University of Massachusetts Lowell - Research Center and Institute Guidelines
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL
RESEARCH CENTER GUIDELINES
Research Center Mission
Research Centers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell further the mission of the University and advance the research objectives set forth in the strategic plan- UMass Lowell 2020. The Research Centers differ from one another in focus, scope, and staffing, but each contribute in unique ways to the common goals of expanding knowledge, generating new discoveries, and/or having a positive impact on society through informing policy and systemic change. Communities of researchers and staff in Research Centers provide a stimulating environment that encourages early researchers and challenges the experienced researcher. Research Centers also contribute to the education and training of the researchers of the future by serving as learning environments for students. Interdisciplinary collaborations are promoted by the Research Centers both within the University and among institutions external to UMass Lowell.
Initial Review of Existing Centers
All existing Research Centers will undergo review summer 2012. Each Center should submit their annual report with a letter from the Director of the Research Center to the Academic Dean(s) of the College and the Vice Provost for Research summarizing the accomplishments and work of the Research Center over the previous 3 years no later than June 30, 2012. Feedback from the review will be provided by the Vice Provost for Research by September 1, 2012.
RESEARCH INSTITUTE GUIDELINES
Research Institute Mission
Research Institutes at the University of Massachusetts Lowell further the mission of the University and advance the research objectives set forth in the strategic plan- UMass Lowell 2020. A Research Institute has a long term relationship with one or more universities or collaborating institutions external to UMass Lowell. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or equivalent is required with each collaborating university or institution. Research Institutes differ from Research Centers and from one another in focus, scope, and staffing, but each contribute in unique ways to the common goals of expanding knowledge, generating new discoveries, and/or having a positive impact on society through informing policy and systemic change. Communities of researchers from UMass Lowell and from collaborating Universities and other institutions, provide a stimulating environment that encourages early researchers and challenges the experienced researcher. Research Institutes also contribute to the education and training of the researchers of the future by serving as learning environments for students.
Initial Review of Existing Institutes
All Research Centers will be reviewed by the Research Center Advisory Committee, Academic Dean, and the Vice Provost for Research every 3 years. The annual reports for the previous three years will be reviewed. A letter from the Director of the Research Center to the Academic Dean(s) of the College and the Vice Provost for Research summarizing the accomplishments and work of the Research Center over the previous 3 years should be submitted with the Annual Report in the Center review year. The 3- year review will provide feedback on whether the Center continues to meet Research Center criteria. Those Research Centers who are no longer meeting Research Center criteria will be issued a warning letter from the Vice Provost for Research with recommendations for action to meet Research Center status. The Research Center with warning status will then undergo review in 1 year and action on continuation of Research Center status will be determined by the Vice Provost for Research with recommendations from the Academic Dean(s) and the Research Center Advisory Committee.
Center/Institute Subcommittee of Research and Commercialization Committee
| Linda Concino | ORA |
| Khanh Dinh | Psychology |
| Mignon Duffy | Sociology |
| Susan Houde, Chair | School of Health & Environment |
| Elaine Major | OIC |
| Chris Niezrecki | Mechanical Engineering |
| Mingdi Yan | Chemistry |
| Julie Chen | Co-Chair of Research & Commercialization Committee |
| Julie Nash | Co-Chair of Research & Commercialization Committee |