Research Advisory Committee

2011 – 2012 Report

Chair: Maureen Conroy

Members: Mirka Koro-Ljungber, Kara Dawson, Stephen Smith, Stephen Pape Cirecie West-Olatunji, Thomasenia Adams, Maureen Conroy

Major Accomplishments:

• Reviewed applications for the UF Opportunity Grant
• Reviewed applications for the UFRF Professor
• Reviewed applications for the Fien Research Professorship
• Reviewed applications for the CRIF Awards
• Reviewed applications for the B.O. Smith Research Professorship
• Assisted Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies in reviewing applications for COE Grant Writer position
• Recommended the revision of the Faculty Database
• Provided recommendations for the establishment of the
  Fien Doctoral Fellowship
• Began a discussion of the developing a plan for using COE IDC funds to support research in the COE

Next Year’s Agenda

• Work with the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies to develop a plan for using re-occurring COE IDC funds to support research in the COE
• Work with the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies to develop standard timelines, procedures, and guidelines for awards reviewed by the RAC.
• Work with the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies to increase the number of applicants for awards and additional opportunities to help faculty research in areas that are not addressed by the current awards.