Research Committee
The Research Committee represents the Faculty in matters concerning policies and procedures governing the conduct of research.
Membership
- Five members of basic science departments
- Four members of clinical departments (at least one from the Wichita campus)
- One medical student (observer)
Eligibility is restricted to individuals who have held an extramural research grant within the three years proceeding the time of election. No more than two members of the Research Committee may be from a single department.
Committee Members 2011-12
Research Committee
| Type | Name | Dept. | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS | Yankee, Tom | Microbiology | ‘13 |
| CS | Greiner, Allen | Family Medicine | ‘13 |
| BS/WI | Wetta-Hall, Ruth | Preventive Medicine - WI | ‘13 |
| CS | Rigler, Sally | General Medicine | ‘14 |
| BS | Fields, Timothy | Pathology | ‘14 |
| BS | Petroff, Peggy | Anatomy | ‘14 |
| CS | Davis, Ann | Pediatrics | ‘12 |
| BS | Mayo, Matthew | Preventive Med | ‘12 |
| CS | Dileepan, Kottarappat | Internal Medicine | ‘12 |
Duties
- Facilitate communications concerning research-related issues between the faculty and the administration;
- Provide advice on policies regarding research programs;
- Collect data on space utilization and when requested provide advice on allocation of research
- Perform peer review and provide advice on use of intramural research funds;
- Assist in the planning and provide advice on implementation of programs to enhance the research environment; and
- Report its recommendations to the Executive Dean and/or the Executive Committee.
Process
Not specified in by-laws: Committee meets on a regular basis
Further Information
Laura Jennemann
Office of Professional Development and Faculty Affairs
913.588.5765
ljennemann@kumc.edu
For more detailed information regarding the Research Committee, view the Bylaws (page 18).
This page last update July 2012.
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