Faculty Advisory Committee for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity

Mission

The Faculty Advisory Committee for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity (FAC-4-RSCA) recognize the importance of scholarship as a fundamental component of the educational process that enhances the experiences of university life including teaching, and student engagement. The mission of the Faculty Advisory Committee for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity (FAC for RSCA) is to support, enhance, and advocate for all matters as related to research, scholarship, and creative activity with a focus on all dimensions of the lifecycle of grants. The FAC for RSCA shall work directly with faculty, the Associate Vice President of Grants, Research & Sponsored Programs (AVP GRaSP), and pre- and post-award to facilitate faculty scholarship and grant writing serving to elevate the profile of faculty research, scholarship, and creative activities on campus, in the community, and beyond.

Goals

Elevate awareness and appreciation of faculty research, scholarship and creative activities.
Develop new policies and programs that provide more incentives that encourage and support faculty grant writing while enhancing existing successful programs.
Minimize institutional hurdles associated with submission and management of grants, particularly those activities that unnecessarily encroach on faculty time.
Improve communication between faculty and grant office personnel.
Recognize and promote the importance of grants and research, scholarship and creative activities in providing formative, high-impact, and meaningful student activities and providing student support.

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