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WELCOME120-Day Study Status
Update MeetingExecutive Review Group - Management & Integration
Group - Subgroup Co-Chairs
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Safety First!
Meeting place: Across the Street in front of McCoy
5th Floor Map
C. Keane and the 120-Day Study TeamOctober 22, 2014
Welcome and Opening Comments- 120-Day Study Update Meeting
Welcome to the 2nd large-group meeting for the 120-Day Study
• Thanks to all for your strong participation and support!• Purpose of today’s meeting is to update participants on progress, discuss cross-
cutting topics, and identify any new specific issues to be addressed at our 12/2/14 meeting
Meeting Agenda:
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Check-In and Continental Breakfast 8:30 – 8:40 a.m. Overview (Chris Keane)8:40 – 9:00 a.m. Data Request Process and Status of Submission (Dan Nordquist)
Subgroup Chair Briefings 9:00 a.m. Research Infrastructure (Steve Simasko)9:30 a.m. Research Themes (Don Bender)10:00 a.m. Faculty and Student Engagement and Productivity (Jonathan Jones)10:30 a.m. Outreach, Engagement and Economic Development (Juming Tang)11:00 a.m. Adjourn
1st Full Group Meeting
9/16/14 (“T=1”)
2nd Full Group Meeting
10/22/14
3rd Full Group Meeting
12/2/14
Draft Report 1/15/15
(“T=120”)
Preparation
Management group completes draft report
Subgroups complete charge and develop findings and recommendations
Subgroups gather data, address charge issues, and initiate strength/weakness/opportunity/threat (SWOT) analysis
Study schedule
Subgroups brief charters, members, information requests, and progress to date; M+I subgroup commences drafting report
Subgroups describe data gathered and results to date, and address integration issues
Subgroups brief initial conclusions, findings, and recommendations
Days In: 35Days Remaining: 85
Subgroups have been very active- your work is the heart of the Study, thanks again!
Research Infrastructure Subgroup• Sept. 12th 2:30-3:30pm• Sept. 25th 2-4pm
Research Themes Subgroup• Sept. 30th 3-4:30pm• Oct. 14th 3-4:30pm• Nov. 3rd 10-11:30am• Nov. 20th 3-4:30pm
Faculty and Student Engagement/Productivity Subgroup• Sept. 24th 12:00-1pm• Sept. 30th 1:30-3pm (sub-sub mtg.)• Oct. 8th 12-1pm
Outreach, Engagement and Economic Development Subgroup• Sept. 23rd 8-10am• Sept. 30th 8-10am• Oct. 7th 8-10am• Oct. 15th 8-10am• Oct. 28th 8-10am• Nov. 11 or 12 TBA• Nov. 20 TBA
• Subgroup membership has been augmented since last meeting (including representatives from the Faculty Senate)
CONTENTS
I. Executive Summary
II. WSU Research Overview
A. WSU Strategic Plan
B. WSU Research Summary
C. WSU Key Research Statistics
III. Study Purpose & Organization
D. Study Goals and Scope
E. Study Organizational Structure
F. Study Timeline
IV. Subcommittee Findings, Conclusions & Recommendations
V. Study Findings, Conclusions & Recommendations
Management & Integration Group
Dec 3 - Jan 15
Pinãta Version ready for review
Draft in process
Update on Dec 3
M&I GroupDec - Jan
The Study Writing Team (led by Esther Pratt) is assembling the draft report
1. Comment on overall study progress, including:a. Development of "grand challenge" research themes.b. Definition of Research Infrastructure "bins" and a plan to
manage them.c. Progress toward Identification of key issues and development
of findings, recommendations, and metrics for the Faculty and Student Engagement/Productivity and Outreach/Economic Development subgroups.
d. Identification of "barriers" to research excellence.2. Identify specific issues, not yet discussed, that should be
addressed in preparation for the Dec. 2nd meeting.3. Please provide any other feedback you may have.
Executive Review Group questions
Thank you again for your efforts- your leadership and support is
essential for this study to succeed!
General 120 Day Reference Document Website:
https://myresearch.wsu.edu/120DayStudy.aspx
Data Collection Link and Summary
Sue ClarkSteve SimaskoOct. 22, 2014
Update for Research Infrastructure Subgroup
SueClark, Co-Chair
Regents Professor, CAS/Chemistry
SteveSimasko, Co-Chair
Chair, CVM/Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
Tori Byington Information TechnologyDoug Call Professor, CVM/Paul G. Allen SGAHDan Costello Assistant Vice President, Facilites OperationsKenn Daratha Associate Professor, College of NursingDavid Gang Associate Professor, CAHNRS/Institute of Biological Chemistry Scott Hudson Professor, VCEA/Electrical Engineering (Tri-Cities Campus)
Christian MailhiotDirector, Center for Integrated Modeling and Simulation/CAS/Institute for Shock Physics
Ken Nash Professor, CAS/ChemistryJon Oatley Director, Center for Reproductive Biology/CVM/School of Molecular BiosciencesJeffrey Savage Associate Professor, CAS/MusicDavid Sprott Senior Associate Dean, CCB/Marketing
Jonathan WisorAssociate Professor, Medical Sciences/CVM/Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
Weihong (Katie)
Zhong Professor, VCEA/School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Esther Pratt Assistant Director, University Advancement/Corporate and Foundation RelationsDan Nordquist Director, OGRD/Office of Research Support Representative
Derek BrownSub-award and Reporting Administrator, OGRD/Office of Research Support Representative
Research Infrastructure Subgroup
1. Define research infrastructure, identify elements present at WSU, and develop a structure to bin infrastructure elements for evaluation.
2. Within bins identify the barriers that exist to research excellence (technology, physical facilities, staff, and management).
4. Provide actionable recommendations that identify funding opportunities (facilities construction, technology acquisition, and ongoing operations) and changes in management that remove barriers and achieve excellence in research infrastructure.
3. Provide a tiered prioritization of future investments into research infrastructure needed to support WSU “research themes”.
Charges:
Information to be collected:
• Survey of current Centers, Facilities, Cores, Laboratories for status of current equipment and capabilities.
• Survey of Colleges and Campuses for items that may not be listed in item above.
• Revaluate bins to ensure all relevant infrastructure is evaluated.
Phase 1
Survey Results to Date (as of 10/21):
Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences – Partial data received
Arts and Sciences – No data received
Business – Data received
Communication – No data received
Education – Data received
Engineering and Architecture – Partial data received
Medical Sciences – Data received
Nursing – No data received
Pharmacy – No data received
Veterinary Medicine – Data received
1. Animal resources (vivariums and associated services)
2. Plant resources (green houses, growth chambers, etc)
3. High performance computing
4. Imaging (biological)
5. Imaging (atomic and molecular)
6. Sequencing and other Molecular Biological support
7. NMR
8. Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry
9. Nuclear Radiation Center
10. General / Miscellaneous Biochemistry and other
11. Analytical Chemistry
12. Materials Research
13. Power Engineering
14. Libraries
15. Pre/Post Award Grant Support
16. Human Subjects (Biomedical)
17. Human Subjects (Social Science)
Current bins:
Research InfrastructureBin: Imaging-BiologicalSubgroup Members:
Instrument/Facility Specific Item Location Contact Person Managed By Comments/IssuesConfocal microscope Leica SP5 laser scanning Clark Hall Kirchoff Franceschi MICConfocal microscope Zeiss LSM 510 FMIC Knoblauch Franceschi MICConfocal microscope Leica SP8 laser scanning FMIC Knoblauch Franceschi MICConfocal microscope Leica TCS SP5 two-photon BLS Shelden Franceschi MICConfocal microscope Leica SP8 laser scanning VBRB Wayman IPN Service CenterConfocal microscope Leica SP8X laser scanning VBRB Wayman IPN Service CenterConfocal microscope Leica SD6000 AF spinning disk VBRB Wayman IPN Service CenterConfocal microscope Leica TIRF VBRB Smertenko Franceschi MICConfocal microscope Leica SP8 WSU Vancouver Coffi n
Confocal microscope Olympus FluoView 1000 WSU Spokane MIC ChaiWSU Spokane Health Sciences
Electron microscope Quanta 200F SEM FMIC Knoblauch Franceschi MICElectron microscope Hitachi S-570 SEM FMIC Knoblauch Franceschi MICElectron microscope FEI Tecnai G2 20 Twin TEM FMIC Knoblauch Franceschi MICElectron microscope Phillips CM-200 TEM FMIC Knoblauch Franceschi MIC
Whole Animal Imaging Perkin-Elmer IVIS Spectrum CT VBRB Harding IPN Service CenterWhole Animal Imaging Perkin-Elmer IVIS Spectrum CT WSU Spokane
DEXA Hologic QDR4500A DEXAComparative Orthapedics Research Lab (CVM)
Martinez
general imaging servicesRadiography; C-Arm Digital Fluoroscopy; CT; MRI
Comparative Orthapedics Research Lab (CVM)
Martinez
Simasko, xxx,
Bin Example: Imaging-Biological
Research InfrastructureBin: Animal ResourcesSubgroup Members:
Instrument/FacilityFacility Specific Item Location Contact Person Managed By Comments/Issuesanimal vivarium VBRB vivarium VBRB Basement Simasko IPN Service Center Primarily rodent housing (mice and rat)animal vivarium BLS vivarium BLS Basement Hunt SMB Service Center Primarily mouse housinganimal vivarium EALB vivarium EALB Benson Animal Sciences Service Centeranimal vivarium ARU vivarium Bustad Hall Malcolm CVM Service Centeranimal vivarium Eastlick vivarium Eastlick Hunt SMB Service Centeranimal vivarium Wegner Vivarium Wegner Hall Craft Psychologylarge animal space Various locations…. Malcolm CVM Service Center large animal housing
animal vivarium Spokane vivariumanimal vivarium Vancouver vivarium
transgenic core mouse transgenic services BLS Basement Hunt CRB Core Laboratory underdevelopment, needs equiment
animal reproduction core reproduction services Pru CRB Core Laboratory
Simasko, Call, Oatley
Bin Example: Animal Resources
Research InfrastructureBin: Plant ResourcesSubgroup Members:
Instrument/Facility Specific Item Location Contact Person Managed By Comments/Issues
Plant growth facilitygreen houses/growth chambers
Dreesman, Kahn, Hetrick, Browse
CAHNRS Service Center
Plant transformation facilityPlant transformation facility
Vogel Dhinga CAHNRS Service Center inadequate staff support
Double haploid laboratoryDouble haploid laboratory
Johnson Hall Harsh CAHNRS Service Center
xxx, xxx
Bin Example: Plant Resources
Research InfrastructureBin: Molecular BiologySubgroup Members:
Instrument/Facility Specific Item(s) Location Contact Person Managed By Comments/Issues
sequencing
ABI 3730 DNA Analyzer; 454 Life Sceinces; Ion Torrent PGM Sequencer; Nanodrop ND1000; two ABI 7500 RT-PCR
BLS Griswold CRB Core Laboratory
microarray Affymetrix GeneChip BLS Pouchnik/Griswold CRB Core LaboratoryLab on a Chip Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer BLS Griswold CRB Core Laboratory
sequencing
Illumina HiSeq 2500 with C-bot; Illumina NextSeq 500; Beckman Biomek FXP workstation; Thermo 2000 Nanodrop; QuantStudio 7K Flex rtPCR; Spectromax M2; Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer; Qiagen TissueLyzer II; Covaris M220
WSU Spokane Functional Genomics Core
WSU Spokane Health Sciences
Oatley, xxx
Bin Example: Molecular Biology
Research InfrastructureBin: General / Miscellaneous BiochemistrySubgroup Members:
Instrument/Facility Specific Item Location Contact Person Managed By Comments/Issuesfluorescent activated cell sorting FACS VBRB Oatleyfluorescent activated cell sorting FACS Bustad Hall Davis service centerfluorescent activated cell sorting FACS Bio-Rad 3 sorter Spokane Flow Cytometry Core WSU Spokanecytometry BD Accuri C6 Spokane Flow Cytometry Core WSU SPokanecytometry Beckman Coulter Gallios 6 Spokane Flow Cytometry Core WSU SPokane
laser dissecting microscope Clark Hall Lewis service centerlaser dissecting microscope VBRB Spencer service center
RIA Assay Core VBRB Pru CRB Core LaboratoryHistology Core BLS Kim CRB Core Laboratory
xxx, xxx
Bin Example: General/Misc Biochemistry
Research InfrastructureBin: Materials ResearchSubgroup Members:
Instrument/Facility Specific Item Location Contact Person Managed By Comments/Issues
Analytical Catalysis CenterConfocal Raman Microscope additional confocal microscope; Atomic Force microscope; Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer
Y Wang VCEA
Bioenergy & Catalysis Advanced Materials
X-ray Diffraction System VCEA
Bioenergy and Catalysis Raman Spectroscopy (operando) VCEAexpected in Murdoch application
Cleanroom Sputtering deposition system; Etching System; Atomic Layer Deposition system CMRALDS - expected Murdoch application
Laser Materials Lab CMRPositron Lab Webster CMR W.M. Keck Research LabSemiconductor Lab CMRSolid State Detector Lab CMRThermal Fluids Lab CMR
Electron Microscopes SEM with EDS and EBSD ETRL VCEA
Rapid Prototyping FacilityOptomec Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS 750); ExOne 3D Printer (ceramics); Stratsys FDM TITAN; Stratasys FDM 1650
ETRL W.M. Keck Biomaterials Lab
Nano Powder Characterization Facility TRISTAR 3000 BET surface analyzer: NICOMP 380 Particle size Analyzer ETRL W.M. Keck Biomaterials Lab
Thermal Analysis FacilityNETZSCH Thermal Analyzer (STA 409PC); Theta Dilatometer; NETSCH LFA 447 Nano Flash
ETRL W.M. Keck Biomaterials Lab
Porosity Measurement Facility Micromeretics Mercury Porosimetry ??? W.M. Keck Biomaterials LabViscosity Analysis Facilty Haake Polylab Torque Rheometer ETRL W.M. Keck Biomaterials Lab
Ceramic Processing Thermolyte High Temp Furnace; US Stoneware Ball Mill; Autoclave Engineers Cold Isotatic Press
ETRL W.M. Keck Biomaterials Lab
Microwave Sintering 3 KW Automatic Control Microwave Furnace ETRL W.M. Keck Biomaterials Lab
Piezo Electric Characterization FacilitiesAgilent Impedance Analyzer; Sensor Tech d33 Meter; Radient Technologies Precision Workstation
ETRL W.M. Keck Biomaterials Lab
Thin Film Fabrication Facilities Anoditation Setup; Gas Sensing Set Up DANA W.M. Keck Biomaterials LabMechanical Characterization Table Top Universal Testing machine; Hardness tester; Tribometer W.M. Keck Biomaterials Lab
In Vitro Cell Culture FacilitySterile hood; dual chamber incubator; Thermo Nicolet 67700 FTIR Spectrometer; Inverted microscope; microplate reader
W.M. Keck Biomaterials Lab
Surface Characterization Facility VCA Optima, AST Products W.M. Keck Biomaterials LabElemental Characterization Facility Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Shimadzu AA-6800 W.M. Keck Biomaterials Lab
Composite Manufacturing CMECAnalytical Lab CMECMaterials and Structual Testing Lab CMEC
Advanced Materials Deformation testing ???WACXIT X-ray & Imaging Technology CEE
Zhong, xxx
Bin Example: Materials Research
Research InfrastructureBin: Chromatography / Mass SpectrometrySubgroup Members:
Instrument/Facility Specific Item Location Contact Person Managed By Comments/IssuesMass Spec Bruker Solarix MS imaging VBRB Gang TBAMass Spec Thermo Fusion MS VBRB Gang TBAMass Spec Waters Synapt G2 Clark Hall Gang service centerMass Spec others Clark Hall GangHPLC various Clark Hall GangGC various Clark Hall Gang
Mass Spec Waters XEVO G2-S QTOF/UPLC Mass Spec Core Facility Cheng WSU Health Sciences
Mass Spec/UFLCAB Sciex Qtrap 6500 LC/MS/MS-Shimadzu Nexera UFLC Mass Spec Core Facility Cheng WSU Health Sciences
Mass Spec Bruker HTC-Ion Trap BLS Munske/Griswold CRB Core LaboratoryMass Spec ABI Maldi-TOF/TOF BLS Munske/Griswold CRB Core Laboratory
Gang, xxx
Bin Example: Chromatography / MS
Left to do for Phase 1:
• Get units to complete surveys
• Finish incorporating data into spreadsheets
• Finalize binning process (collapse/expand?)
• Assign subgroup members to specific bins
Evaluation and Output:
• Within bin identify the most significant barriers to excellence.
• In conjunction with findings of subgroup on Research Themes, developed a tiered prioritization list for future development and investment.
• Make recommendations for improved University-wide awareness and management of research infrastructure.
• Break into subgroups to evaluate within bins. Includes meetings with relevant facilities/instrument managers and user groups.
Phase 2
Emerging Issues:
• Staff support
• Small equipment support
• Maintenance / Equipment updates
• Centralized support: pre/post award & human subjects
Don BenderTom SpencerOct. 22, 2014
Update for Research Themes Subgroup
Don Bender, Co-Chair Director, VCEA/Composite Materials and Engineering CenterTom Spencer, Co-Chair Professor, CAHNRS/Animal SciencesTom Besser Professor, CVM/Veterinary Microbiology & Pathology
Aurora Clark Associate Professor, CAS/Chemistry; Interim Director of Materials Science and Engineering Doctoral Program
Cindy Corbett Associate Dean for Research, College of Nursing
Don DillmanRegents Professor, Deputy Director, CAS/Sociology/Office of Research/Social & Economic Sciences Research Center
Masha Gartstein Associate Professor, CAS/Department of PsychologyScot Hulbert Interim Chair, CAHNRS/Plant Pathology
Don KnowlesResearch Leader, Animal Diseases Research/USDA-ARS/CVM/Veterinary Microbiology & Pathology
Mark Kuzyk Regents Professor, CAS/Physics
Chen-Ching LiuProfessor & Director, Energy Systems & Innovation Center/VCEA/School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Kathleen McAteer Assistant Vice Chancellor, WSU Tri-Cities/CAS/School of Biological SciencesMichelle McGuire Associate Professor, CAS/School of Biological SciencesChris Pannkuk Director, CAHNRS/International Research & Agricultural Development
Thomas Rotolo Professor, CAS/Sociology
Dave SlavitBoeing Distinguished Professor, WSU Vancouver/CAS/Education/Teaching & Learning, Mathematics
Jesse Spohnholz Associate Professor, CAS/HistoryDoug Walsh Professor, CAHNRS/WSU Prosser/Entomology
Jonathan YoderProfessor & Director, Office of Research/Water Research Center/CAHNRS/School of Economic Sciences
Esther Pratt Assistant Director, University Advancement/Corporate and Foundation Relations
Geeta Dutta Proposal Management Unit Manager, OGRD/Office of Research Support Representative
Sarah Wisdom Grant and Contract Specialist, OGRD/Office of Research Support Representative
Research Themes Subgroup
Charge
1. Develop a list of current and potential high-impact major research themes for discussion/comparison, and rate the research opportunity/research impact associated with these themes.
2. For each theme, rate the degree to which WSU is well placed to pursue the theme, including faculty strength, infrastructure capability, sponsor interest, and importance for maintaining intellectual diversity and creative environment.
Charge (continued)
3. Rate the research themes into the following categories:
Tier 1- Essential for WSU to pursue- a “must do”
Tier 2- Important for WSU to pursue- an important current or emerging area where we should consider realigning resources to pursue
Tier 3- Areas WSU should pursue if resources are available, but not a priority for resource realignment
Charge (continued)
4. Identify barriers to research excellence and develop specific recommendations to improve the research environment and advance the WSU research enterprise.
5. Provide metrics and other information needed to enable ongoing assessment of the WSU research plan.
6. Provide findings and actionable recommendations.
Rebecca CraftJonathan JonesOct. 22, 2014
Update for Faculty and Student Engagement / Productivity
Subgroup
Rebecca Craft, Co-Chair Chair, CAS/Psychology
Jonathan Jones, Co-Chair Director, CVM/School of Molecular Biosciences
Thom Brown Chair, CAS/Fine Arts
John Browse Regents Professor, Interim Director, CAHNRS/Institute of Biological Chemistry
Todd Butler Chair, CAS/English
Lori Carris Associate Dean, Grad School/CAHNRS/Plant Pathology
Yonas Demissie Assistant Professor, WSU Tri-Cities/VCEA/Civil & Environmental EngineeringBrian French Professor, Education/Ed. Leadership, Sport Studies and Ed. / Counseling Psych.
Rita Fuchs Lokensgard Director, ADA Program/CVM/Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
Michele Hardy Chair CVM/Veterinary Microbiology & Pathology
Kerry Hipps Chair, CAS/Chemistry
Jim Krueger Regents Professor, Director of Research, Medical Sciences/CVM/Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
Brian Lamb Regents Professor, VCEA/Civil and Environmental Engineering/Laboratory for Atmospheric Research
Andrea Lazarus Clinical Professor/Asst. Vice President for Research
Steven Parish Professor, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Jim Petersen Director, VCEA/Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering
Amy Wharton Director, WSU Vancouver/CAS/Sociology
Esther Pratt Assistant Director, University Advancement/Corporate and Foundation Relations
Sammy Rodriguez Single Investigator-Small Team Research Support Coordinator, OGRD/Office of Research Support Representative
Tammy McGreevy Faculty Support Coordinator, OGRD/Office of Research Support Representative
Faculty and Student Engagement / Productivity Subgroup
Faculty Productivity & Engagement
Recommendations Concept Map
Report Year Number of Faculty Reporting*
Number ofNon-Faculty Reporting*
2008 1534 5392009 1516 4972010 1456 4602011 1503 4162012 1543 3842013 1521 299
WORQS Reporting:For the report year 2013, 1,820 people filed reports. In 2008, 2,073 filed reports.
This is both faculty and AP. •Approx. 92-95% of the faculty file. The College of Business does not file; they have
another system. •Of the AP, approx. 22-25% file.Here is the count of faculty vs AP by year.*Estimates
Summary of WORQS Data
WSU Job Placement Data Summary: Alumni graduating with PhD, DVM or PharmD (2005-2014); n = 3,608.
o Active employment information on 1,468 (~41%)o Data available in spreadsheet format; allow filtering and sorting (e.g., by
College, Employer, Year)
* WSU Job Placement self-reported Data provided by the WSUF
Job Placement Data
Recommendations Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 COMMENTS
Support multi-year hiring plans within/across units to build area strengths
Support cluster hiring strategies to develop critical mass of expertise in particular areas
Expand faculty seed grant opportunities, particularly for collaborative & interdisciplinary work
Increase access to resources for urban campus faculty and trainees
Implement and standardize exit interview process for all departing faculty
Initiate institutional support for prestigious award nominations
Develop culture that averts faculty departure ("pre-emptive faculty support and inquiry")
Expand use of target hiring of assoc/full profs on urban campuses, or in Pullman when leadership in partic. field is needed
Expand partner accommodation program and develop more consistent policies
Improve and develop plan to MAINTAIN physical facilities, including IT and service centers at college and campus levels
Seek more endowed professorships, particularly in key interdisciplinary areas
Provide competitive salary and start-up for new hires
Increase grad student stipends at least to national average, so that faculty can compete for the best students
Given limited resources, focus on equity and merit for faculty salary increases, rather than across-the-board increases
Develop hiring plans that INCLUDE enhancements of office STAFF and TECHNICAL support
Hire, train and support unit & college leaders who demonstrate BALANCE between research/schol/creat expertise & ability to inspire/promote/support others
Adhere to high standards of T&P
Develop student evaluations of faculty teaching that are VALIDATED, and balance these with peer evaluations of teaching
Develop workload flexibility guidelines to encourage research/scholar/creative -productive faculty further increase their productivity
Develop campus plans and funding to increase visitation of prominent scholars to WSU
Increase faculty travel support, particularly in Arts & Humanities
Reward extramural activities (e.g., symposium development/participation, outreach (including press interview), etc.) that bring recognition to WSU
Reward faculty mentorship of trainee (including undergraduate) research/scholarship/creative activity
Increase staff support for extramural grant development and submission
Provide tuition benefits for dependents
Require unit leaders to solicit and consider faculty input regarding use of F&A that comes to the unit
Provide more flexible hiring options to attract faculty (e.g., part-time faculty positions, job-sharing)
Implement annual online data collection system so that faculty accomplishment & workload can be tracked accurately and efficiently
Implement institution-wide external mentor/collaborator grant program, to increase external networking & collaboration by assistant/assoc WSU faculty
Develop system of promoting/preparing promising WSU faculty for prestigious external awards
Support Pullman and campus symposia to promote external and inter- and intra-college collaborations
List of recommendations to increase faculty recruitment, retention, productivity and engagement
1. Hiring and Retention1A. Hiring1B. Retention2. Proposal Development Support3. Urban campuses dimension 4. Graduate Funding5. Maintenance & Improvement (of facilities, staffing & technical support)6. Teaching assessment7. Travel Support8. Recognition8A. Individual8B. Collective9. Mentoring
9A. Faculty-Faculty9B. Faculty-Graduate
10. Productivity and/or Workload (tracking)11. Fostering Collaborative & Interdisciplinary work
Recommendations Summary
Sita PappuJuming TangOct. 22, 2014
Update for Outreach, Engagement and Economic
Development Subgroup
Sita Pappu, Co-Chair Director, Economic Development & External Affairs/Office of Commercialization
Juming Tang, Co-Chair Regents Professor, Associate Chair, CAHNRS/Biological Systems Engineering
Ian Burke Associate Professor, CAHNRS/Crop and Soil SciencesRalph Cavalieri Associate Vice President, Alternative EnergyLiv Haselbach Associate Professor, VCEA/Civil and Environmental EngineeringStacey Hust Associate Professor, Murrow College of Communication
Hanwu Lei Assistant Professor, WSU Tri-Cities/CAHNRS/Biological Systems Engineering
Xiaodong Liang Assistant Professor, WSU Vancouver/Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Linda MacLean Associate Dean of Advancement, Pharmacy/PharmacotherapyMatt McCluskey Chair, CAS/Physics
Katrina Mealey Professor and Richard L. Ott Endowed Chair, CVM/Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Grant Norton Dean, Honors College
Todd Norton Associate Professor, Murrow College of Communication
Alyssa Patrick Communications Coordinator, Office of Economic Development & External Affairs
Erin Rice Director of Operations, International ProgramsEric Sorensen Science Writer, University Communications/Washington State MagazineKimberly Withey Associate Director, DTC and Associate Professor, CAS/EnglishEsther Pratt Assistant Director, University Advancement/Corporate and Foundation RelationsNancy Shrope Assistant Director, OGRD/Office of Research Support RepresentativePam Kelley Program Specialist, OGRD/Office of Research Support Representative
Outreach, Engagement, and Economic Development Subgroup
WSU Visibility: Current outreach activities to increase visibility of WSU
researchers related to both Phase I and Phase II indicators; identify gaps and barriers.
Support system: WSU mentoring and nomination practices for faculty of
different career stages for Academy Members, Faculty Awards, Fellowships (Phase I indicators).
WSU support system and practices for grant applications (in particular large grants) (Phase I Indicator) and for non-competitive USDA, state and industrial supported research (Phase II).
Barriers for faculty members to participate in outreach and global engagement activities that will enhance WSU Phase I and Phase II indicators
Sub-Group Activities between Sept 23 and Oct. 14
We had three meetings, focusing on two main items: 1)Faculty Visibility, 2) Developing Internal and External Survey Questions.
Faculty VisibilityWe invited three national academy members to interact with the subgroup:
• Dr. Anjan Bose, NAE, WSU VCEA • Dr. Guy Palmer, WSU SGAH, NAS, Institute of Medicine• Dr. Norm Scott, WSU Alumnus, former VPR of Cornell University, NAE Chair of Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources of National Academy of Sciences
Main Conclusions of the Dialogs:Helping faculty reaching to the status of national academies requires a strong university-wide culture and support system: 1) Help recognizing achievements of faculty members
at various career stages, WSU internal awards and AAU recognized major awards – need a culture to support and recognize faculty excellence in research.
2) Nominate faculty members of strong research records to state and national committees (e.g., WA State Academy of Sciences, Advisory Boards for National Policies) and support faculty for important professional activities (e.g., chief editors of major reviewed journals) – need to build strong faculty portfolios.
3) Identity WSU faculty members and make annual nominations. In general, 1 out of 10 nominated faculty members will get elected to national academies. Cornell has a group of academy members meeting every year to help identify and nominate outstanding faculty members – need coordinated efforts to nominate WSU faculty members.
Survey Questions (WSU Internal)
Research VisibilityHow does your unit support faculty research visibility (e.g., information about opportunities, funding to meet stakeholders, funders, etc.)?
What barriers prevent you from supporting faculty in research visibility?
What tangible results have come from your publicity efforts (e.g.: increased funding, speaking requests, collaborations)?
Awards and RecognitionDescribe your mentoring program to prepare faculty to be competitive for national awards.Please list your strengths in this area, and barriers and needs.
Economic Engagement and Return on ResearchDoes your unit value the economic impact of research happening in your unit?If so, how does the unit recognize/reward faculty for the added value? If not, why? Explain concerns, gaps, barriers, and needs.
Survey Questions (WSU Internal) (cont.)
Domestic/International Outreach and EngagementDo your faculty engage in domestic/international collaborations?
If not, why?If so, are these collaborations valued?
How does the unit recognize/reward faculty for these collaborations?
Explain concerns, gaps, barriers, and needs.
Survey Questions (AAU Peers)
Specific activities that increased research visibility and success (Examples)
Institutional support structure (Information about opportunities, funding to meet stakeholders etc.)
Metrics for measuring success of publicity efforts Increased funding, awards, collaborations, start-ups,
economic impact Mentoring programs for faculty to be competitive for
prestigious national faculty awards International outreach and metrics for measurement Outreach efforts for industry-related engagement Transfer of discoveries out of the university Leveraging economic returns (royalties) to advance
research enterprise.
Questions for external stakeholders
Best practices for successful research funding
WSU strengthsEngage internally with faculty who have had interactions with the
stakeholders and understand their perspectives and best practices.
Next 2-3 weeks: Studying Best Practices for WSU Outreach Activities
Meeting with WSU faculty members who has received top $$ from Federal Agencies, Industry, and Foundations
Schedule for Sub-Group ActivitiesTime Activities
Oct. 21 - Nov. 18 3 sessions to analyze data, start discussions
Dec. 2- Dec. 30 Continue Analyses, Draft Findings and Recommendations
Thank you!
Thank you for coming today.
Next Large Group Meeting: December 2nd
CUB 212 - 8:30-11:30
EXTRA
C. Keane and the 120-Day Study Team120-Day Study “Kick-Off” MeetingSeptember 16, 2014
Overview of the120-day Study on the WSU Research Enterprise
The 120-day study is a follow-on of the WSU Strategic Planning Process
• WSU Strategic Plan includes goals and metrics for research (“Theme 1: Exceptional Research, Innovation, and Creativity”)
• Plan tasks the VPR to “identify areas of research excellence and emerging areas requiring additional investment to achieve national and international prominence.”
• Study will be inclusive in terms of scholarly disciplines, Campuses,….
• Set of prioritized research themes reflecting future opportunities matched to current and emerging WSU capabilities
• Priorities to guide:- Research infrastructure and other investments- Execution of workshops and other activities to advance research and scholarship at WSU
• Actionable findings and recommendations, and associated metrics, in key areas to support WSU research enterprise
Key outcomes from the 120-day study
The study supports the WSU goal of AAU membership via improvement of our AAU metrics.
Co-Chairs: C. Keane, D. Bernardo
120-day Study Organization/Team
ExecutiveReview Group (Deans, Vice-Chancellors, senior faculty, other WSU leaders)
Management and Integration (interim)C. KeaneD. NordquistE. PrattE. AustinAssoc. Deans for Research or College/Campus designees*
Faculty and Student Engagement/Productivity(Co-Chairs: R. Craft, J. Jones)
Research Infrastructure(Co-Chairs: S. Clark, S. Simasko)
Research Themes(Co-Chairs: D. Bender, T. Spencer)
Outreach, Engagement, and Economic Development(Co-Chairs: S. Pappu, J. Tang)
*C. Corbett, D. Field, A. Hossain, J. Krueger, A. Lazarus, T. McElwain, J. Moyer, B. Pinkleton, C. Portfors, D. Sprott, T. Church, P. Whitney
Subgroup Responsibilities
• Subgroups should execute charge (to be discussed at this meeting), including identifying findings and recommendations that are specific and actionable• Office of Research will provide technical and administrative support
for each subgroup• Management and Integration subgroup provides information and
other support as requested
• There will be overall study conclusions, findings, and recommendations in addition to those reported by subgroups• Individual subgroup pursuits of “overlap” questions is encouraged-
final study recommendations will integrate the various viewpoints
Note: A list of upcoming large proposal calls, prepared by Geeta Dutta, will be distributed today- we need to manage this more systematically ASAP
• Overall coordination and integration of study effort• Support for subgroups, including data requests• Generate overall study conclusions, findings, and
recommendations• Preparation of draft report
• This will commence immediately• 120-Day Study writing team is led by Esther Pratt from the WSU
Foundation, and includes Alicia Foth (OR) and others• Thanks to John Gardner and Anson Fatland for their support!
Management and Integration Group Roles and Responsibilities
Executive Review Group Responsibilities
• General senior level oversight of Study goals, processes, and recommendations
• Review of draft report• Executive committee will attend full group meetings
and generally not meet separately, except for review of draft report (Jan. 2015)
• Phase I indicators: Primary indicators of institutional breadth and quality in research and education
• Phase II indicators: Used to provide additional important calibrations of institutional research and education programs
The Association of American Universities (AAU) Membership Indicators
Phase I indicators Competitively funded federal research support
– Federal research expenditures, including competitive USDA programs Membership in the National Academies
– National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine
Faculty awards, fellowships, and memberships– National Research Council maintained lists
Citations– The average of the institution's citation data for the most recent three
overlapping five-year increments (e.g., 2005-2009, 2006-2010, 2008-2011)
The Association of American Universities (AAU) Membership Indicators
Phase II indicators USDA, state, and industrial research funding
– Non-competitive USDA, state and industry expenditures Doctoral education
– Number of Ph.D.s granted annually Number of postdoctoral appointees
– NSF compiled data from institutions on postdoctoral appointees Undergraduate education
– AAU Committee assessment on the institution’s undergraduate programs
Subgroups will develop conclusions, findings, and recommendations tied to improving our AAU indicators
Executive Review GroupBill Andrefsky Dean, Graduate School
Anjan Bose Regents Professor, School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Pat Butterfield Dean, College of Nursing
Renny Christopher Vice Chancellor, WSU Vancouver
Candis Claiborn Dean, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Daryll DeWald Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Anson Fatland Associate Vice President, Economic Development & External Affairs
Brian French Professor, Education/Ed. Leadership, Sport Studies and Ed. / Counseling Psych.
Yogi Gupta Regents Professor, Director, CAS/Institute for Shock Physics
Akram HossainProfessor & Interim Vice Chancellor for Research, Graduate Studies & External Programs, WSU Tri-Cities
Joan King Associate Vice President, Chief Budget Officer, Budget Office
Tim Kohler Regents Professor, Anthropology
Jill McCluskey Professor, School of Economic Sciences
Ron Mittelhammer Regents Professor, Dean, CAHNRS
Grant Norton Dean, Honors College
Guy Palmer Regents Professor, Director, CVM/Paul G. Allen SGAH
Roger Patterson Vice President for Finance and Administration, Interim CIO, Information Technology Services
Larry Pintak Dean, Murrow College of Communication
Paul Pitre Dean, WSU - North Puget Sound at Everett
Gary Pollack Dean, College of Pharmacy
Ken Roberts Dean, College of Medical Sciences
John Roll Senior Vice Chancellor, WSU Spokane
Bryan Slinker Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
Jay Starratt Dean, Libraries
Mike Trevisan Dean, College of Education
Erica Austin Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Office of the Provost
Tim Church Associate Dean for Research, Education/Ed. Leadership, Sport Studies and Ed. / Counseling Psych.
Cindy Corbett Associate Dean for Research, College of Nursing
Dave Field Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education, VCEA/School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Akram Hossain Interim Vice Chancellor for Research, Graduate Studies & External Programs, WSU Tri-Cities
Jim Krueger Regents Professor, Director of Research, Medical Sciences/CVM/Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
Andrea Lazarus Clinical Professor/Asst. Vice President for Research
Terry McElwain Regents Professor, Associate Director, CVM/Paul G. Allen SGAH
Jim Moyer Associate Dean, CAHNRS/Director, Agricultural Research Center
Bruce Pinkleton Associate Director, Murrow College of Communication/Murrow Center for Media and Health Promotion
Christine Portfors Interim Director of Research and Graduate Education, WSU Vancouver
David Sprott Senior Associate Dean, CCB/Marketing
Paul Whitney Associate Dean for Research, CAS/Psychology
Management and Integration Committee