This committee shall have responsibility for matters relating to research activities and scholarly work carried out at the University, including graduate education .  It shall review, recommend, and participate in the formulation of policy with respect to resources related to research, including physical facilities and allocation of space for research purposes, library resources and resources for graduate programs, and make recommendations to assure effective use of these resources.  It shall serve as liaison between the Senate and the administration on such matters as, but not limited to:  the broad role of the University in advancing knowledge through research and scholarship; external and internal support for encouraging research and scholarship, including graduate and undergraduate research; intellectual property and technology transfer; ethical issues and issues affecting the academic environment as these arise in research or scholarly work.  It shall consult frequently with other University and collegiate committees that are charged to initiate, maintain, and monitor institutional support programs for research, scholarship, and graduate education, as well as maintain close liaison with appropriate administrative offices in its areas of responsibility.

2006-07 Meetings, Minutes and Members

2005-06 Meetings, Minutes and Members