Subcommittees
Research Investment Mechanisms Subcommittee
Charge: Review the university鈥檚 mechanisms to increase research and scholarship productivity and development of areas of distinction (DA 2.0s, investment institute resources, college and department investments, recruitment and startup, etc.). Assess the impact of these mechanisms, and whether there are gaps or duplications. Benchmark best practices at aspirational peer universities.
Deliverable: Recommendations on the right size, decision-making authority, and financial support for developing areas of scholarly distinction.
Chair
- Randy Heflin, senior associate vice president, Office of Research and Innovation聽
Members
- Catherine Amelink, associate vice provost
- Harpreet Dhillon, associate dean of research, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Stefan Duma, executive director of Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science
- Tom Ewing, associate dean for graduate studies and research, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
- Ron Fricker, vice provost, Office of Faculty Affairs聽
- Ben Knapp, executive director, Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology
- Gretchen Matthews, professor of mathematics and director, Commonwealth Cyber Initiative鈥檚 Southwest Virginia Node
- Luiz DaSilva, Bradley Professor of Cybersecurity and executive director, Commonwealth Cyber Initiative聽
- Rob McCarley, executive director, Fralin Life Sciences Institute
- John Morris, associate dean for research, College of Science
- Eleanor Nelsen, senior research development coordinator, Office of Research and Innovation聽
- Karen Roberto, University Distinguished Professor and executive director, Institute for Society, Culture and Environment
Reputation Excellence Subcommittee
Charge: Review existing faculty support mechanisms and services to raise existing faculty talent profiles and enhance networking opportunities.
Deliverable: The committee will recommend efficiencies or new programs to support faculty.
Chair
- Mallory Miller, project director, Office of Academic Resource Management
Members
- Rajesh Bagchi, associate dean for research graduate programs and centers, Pamplin College of Business
- Heather Ducote, senior director for marketing and brand management, communications and marketing
- Rachel Gabriele, associate vice provost, Office of Faculty Affairs
- Dave Guerin, associate vice provost for communications
- Lindsey Haugh, senior director of communications and marketing, Office of Research and Innovation
- Connie Stoval, director for research impact intelligence, University Libraries
- Tyler Walters, dean, University Libraries
Global Distinction Infrastructure Modeling Subcommittee
Charge: Develop a model to project research infrastructure needs to meet our university's strategic research goals and metrics.
Deliverable: Using peer benchmarking and current resource efficiency, the subcommittee will develop a model to estimate the needs for new infrastructure (inclusive of research space, administrative support, and other parameters) to support anticipated growth necessary to meet and maintain global distinction.
Chair
- Laurel Miner, assistant vice president and chief of staff, Office of Research and Innovation
Members
- Jeff Earley, vice provost for academic resource management
- Randy Heflin, senior associate vice president, Office of Research and Innovation
- Rob Hopkins, assistant vice provost for analytics and artificial intelligence
- John Morris,聽 associate dean for research, College of Science
- Ed Nelson, associate dean and chief of staff, College of Engineering
Feedback and Implementation Subcommittee
Charge: Develop and implement a structured approach for soliciting, reviewing, synthesizing, and implementing feedback from internal stakeholders.
Deliverables: Provide internal stakeholder input necessary to inform and guide the work of the steering committee
Chair
- Rachel Miles, research impact coordinator, University Libraries
Members
- Dave Guerin, associate vice provost for communications
- Jim Hawdon, professor of sociology, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
- Ran Jin, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering, College of Engineering
- Gary Long, associate professor of chemistry, College of Science
- Kim Niewolny, professor of community education and development, Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences聽
- Chelsea Thompto, assistant professor of creative technologies, School of Visual Arts, College of Architecture, Arts, and Design
- Jesse Tuel, senior director of communications and marketing - units
- Monifa Vaughn-Cooke, associate professor, Department of Health Systems Implementation Science, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
- John Rossmeisl, associate department head of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Dr. and Mrs. Dorsey Taylor Mahin Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
- Karen Schnatterly, associate professor of management, Pamplin College of Business