Policy Framework for Research

The Research and Development Office, an adjunct office of the Vice President for Academics and Services, is responsible for the pursuance of the school's research objectives and academic development. Inspired by the school's vision of academic excellence, social responsibility and research competitiveness, the Research and Development Office commits itself in providing avenues for research processes that entail broad knowledge of diverse disciplines, intense understanding of the institution and, above all, commitment to the values of the institution's purpose in society.

Strategies for Research and Creative Work

1. Promote the role of Olivarez College as a primary source of basic research;
2. Utilize the skills of Olivarez College to undertake all forms of research that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, cultural and social development, health related sciences, preservation of the environment and economic growth;
3. Develop portfolios of research that are of regional, national and international relevance and build on the strengths of Olivarez College and/or create strengths which Olivarez College has identified as a priority;
4. Maintain cohesive plans and effective management policies and practices that foster excellence, support individual project and programmatic research, encourage interfaculty research cooperation, and ensure the highest ethical standards and quality in research and creative work;
5. Work to increase external funding and support for research and creative work;
6. Protect, develop and exploit the intellectual property developed within Olivarez College;
7. Promote research based teaching and enhance scholarship through clearly linking research, professional practice, creative work and teaching;
8. Place a high priority on excellence and innovation in creative work, research, research training and on the dissemination of research for the professional development, recognition and rewards systems of Olivarez College;
9. Develop and maintain an infrastructure that can sustain and promote high quality research and that maximizes inter-faculty cooperation and synergies; and
10. Promote research alliances and collaborative partnerships with other institutions, research institutions, public agencies and the private sector.