SPH RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Purpose

The Arnold School of Public Health’s Research Advisory Committee serves in an advising capacity to the school’s associate dean for research and the director of the Office of Research (OR).  The purposes of the committee are to:

advise the school’s Office of Research regarding ways to increase the school’s research productivity;

1. recommend specific research topics and directions for development within the school;
2. provide guidance on protocols for all research functions at the school;
3. review new research policies and procedures developed by the OR;
4. serve as a communication link between the OR and faculty and staff within the member’s individual unit/department.

Committee Members

      The Research Advisory Committee is composed of one faculty representative from each academic unit and research center within the school, as well and the associate dean for research and the director of the Office of Research.  Faculty members are appointed by the associate dean for research in conjunction with department chairs/center directors.  Members typically serve for a period of one year.

Committee Chair and Chair Responsibilities