(Doc. T96-096) Revised : September 22, 1994, I. Preamble, The purpose of this policy is to define the activities of institutes and centers, to locate them in the administrative structure of the university, to provide for their regular review, and to specify the nature of appointments to institutes., II. Definitions, Institute, – An institute refers to a distinct and freestanding unit of substantial size, established to enhance the urban land grant university’s mission of teaching, research, and service. Institutes will normally be interdisciplinary and applied in nature, often with a substantial public service component. They may vary in emphasis, structure, and activities. Indeed, an essential point of institutes is…, Center, – A center is viewed as a subordinate unit within an existing department, college, or institute . A center should make a significant contribution to the major unit of which it is a part and have an adequate concentration of talent to carry out its mission., III. Scope, A center or institute is an organizational unit that engages in teaching, research, or public service activities. Centers and institutes are, however, distinct from the traditional academic units, such as colleges or departments. Other units bearing the title center, such as the campus day-care center, are not governed by the requirements of this policy., IV. Policy on Institutes, Establishment of Institutes, Proposals to establish institutes will be submitted to the provost for review. Criteria for the establishment of new institutes will include the appropriateness to the mission and goals of the campus, and the adequacy of resources, including capital investment. Upon review of the proposal, the provost will seek the advice and recommendations of the Faculty Council. However, the decision to…, Governance and Administration, Each institute director will report to the vice provost for research. If an institute has explicit functions beyond the area of academic affairs, dotted reporting lines to the appropriate vice chancellor may be established. As directors of independent freestanding entities, institute directors normally do not report to a college dean. An Institutes and Centers Council, composed of the directors…, Activities, Institutes may promote, advance, solicit, and support research, often involving several disciplines or academic units. Institutes may also publish journals, reports, books, and related publications. Institutes may support interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary instructional programs by providing instruction or resources to support or enhance degree granting or certificate programs. However, the…, Resources and Personnel, Institutes, as distinct budgetary units, may occupy their own identifiable space, may have professional and classified staff, and may engage faculty from academic departments. Hiring of professional and classified staff by institutes will be done in accordance with the affirmative action and hiring procedures followed by all university units. Institutes may retain consultants and engage…, Review of Institutes, Each institute will be subject to periodic review by a committee external to the institute, established by the vice provost for research in consultation with the director of the institute. Such review will occur at least once within a period of five years from the institute’s formal establishment. The criteria for evaluation of an institute will reflect the mission and purpose of the institute as…, Termination of Institute, A recommendation to terminate an institute will be made by the vice provost for research to the provost. The procedure will follow the same steps as the establishment of an institute. The provost will seek the advice and recommendations of internal and external bodies, including the Faculty Council, but the decision to recommend to the chancellor the termination of an institute remains with the…, V. Policy on Centers, Establishment of Centers, As subordinate units, centers will be established through normal governance procedures of the parent unit. The criteria for approval of a new center will include the appropriateness to the mission or goals of an existing department, college, or institute, and the adequacy of available resources. The proposal is approved when it receives the approval of the department chair and the appropriate…, Governance and Administration, The department chair and the dean or director of the unit that supervises the center retain full authority and responsibility for the oversight of the center’s management and the expenditure of any funds associated with the center. All documents and publications, such as grant and contract proposals, brochures, and news releases, must clearly identify the center as being part of the parent unit., Activities, A center may be established for the purpose of concentrating research, teaching, or service efforts within a clearly defined academic area., Resources and Personnel, Any commitment of personnel, space, or other resources must have the prior approval of the appropriate chairperson or director., Review of Centers, Each center will be subject to periodic review by a committee established by the appropriate academic dean in consultation with the department chair (or by the institute director if the center is within an institute). Such review will occur at least once within a period of five years from the center’s formal establishment. The criteria for evaluation of a center will reflect the mission and…, Termination of a Center, A decision to terminate a center is made by the dean or department chair of the unit in which the center is housed. The termination of a center will be reported to the provost, the chancellor, and the president.
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(Doc. T96-096), I. Scope of the Policy and Definitions, The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Policy on Academic Institutes and Centers is established pursuant to the University of Massachusetts Trustee "Policy on Centers and Institutes" (T96-096, adopted on August 7, 1996). The Trustee policy states that: "Each campus shall have policies and procedures governing the definition, establishment, review, administration and termination of Centers and…, II. Establishment of New Academic Institutes and Centers, Initial Proposal. The establishment of a new academic Institute or Center at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth shall be initiated by members of the faculty with a written proposal submitted to the Chancellor. At a minimum, the proposal shall include: a mission statement that shall define the goals and objectives of the Institute or Center, an explanation of how the Institute or Center…, III. Regulations and Reporting Procedures, The following reporting procedures apply to all academic Institutes and Centers, both currently existing or to be created in the future. Mission Statement. All academic Institutes and Centers shall have a written mission statement that defines its goals and objectives and that is consistent with the mission of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Director. All academic Institutes or Centers…, IV. Evaluation of Center Employees and Affiliates, Evaluation of the Director. Directors of Institutes and Centers who are members of the University of Massachusetts Faculty Federation collective bargaining unit shall be evaluated under the terms, criteria, and categories of the Agreement between the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees and the University of Massachusetts Faculty Federation, American Federation of Teachers, Local 1895.…, VI. Five Year Review of Academic Institutes and Centers, Each Institute and Center shall undergo a comprehensive performance review every five years. Institutes and Centers are expected to make a significant contribution to the mission of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Five-Year Review Team. An Institute’s or Center's five-year review shall be conducted by a 5-member review team consisting of: the Director's immediate supervisor, a member…, VI. Bona Fie Institutes and Centers, By September 30 of each year, the Provost shall provide a list of the academic Institutes and Centers authorized and operating under the terms of this policy. The 30 September list shall also include the name of the Director of each academic Institute and Center and the name and position of the Director's immediate administrative supervisor. The 30 September list shall also identify which…
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(Doc. T96-096), Research Center Mission, Research Centers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell further the mission of the University and advance the research objectives set forth in the strategic plan- UMass Lowell 2020. The Research Centers differ from one another in focus, scope, and staffing, but each contribute in unique ways to the common goals of expanding knowledge, generating new discoveries, and/or having a positive impact…, Research Center Criteria, Research Centers have a clear mission and goals that are aligned with the mission and goals of UMass Lowell and can identify strategies to advance goals of the Research Center A new research center must add value to the University beyond what already exists Research Centers have the potential to elevate UMass Lowell as a leader in their specific research and scholarship areas among peer…, Guidelines for the Establishment of New Research Centers, Organize a group of researchers who have expertise in the focus of the proposed Research Center. Each member should have a background that will further the mission of the Research Center and be able to demonstrate a history of research studies, funding, and publication in the research area. Research Centers that bring together researchers from several disciplines are preferred, as they have the…, Annual Research Center Report, All Research Centers are required to submit an annual report (June 1- May 31). The annual report must be submitted by June 30 each year to the Academic Dean of the appropriate Colleges/ Schools with a copy sent to the Vice Provost for Research. The annual report will be reviewed by the Academic Deans and the Research Center Advisory Committee with feedback provided to the Vice Provost for…, Three-Year Review of Existing Research Centers, All Research Centers will be reviewed by the Research Center Advisory Committee, Academic Dean, and the Vice Provost for Research every 3 years. The annual reports for the previous three years will be reviewed. A letter from the Director of the Research Center to the Academic Dean(s) of the College and the Vice Provost for Research summarizing the accomplishments and work of the Research Center…, Initial Review of Existing Centers, All existing Research Centers will undergo review summer 2012. Each Center should submit their annual report with a letter from the Director of the Research Center to the Academic Dean(s) of the College and the Vice Provost for Research summarizing the accomplishments and work of the Research Center over the previous 3 years no later than June 30, 2012. Feedback from the review will be provided…, Center Subcommittee of Research and Commercialization Committee, Meg Bond, Psychology Linda Concino, ORA Khanh Dinh, Psychology Mignon Duffy, Sociology Susan Houde, Chair, School of Health and Environment Pradeep Kurup, Civil Engineering Elaine Major, OIC Chris Niezrecki, Mechanical Engineering Mingdi Yan, Chemistry Julie Chen, Co-Chair of Research and Commercialization Committee Julie Nash, Co-Chair of Research and Commercialization Committee
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(Doc. T96-096), Research Institute Mission, Research Institutes at the University of Massachusetts Lowell further the mission of the University and advance the research objectives set forth in the strategic plan- UMass Lowell 2020. A Research Institute has a long term relationship with one or more universities or collaborating institutions external to UMass Lowell. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or equivalent is required with each…, Research Institute Criteria, Research Institutes have a clear mission and goals that are aligned with the mission and goals of UMass Lowell and can identify strategies to advance goals of the Research Institute; A new Research Institute must add value to the University beyond what already exists; Research Institutes have the potential to elevate UMass Lowell as a leader in their specific research and scholarship areas among…, Guidelines for the Establishment of New Research Institutes, Organize a group of researchers from UMass Lowell and colleagues/researchers external to the University who have expertise in the focus of the proposed Research Institute. Each member should have a background that will further the mission of the Research Institute and be able to demonstrate a history of research studies, funding, and publication in the research area. Research Institutes that…, Annual Research Institute Report, All Research Institutes are required to submit an annual report (June 1- May 31). The annual report must be submitted by June 30 each year to the Academic Dean of the appropriate Colleges/ Schools with a copy sent to the Vice Provost for Research. The annual report will be reviewed by the Academic Deans and the Research Institute Advisory Committee with feedback provided to the Vice Provost for…, Three-Year Review of Existing Research Institutes, All Research Institutes will be reviewed by the Research Institute Advisory Committee, Academic Dean, and the Vice Provost for Research every 3 years. The annual reports for the previous three years will be reviewed. A letter from the Director of the Research Institute to the Academic Dean(s) of the College and the Vice Provost for Research summarizing the accomplishments and work of the Research…, Initial Review of Existing Institutes, All existing Research Institutes will undergo review summer 2012. Each Institute should submit their annual report with a letter from the Director of the Research Institute to the Academic Dean(s) of the College and the Vice Provost for Research summarizing the accomplishments and work of the Research Institute over the previous 3 years no later than June 30, 2012. Feedback from the review will…, Center/Institute Subcommittee of Research and Commercialization Committee, Linda Concino, ORA Khanh Dinh, Psychology Mignon Duffy, Sociology Susan Houde, Chair, School of Health and Environment Elaine Major, OIC Chris Niezrecki, Mechanical Engineering Mingdi Yan, Chemistry Julie Chen, Co-Chair of Research and Commercialization Committee Julie Nash, Co-Chair of Research and Commercialization Committee
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(Doc. T96-096), Preamble, The University Of Massachusetts Board Of Trustees approved a University-wide policy on Centers and Institutes (Trustee Document T96-096) August 7, 1996, revised October 9, 1996. The University of Massachusetts Medical School campus (UMMS) procedures for governing Centers and Institutes, endorsed by the UMMS Chancellor and Provost, were recommended by the UMMS Faculty Council and voted on by the…, A. Definitions, Centers and Institutes are matrixed organizational units created to implement academic and training programs, clinical or community service, or research activities that cannot ordinarily be accommodated within existing departmental structures. Like programs, Centers and Institutes cannot award degrees, and cannot make official recommendations on faculty appointments. Rather, faculty associated…, Center., A Center represents a thematically-aligned group of faculty members who share an academic research focus under the leadership of a single director, who may in turn have discretionary authority over certain funding and space resources (not all Centers will have Center-specific funding and space requirements or resources). In general, centers allow for faculty from different academic departments to…, Program., Programs are similar to centers in administrative and academic scope, but may also serve as a sponsor for degree-granting programs, concentrations, and courses., Institute., Institutes are similar to Centers and Programs, but generally are broader in scope and scale. Institutes are more likely than Centers to include faculty from other schools, colleges, or campuses. Entities called “centers,” “programs” or “institutes” whose purpose is to provide service to the University community (such as day care centers, learning centers, fitness centers, and other such entities…, B. Creation and Approval of Centers, Programs and Institutes, Approval Criteria, UMMS approval of new Centers, Programs and Institutes (CPI) shall be based, at minimum, on the appropriateness of the CPI to the mission and goals of the campus, and adequacy of resources including capital investment. The establishment of a new center or institute shall be submitted to the University President for approval upon endorsement of the UMMS Chancellor and Provost and following the…, Approval Procedure, The approval process for UMMS CPIs will be consistent with that of academic departments and will begin with review by the UMMS Provost. When the Provost approves, the proposal will then be reviewed formally at the following levels: By the Faculty governance structure including first, in accordance with the UMMS Governance Document, the Faculty Council and culminating in a vote by the Executive…, C. Governance and Administration of Centers, Programs, and Institutes, Selection and appointment of CPI Directors shall be overseen by the school Dean and university Provost in consultation with the faculty and with the advice of the Chancellor. Final decisions on such appointments are by the Provost. Budget development and management, and other operational governance and oversight matters of CPIs shall mirror those for Departments and Department Chairs as outlined…
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Doc. T03-035, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on August 6, 2003 Latest Revision: September 18, 2013, Introduction, The University of Massachusetts Worcester (UMW) [also known as the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS)] was created by an Act of the Massachusetts legislature in 1962. For purposes of clarity, UMW / UMMS will herein be referred to as UMW. UMW’s main campus is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, and UMW is one of five campuses that comprise the University of Massachusetts (…
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Words and phrases shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the language, but technical words and phrases and such others as have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning shall be construed and understood according to such meaning. Words imparting the singular number may be extended and applied to several persons or things, and words imparting the plural number may…, "Academic Activities", - those activities performed as a faculty member in one or more of the four (4) core missions of UMW: Education Mission: activities such as the provision of formal lectures, seminars, student conferences or one-on-one teaching of students at various levels, development of new curricula and/or development of educational policies. Research and Scholarly Activity Mission: activities such as the…, “Faculty”, - all individuals appointed as faculty members, including employed and voluntary members., “Faculty-at-large”, - the employed (full and part-time) faculty of UMW as defined in the appropriate School’s Academic Personnel Policy., “Interim”, - a temporary or provisional appointment resulting from a vacancy in a permanent position., “Acting”, - a temporary or provisional appointment during which time the incumbent may be on a leave of absence or sabbatical.
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A. Schools, UMW consists of the SOM, the GSBS, the GSN, and such other schools as may be developed. Schools are the sole degree awarding entities. Bylaws Schools shall prepare, adopt and regularly review bylaws for the purpose of establishing School-specific organizational structure and standard operating procedures, including formulating educational policy. As defined in said bylaws, Schools may (1) be…, B. Programs, Centers and Institutes, Programs, Centers and Institutes are organizational units created to implement academic and training programs, clinical or community service, or research activities that cannot ordinarily be accommodated within existing School and Departmental structures. Programs, Centers and Institutes cannot award degrees and cannot confer faculty appointments. Rather, faculty associated within Programs,…
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