Managing the Research University

In recent years, the federal government and private industry have entrusted universities to manage a considerable portion of their research portfolio. Many, but certainly not all, university research administrators come from the faculty ranks, and many have little or no formal training in this role. More often than not, they learn the profession "on the job." Some facets of research administration simply require either "common sense" or personal experience as a research-active faculty member. However, there are many other aspects that benefit from formal training. These include the historical and legal background behind many institutional and federal policies and regulations. Managing the Research University aims to fill that void by providing a comprehensive background and discussion of the issues and challenges of managing a university's research enterprise. It provides a thorough background to research administration, covering all of the main issues confronting academic research administrators.

Table of Contents:
1: The Chief Research Officer 2: External Relations 3: Strategic Planning 4: Resources 5: Enhancing Research Resources 6: Resource Investments 7: Centers and Institutes 8: Sponsored Research Services 9: Research Ethics 10: Hazardous Materials 11: Restricted Research 12: Human Subjects 13: Animal Use and Care 14: Intellectual Property 15: Technology Transfer 16: Economic Development 17: Assessment and Evaluation

About the Author :
Dean O. Smith has been a physiology professor for 36 years at the University of Wisconsin, the University of Hawaii, and Texas Tech University. For 21 of those years, he was in the higher administration as Associate Vice President for research, Vice President for research, and Executive Vice Chancellor. He has published 133 scientific articles.

Review :
"In Managing the Research University Dean Smith builds on his deep experience with multiple challenges in this difficult arena. How does one set policies for administrators, deal with government and private donors, and resolve faculty concerns about the process? This carefully crafted handbook is a splendid guide."--Donald Kennedy, President Emeritus, Stanford University "Research faculty are not trained to be vice-presidents for research. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities for the position. Whether one wants to become a vice-president for research or is an experienced one, there is something to learn and apply from this book, especially during these times of reduced external funding."--Elliott Kulakowski, Executive Director, Society of Research Administrators International "Professor Smith's book provides deep insights into the topics surrounding the reality that American Universities have become the dominant basic research engine in our society. This evolution has been fast paced and engages powerful forces both internal and external to the University Community. The details and complexities have grown at an exponential rate. Thus, getting the research mission right is a 'must do'. The author's assembly of experiences and insights accelerates the learning process for those engaged in leading the mission to design tomorrow's world by from today's discoveries and advancements."--Richard Leazer Managing Director, Retired for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) "This book will become a standard text for research administrators and for those who want to understand more fully how the research enterprise actually works. Dean Smith has had research leadership responsibilities at three institutions and this book reflects that diverse experience. The book's 17 chapters cover the 'bread and butter' of the enterprise including external relations, planning, sophisticated resource management, research centers and institutes, intellectual property, economic development and technology transfer. Smith discuses the practical difficulties in administration by providing examples of dialog that occurs between participants who are dealing with difficult problems. This book should be on the shelf for all practitioners of the art of administration and for those who aspire to research leadership. It is an excellent treatment of very complex issues."--Kenneth P. Mortimer, President and Chancellor Emeritus, University of Hawaii and University of Hawaii at Manoa