MinerAlert
MinerAlert
UTEP has achieved its current level of research activity by encouraging research and scholarly activity in all disciplines across campus. To continue our trajectory, each of the University’s colleges and schools will actively support growth in research and scholarship – both broad and strategic – in ways that increase impact, dissemination, national recognition, and financial support.
UTEP will enhance support for research and scholarship across all disciplines, leveraging areas of strategic strength and potential for growth and distinction. The Provost and Vice President for Research will work with deans to grow scholarship that advances the University’s priority for discovery with impact. UTEP will increase research and scholarship by refining policies, encouraging the development of shared research infrastructure and securing resources to engage all tenured and tenure-track faculty in research and scholarship. To accelerate research and scholarly activities, we will modify workload policies to provide flexibility for colleges and schools to tailor research and teaching responsibilities based on the strengths and opportunities of individual faculty members and the mission and needs of the University.
To foster more collaborative research and scholarship, the University will reestablish the competitive faculty leave program, while encouraging internships and visiting professorships with research sponsors and partner institutions. UTEP will also review and enhance faculty hiring and retention policies to sustain growth in areas of strategic focus. We will establish new workshops to develop faculty mentorship skills to improve the research trajectory of junior faculty. Recognizing the centrality of discovery to our mission, UTEP will more broadly celebrate academic publications, creative performances, exhibits, and research that have significant public value.
To sustain and advance research and scholarship and support our students, UTEP will promote a culture of grantsmanship by providing enhanced tools, training, and support. The University will encourage grant writing and expand training opportunities for grant writing and management. In addition, the University will mentor faculty to secure and manage large or multi-investigator grants. The University will continue to provide all faculty and staff with essential pre-award support, including budget development, compliance training and certifications, and submission services. The University will revise post-award support mechanisms to simplify management of grant awards. To encourage submission of grants, the University will also seek to provide additional financial support, including reviewing practices on the redistribution of revenues and support for graduate students.
To continue our trajectory, each of the University’s colleges and schools will actively support growth in research and scholarship.”