Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Subcommittee

The Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Faculty Senate.

From the Bylaws of the UMD Campus Governance:

The Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities Subcommittee will provide a forum for internal discussion, initiate policies touching on research matters, gather and disseminate information to the faculty, and provide a faculty voice to administration on matters pertaining to research. This subcommittee will review and articulate the research mission of UMD; provide a forum for exchange of perspectives and experiences among the community of researchers; identify standards and benchmarks of good practice in research, identify desirable resources, practices, and policies for further enhancement of the research and creative climate at the university; and review and report annually on the effectiveness of university policies and practices regarding research. The committee will foster the development of continued communication with the administration and make recommendations to the appropriate standing committee or senate.