RESEARCH COUNCIL

Purpose. Studies and develops plans and recommendations for the organization of a systematic program for the encouragement and advancement of scholarly post-doctoral research and publication by members of the faculty.

Appointments. The President makes all appointments. The Research Council consists of nine faculty members; staggered three-year terms;  the Associate Vice President for Research and Special Programs serves as an ex-officio chair. To be eligible to serve on this committee, faculty members must be on a research-track appointment and be a member of the graduate faculty. The Associate Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs will identify academic areas to be represented. The Faculty Senate will make nominations for those terms expiring in even numbered years and the Academic Policy Council will make nominations for those terms expiring in odd numbered years. The Research Council reserves the  right  to remove a member who is unable to fulfill his/her role on the council in a responsible manner. The  decision to remove a member must be made by a majority vote.

Correct as of September 2012