Academic Year 2007-2008 Annual Membership

The Research Council (RC) is an advisory group to the VPR that works to support the research mission described in the University’s Academic Master Plan.  The primary focus of the RC is to work with the VPR to develop strategic directions that will grow research, scholarship, and creative activities at the University. 

Responsibilities of the Research Council:

• Serve as the primary advisory group to the Vice Provost for Research (VPR) on matters relating to research, scholarship, and creative activities
• Identify “strategic niche” areas of research and the resources required to promote and enhance  these and existing research programs
• Recommend the development of specific institutional policies, resources, facilities, and equipment  to enhance the research capacity and infrastructure at MTSU
• Identify and facilitate the development of synergies and collaborations between faculty and scholars within and outside the University
• Seek alliances and partnerships with public and private entities that will improve our research capacity and productivity and enhance the quality of the research environment
• Serve as advocates for working conditions that are conducive to sustained and enhanced research productivity
• Work with the Office of Research on special problems defined by the VPR
  

Membership:
The RC is composed of a group of faculty selected by the VPR to serve a one academic year term and may be re-appointed by the VPR.  The following faculty are members of the Research Council for the 2007–2008 academic year:

Dr. Bill Robertson
Professor, Department of Physics

Dr. Rick Moffett
Professor, Department of Psychology

Dr. Heather Brown
Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Technology

Dr. Amy Sayward
Professor and Chair, Department of History

Dr. Ryan Otter
Assistant Professor, Department of Biology

Dr. Andrienne Friedli
Professor, Department of Chemistry