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Research & Economic Development Update. RAP Group October 1, 2014 Jim Rankin. Top 50 Public Research University. Increase retention and graduation rates, Increase research funding and scholarship; Increase the number of top ranked graduate programs;
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Research & Economic Development Update RAP Group October 1, 2014 Jim Rankin
Top 50 Public Research University • Increase retention and graduation rates, • Increase research funding and scholarship; • Increase the number of top ranked graduate programs; • Increase the university’s reputation; • Increase the number of classes under 20 students. Federal Expenditures!
Research Camp • To introduce faculty who are starting their research program to strategies and techniques that will make their research programs successful. • 2-day off-site camp for 1st, 2nd, & 3rdyr faculty • Topics include: Finding opportunities, grant writing, discussions on federal, industry, and foundation funding, setting up your lab, and hiring grad students • App deadline – Sept 30, 2014 • Sponsored by the Vice-Provost for Faculty Development and the Vice-Provost for Research and Economic Development.
Igniting ArkansasIndustry Generating New Ideas and Technology through Education IGNITE broadens career awareness. IGNITE inspires industry-driven innovation. IGNITE promotes an entrepreneurial spirit.
ARRA Stimulus Federal Awards up 80% in FY14
Interactive Research Data • FY14 data is available on the Research web • FY15 year to date will be added • Access through www.research.uark.edu or www.vpred.uark.edu • Direct access through http://vpred.uark.edu/units/rssp/research-award-reports.php