USCRF Board of Directors Meeting
February 2004
Gain departmental/college endorsements
Develop long-range plan for research theme
Seek internal funds to seed effort
Achieve success and advance to status as university priority
Create small working groups around specific sub-themes
Identify External Funding Opportunities to pursue funding
Meet with University Leadership to confirm buy-in
Select Faculty Leaders
Assess current strengths/weaknesses
Inventory facilities
Identify theme
Send solicitation to university community
Hold initial meeting and identify goals
Development of Research Themes