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UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
AdvancingFaculty Scholarship & Graduate Education
August 16, 2012
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Division of Research: Purpose
• Stimulate research and scholarship in regionally relevant and emerging areas
• Provide quality research services to faculty and research staff
• Meet Federal compliance mandates• Increase research funding &
technology development• Bring to success major priorities &
UNLV’s strategic plan
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
FY 2012-13 Priorities
• Support new faculty and encourage strategic interdisciplinary initiatives
• Streamline technology development and commercialization activities
• Increase the number of competitive grants awarded
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Primary Units of the Division of Research
http://research.unlv.edu/
• Sponsored Programs• Office of Research Integrity• Office of Economic Development• Harry Reid Center• SEB & Supercomputer Center• Federal Agency Initiatives• Urban Sustainability Initiative
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Current Activities
• Pre- and Post-Award Grant-writing & Training: Sponsored Programs
• “Grant Club” expansion• Animal Care Facility: Usage increased
200% between 2005 & 2010• IRB: ~700 active protocols in 44
departments• EPSCoR and INBRE grants
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Current Activities
• National Clean Energy Summits• Faculty Research Capabilities Website• Accelerator Center: 5 machines to be
operational by the end of 2012• Connection to Switch Communications• Translational Biomedical Research:
Mountain West Consortium
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV’s Funding Portfolio(in order based on research dollars)
• Department of Energy• Department of Education• Department of Defense• National Science Foundation• NASA• National Institutes of Health (NIH)• Department of Interior• USDA
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Research Council
• Dr. John Mercer, Chair• Members are faculty engaged in
research, incl. Faculty Senate rep• Advise VPR on:
(1) research policies and procedures
(2) strategic research directions
(3) internal awards programs
(4) increasing competitive grant awards
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Sponsored Programs
• David Paul, Director• Pre- and Post-Award Services in the
same office (thus integrated)• Each Academic College has a pre-
award and post-award “point” person to help with all stages of grants and contracts
• OSP offers multiple training opportunities each academic year
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Research Integrity
• Dr. Lori Olafson, Director• Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)• IRB Chairs in two areas: Biomedical &
Social/Behavioral• Animal Care and Use (IACUC); Animal
facility is in White Hall• Safety Committees: Chemical Safety,
Biosafety, and Radiation Safety• All committees are faculty-run
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Economic Development
• Dr. Jim Thomson, Special Advisor to the President for Regional Development
• Mark Litman, J.D., Technology Development (patent protection)
• Rob Nielsen, Business Development and Commercialization
• Dr. Andrew Hardin, Entrepreneurship Center in Lee Business School
• Ideas Patents Commercialization
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Contact Us: Main Phone: 895-0946
• Associate VP & SEB Director: Dr. Stan Smith– 895-3197 [email protected]
• Sponsored Programs Director: David Paul
– 895-1357 [email protected]
• Research Integrity Director: Dr. Lori Olafson
– 895-5948 [email protected]
• Animal Care Manager: Kevin Bergeron
– 895-5453 [email protected]
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Graduate College:Purpose
• Support and promote UNLV's unique blend of graduate programs.
• Provide services that facilitate graduate study and enhance student scholarship & creative activity.
• Foster a service-oriented climate that supports and empowers graduate students.
• Work closely with departments and graduate faculty to achieve our joint missions.
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Key Info for New Faculty• Graduate Faculty Status: Full & Associate
– Graduate Teaching– Graduate Student Committees
• Graduate Assistantships & Funding– State funded– Externally funded: Dept, Grants & Contracts– Scholarships, Fellowships, Awards
• E-initiatives & MyUNLV– RIMS/Retrievex– Apply Yourself (AY)– Annual E-Graduate Catalog
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Info for your Grad Students• GPSA• Dual Admissions Process via the Grad College• Immunizations & Residency• Graduate Student Forms & Timeline• Graduate Committee Composition• Thesis & Dissertation Preparation &
Submission• Calendar & Deadlines• Degrees are Conferred by Graduate College
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Primary Units of the Graduate College
http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/
• Graduate Admission and Records
• Graduate Student & Financial Services
• Graduate Council
• Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA)
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
GraduateAdmissions & Records
• Oversight of graduate admissions • Maintenance of all graduate student
records• Certify and confer all graduate degrees and
certificates• Manage Apply Yourself & RIMS/Retrievex• We’re here to help you recruit/admit students
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Graduate Student Services• Graduate Financial Services
– Annual Scholarships/Fellowships– The GA Program
• State Funded• External: Department, Grant, Contract
• Graduate Student Outreach– Non-academic advising– Student appeals
• Professional Development– Research Certificate, Fall 2012– Teaching Certificate, Coming Soon
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Graduate Council• Members: Graduate coordinator from each
graduate department• Six committees oversee :
– Graduate curriculum– New programs & program changes– Program reviews– Professional development – Faculty & student issues– Graduate awards, scholarships & fellowships
• Committee chairs constitute Graduate Council Executive Committee
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Graduate & Professional Student Association
• Elected student government representatives• Approx. $120k in grants for research and
conference presentations• Annual Research Forum in Spring• Graduate Commons in Lied Library• Advocacy for graduate & professional students• Legislative voice of grad/professional students• Monthly meetings
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Division of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Visit Us on the 3rd floor of FDHgraduatecollege.unlv.edu
Main Phone: 895-3320 Email: [email protected]
Dr. Kate Korgan: 895-5950
Admissions and Records: Kara Wada, Director
895-1211 or [email protected]
GA Questions & Policy Issues: Dr. Fred Krauss
895-5773 or [email protected]
E-initiatives/Data: Janine Barrett & Kara Wada