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
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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
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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
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