Vice President for Research
for funding. Mail list: rc_eppe@hickory.engr.utk.edu
Chair:
Members: Wes Hines, Bill Blass, Joanne Hall, Tom Handler
Ex Officio:
Centers Evaluation
Charge: To evaluate Research Centers on an ongoing periodic basis and
recommend to the Associate Vice President for Research the disposition
of renewal requests; to perform the same evaluation for new applications
for Research Center status. Mail link: rc_centers_evaluation@hickory.engr.utk.edu
Chair:
Members: Ken Stephenson, Ranjan Ganguly, Randy Gentry, Vena Long
Ex Officio:
Ad hoc Committees
Special Projects
Charge: To engage in activities which will raise Community awareness of
UTK research activities and results. To promote the participation of all
faculty in scholarly and research activities. Specific projects shall
include the RC web page, a public lecture series, and the promotion of
small grant applications. Mail list:rc_special_projects@hickory.engr.utk.edu
Chair:
Members:
Ex Officio:
F&A
Members: Carl Sams, Bill Dunne, Ken Stephenson, Tom Handler
Strategic Plan
Members: Bill Dunne, Bill Blass, Joanne Hall, Julie Little, Randy Gentry
Intellectual Property
Members:
Post-doc Review
Members: Bill Dunne, Ranjan Ganguly
Research Data Policy Committee
Members: Tom Handler, Wayne Davis, Frank Harris, Ken Stephenson
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