
Managing the Research University
Dean O. Smith(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 8. September 2011
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-0-19-979325-9 (ISBN)
Description
In recent years, the federal government and private industry have entrusted universities to manage a considerable portion of their research portfolio. Many, but certainly not all, university research administrators come from the faculty ranks, and many have little or no formal training in this role. More often than not, they learn the profession "on the job." Some facets of research administration simply require either "common sense" or personal experience as a research-active faculty member. However, there are many other aspects that benefit from formal training. These include the historical and legal background behind many institutional and federal policies and regulations. Managing the Research University aims to fill that void by providing a comprehensive background and discussion of the issues and challenges of managing a university's research enterprise. It provides a thorough background to research administration, covering all of the main issues confronting academic research administrators.
Reviews / Votes
In Managing the Research University Dean Smith builds on his deep experience with multiple challenges in this difficult arena. How does one set policies for administrators, deal with government and private donors, and resolve faculty concerns about the process? This carefully crafted handbook is a splendid guide. * Donald Kennedy, President Emeritus, Stanford University *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Anyone involved directly or indirectly in research administration. Within academe, chief research officers, provosts, their associates, deans, center and institute directors, and department chairs. Industry and government officials who oversee grants and contracts with academic institutions may also find this book interesting. It will provide them with a comprehensive overview of academic research from the university's perspective. Also suited as a higher education textbook. By presenting the professional standards of academic research administration, it provides a good didactic introduction to the field. It could be required reading for either advanced undergraduates or graduate students in higher education administration or research management in a college of education or business school, respectively. The book may also be a supplementary resource for research administration workshops.
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
666 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-979325-9 (9780199793259)
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Dean O. Smith
Managing the Research University
E-Book
05/2011
1st Edition
OUP eBook
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Person
Dean O. Smith has been a physiology professor for 36 years at the University of Wisconsin, the University of Hawaii, and Texas Tech University. For 21 of those years, he was in the higher administration as Associate Vice President for research, Vice President for research, and Executive Vice Chancellor. He has published 133 scientific articles.
Author
Professor of Biological SciencesProfessor of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University
Content
1. THE CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER 1 ; 2. EXTERNAL RELATIONS 29 ; 3. STRATEGIC PLANNING 54 ; 4. RESOURCES 70 ; 5. ENHANCING RESEARCH RESOURCES 105 ; 6. RESOURCE INVESTMENTS 139 ; 7. CENTERS AND INSTITUTES 175 ; 8. SPONSORED RESEARCH SERVICES 199 ; 9. RESEARCH ETHICS 225 ; 10. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 263 ; 11. RESTRICTED RESEARCH 287 ; 12. HUMAN SUBJECTS 308 ; 13. ANIMAL USE AND CARE 346 ; 14. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 374 ; 15. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 406 ; 16. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 436 ; 17. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION 466