Roles and Responsibilities

1. Assess Morgan's research activities based on:

a. Domain expertise and experience in specific research areas
b. Current research trends and prior work
c. Current funding levels and trends
d. Domestic and foreign technology advances
e. Balance of STEM & non-STEM research across the University

2. Assess Morgan's research administration by:

a. Evaluating the overall University Research Strategy led by the VP for Research & Economic Development
b. Evaluating the University environment for its support of faculty research
c. Evaluating the adequacy of metrics to assess reporting of sponsored programs
d. Sharing of best-practices for oversight of sponsored programs
e. Sharing of best practices for technology transfer
f. Sharing of best practices for the University as a catalyst for economic development

3. Benchmark Morgan's research capabilities:

a. Relative to alternative providers (e.g. other universities, National laboratories) and potential partners, based on quality, reputation and cost
b. Based on potential for technology transfer and potential work for industry (where appropriate)
c. Based on the adequacy of faculty to meet anticipated challenges
d. Based on the adequacy of technical facilities to meet anticipated challenges
e. Based on the University's reputation to attract both grants & contract and research faculty

4. Advocacy of Morgan's research enterprise by:

a. Identification of potential partners and resources for Morgan State University
b. Identifying opportunities for faculty and staff members to increase participation on external boards, and working groups to increase their exposure to the greater research community