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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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The Chancellor is the chief academic and executive officer of the campus (Doc. T73-098, as amended). Executive authority within UMW shall reside in the Chancellor and in those officers to whom the Board of Trustees, the President and the Chancellor have delegated certain responsibilities and privileges. The Chancellor delegates to the Provost the academic authority for the Schools. The Provost…
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A. Chancellor, Activities As the chief academic and executive officer of UMW (Doc. T73-098, as amended), the Chancellor, in accordance with University Policy and this document, is responsible to the President for administering all aspects of the UMW campus. Appointment The University’s Trustees will appoint the Chancellor in accordance with Board of Trustee Statement on University Governance (Doc.T73-098, as…, B. Provost, Activities The Provost, upon authority delegated by the Chancellor, shall be responsible for the oversight of the UMW academic enterprise by shaping the intellectual life of the campus, most specifically through decisions affecting the quality of the faculty, the promotion of academic values and standards, and the adaptation of the campus to changing needs (University Guidelines on the Review and…, C. Deans, Activities Each Dean, upon authority delegated by the Provost, shall be responsible for the operation of a School, both with regard to internal organization and its relationship with the campus as a whole, and for maintaining standards of excellence in each of the mission areas, as appropriate. He/she shall further have the responsibility to inform, seek advice from, and represent the interests…, D. Department Chairs, Activities Each Chair, upon authority delegated by the Dean, shall be responsible for the operation of a Department both with regard to its internal organization and its relationship with the School, and for maintaining standards of excellence in each of the mission areas, as appropriate. He/she shall further have the responsibility to inform, seek advice from, and represent the interests of the…, E. Program Directors, Activities Each Director, upon authority delegated by the Dean, shall be responsible for the operation of a Program both with regard to its internal organization and its relationship with Departments and the School, and for maintaining standards of excellence in each of the mission areas, as appropriate. He/she shall further have the responsibility to inform, seek advice from, and represent the…, F. Center and Institute Directors, Activities The Director, upon authority delegated by the Dean, shall be responsible for the operation of the Center or Institute both with regard to its internal organization and its relationship with the Schools as a whole, and for maintaining standards of excellence in each of the mission areas, as appropriate. He/she shall further have the responsibility to inform, seek advice from, and…, G. The Faculty, Activities The Faculty, upon authority delegated by the Chair or Dean, shall be responsible for performing Academic Activities. The Faculty may initiate recommendations, and shall be consulted on matters related to learning and teaching, including curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction, research, admissions, libraries, and other aspects of campus life which directly relate to the…
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A. Executive Council, Duties The Executive Council shall advise the Chancellor and Provost on substantive matters pertaining to the governance of UMW and shall be consulted before decisions are reached on such matters. The Executive Council may recommend representatives to serve on multi-campus committees and task forces established by the University President. The Executive Council may advise the Chancellor and…, B. Faculty Council, Duties Provide advice to the Chancellor, Provost, Deans, and the Executive Council on matters of governance of UMW and other matters of interest affecting the Faculty and faculty life. The Chancellor and Provost may consult with the Faculty Council on the composition and charge of search committees for senior leadership positions. Receive informational reports from and provide input to all campus…, C. Consensus Committee, Duties A Consensus Committee shall be established when a proposed recommendation from the Faculty Council to the Executive Council is not approved despite submission on two (2) occasions. The Consensus Committee shall review such recommendations in an effort to develop a revised recommendation that might be agreeable to both the Faculty Council and Executive Council. When a Consensus Committee is…
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