Research Management Council
Members:
- Karen Holbrook, USF System Vice President for Research & Innovation and Senior Advisor to the President
Chair - Associate Vice President for Sponsored Research
- Associate Vice President for Technology Development
USF Chief Research Administrators from:
- USF Health
- USF St. Petersburg
- USF Sarasota/Manatee
- USF Polytechnic
Non-member representatives of the USF community may participate in meetings at the direction of the Chair.
Purpose:
The USF Research Management Council provides advice and recommendations to the President regarding research-related issues and initiatives to ensure system-wide consistency and efficiency in decision-making and strategic planning.
Charge:
The USF Research Management Council is charged with providing advice and recommendations regarding system-wide research policies, procedures and initiatives that impact the University’s Research Program. The Council will serve as a forum for discussion and an avenue of communication to the President, Executive Management Council, Board of Trustees, and Research Council, as appropriate. Areas within the Scope of this Council include, but are not limited to:
- Strategic planning
- Oversight of implementation of research policies and procedures
- Centers of Excellence planning and development
- Research investment program development an assessment
- Research compliance mandates and programs
- University system development in support of research
