Approval of Research Plan 2006. It s drafted by the RPC to the dean, who implements it. It s also going for review by the UC and the Faculty Senate. Concerns are not with goals but rather with cluster hiring and 101-4 reallocation. The University Committee has asked the RPC to take comments and suggestions on research investments.
Clusters mean various things to various people.
The RPC needs to take these all into account and suggest investment discussions. Concern with cluster concepts is understandable but ahead of the curve of the discussions. Chairs want to be more involved in cluster notions and in reallocation of activity 4 funds. Chancellor called on the RPC to craft an investment plan that grows out of extensive consultation. We would like the plan by January 18, but it may not be possible.