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Goals & Objectives

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Development has three major components: research administration, institutional development, and alumni affairs. Through external funding, the office also includes business contract partnerships, Title III, and the P.E.A.C.E Project. Several of the responsibilities associated with research administration are provided through contractual arrangements with the Texas A&M Research Foundation. The vice president reports directly to the president and assists the president in the overall strategic planning and advancing of the mission of the university. The vice president and his staff, including the associate vice president, director of development, director of alumni relations, director of Title III, and the director of the P.E.A.C.E project have responsibility for meeting the goals and objectives of the office. The personnel assigned to each function is presented on the attached organizational chart.

The goals of the Office of Research and Development are designed to support the mission of the university. As an administrative unit, the Office of Research and Development has direct responsibility for helping the university achieve its goals. These goals will be accomplished through prudent use of state, federal and private resources and the enhancement of facilities and personnel. University goals (UG) supported by the Office of Research and Development are listed below and included in chart form at the end of this document. The chart outlines expected outcomes for FY 06 and FY 07 as well as the person given primary responsibility for achieving the expected outcomes.

Goals

Strengthen the Quality of Academic Programs (UG 1
- Increase the number of faculty FTEs producing research/scholarly and creative works
Increase applied and basic research (UG 3)
Achieve (and Maintain) Financial Stability (UG 5)
- Meet or exceed expectations associated with current Capital Campaign (Extend the View: Shape Tomorrow Today-The Prairie View A&M University Capital Campaign)
- Increase the availability of scholarship funds
- Increase the size and number of endowments for student scholarships and for academic chairs
- Increase funded research
Strengthen University Advancement Programs including fund-raising (UG 8)
- Enhance corporate relations through Industry Cluster publications that show the strength of corporate partnerships with the University
- Continue to implement the fund-raising model and university advancement model developed from the planning study and refined by Ketchum's progress reviews of the capital campaign
Increase and Enhance the Visibility and Awareness of the University to the Community at Large / all Stakeholders
- Improve the climate for diversity

The Office of Research and Development has taken the necessary steps to diversify and broaden its base of support for research and development. As we continue to assist in finding funding for the research, education and service missions of the University, research and development activities are being refined to better target state government, federal agencies, foundations, corporations and individuals.

Within the domain of research and development, the University is actively pursuing opportunities for contracts, technology transfer and strategic partnerships with other universities, federal agencies and selected members of the private sector. Pursuing opportunities for contracts, technology transfer, and strategic partnerships will provide the university with other means to improve and expand its educational programs, provide additional community services, and get students into the workplace prior to graduation. Additionally, such activities will foster opportunities for faculty, staff and students to collaborate with their peers and share in the excitement of discovery and contribute to the base of knowledge needed to solve societal problems. This change in the University's strategy exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit associated with the university positioning itself to make greater contributions to the state, the nation and the world.

Research and Development Goals, Objectives, Quantitative Measures, and Person(s) Responsible

University Goals	Objectives	Quantitative Measure	Person Responsible	Status
1. Strengthen the Quality of Academic Programs (UG 1)
2. Increase applied and basic research (UG 3)	a. Increase the number of faculty FTEs producing research/scholarly and creative works	Make seed monies available to initiate research projects for five tenured or tenure track faculty who do not have active research projects	VPRD
	b. Involve each college and department in annual research and sponsored program planning activity (Research Retreat).	100% of colleges will participate	Assoc. VP
	c. Develop and revise PVAMU Rules and Procedures related to TAMUS research and development policies.	All policies related to human subjects, animal care and use, biohazards, will be reviewed and revised as needed	VPRD, Assoc VP and DoD
	d. Increase the overall level of external support for university research programs.	Increase by 5% by end of FY 2007	VPRD
	e. Prioritize research and sponsored programs Initiatives (e.g. bioengineering/biotechnology, community development, technology incubators/transfer, workforce training, biomedical research, international education and curriculum, juvenile justice, distance learning and telecommunications, environmental sciences, solar physics)	100% of identified program initiatives will be prioritized	VPRD, Assoc VP, and Deans
	f. Identify and pursue contracting opportunities with governmental and private entities.	Identify and complete at least three contract opportunities	VPRD and Assoc VP
	g. Conduct and sponsor proposal-writing workshop	Conduct at least two workshops per year	VPRD and Assoc VP
	h. Establish research support infrastructure (i.e., common research laboratory facilities, machine shop, proposal preparation center)	Establish at least one common laboratory per year	VPRD and Director of Agricultural Research Center
	i. Increase and improve communications between the ORD and other university offices (Institutional Research, Finance and Administration, IT, Physical Plant, etc.)	Organize monthly meetings/communications to discuss research agenda with identified support units	VPRD and Assoc VP
	j. Complete laboratory renovations in the Harrington Science Building	Complete plans for each room on the third floor of Harrington Science Building	VPRD, Assoc VP, Exec VP

3. Achieve (and Maintain) Financial Stability (UG 5)	a. Meet or exceed expectations associated with current capital campaign	Have at least $15 million in gifts and pledges by the end of FY06	VPRD and DoD
	b. Increase the availability of scholarship funds	As part of the capital campaign, solicit at least $500,000 for endowed scholarships	VPRD and DoD
	c. Increase the size of endowments for academic chairs	Establish at least 1 endowed chair of $1 million	VPRD, DoD and Director of Title III

4. Strengthen University Advancement Programs including fund-raising (UG 8)	a. Enhance corporate relations through Industry Cluster publications that show the strength of corporate partnerships with the University	Participate in developing contracting opportunities with SAIc and it�s DoD clients	VPRD and Consultant
		Hold two meeting of corporate partners during FY06
	b. Continue to implement the fund-raising model and university advancement model developed from the planning study and refined by Ketchum�s progress reviews of the capital campaign	Provide training for existing development staff and hire additional staff as outlined in the Ketchum report	VPRD and DoD

5. Increase and Enhance the Visibility and Awareness of the University to the Community at Large/ all Stakeholders	a. Improve the climate for diversity	Continue to employ a diverse staff that is committed to PVAMU	VPRD and all Unit Directors