• Expand the pool of research competence and expertise within the University by providing opportunities for new and inexperienced researchers to develop their research and grantsmanship skills.
• Encourage and support the University's staff to conduct applied research that will significantly benefit the Australian or regional community and economy, and enhance teaching in the University.
• Operate annual program to encourage and provide seed funding for research projects.
• Encourage and assist members of staff to procure funding for research from non-university sources, particularly Commonwealth Competitive Grant schemes.
• Create time for motivated academic staff members to conduct research.
• Increase the proportion of academic women undertaking research at Charles Sturt University.

• Maintain formula for distribution of the internal Research Fund that includes provision for new initiatives in addition to annual support of:
  • University Centres for Research;
  • other research teams of demonstrated research potential;
  • individual researchers in the form of ëseedí funds; and
  • staff support grants.
• Seed to achieve minimum annual growth of University Research Fund of 10% to support new initiatives.
• Identify and secure approval for introduction of new research support programs (1994).
• Promulgate clear guidelines to govern the distribution of internal research ëseedí funds and ARC Small Grants provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
• Establish and promulgate a cost recovery policy with respect to external funding of research projects (1994).

• Facilitate inter-disciplinary and inter-school research projects that draw upon the related expertise of experienced staff across the University.
• Increase the level of involvement of external agencies with the development of research at the University.

• Maintain register and disseminate details of research funding opportunities.
• Keep staff members informed of national research priorities and programs.

• Maintain a University Research Fund capable of supporting the selective development of research and research training.
• Identify and encourage the development of a small number of strategic areas within the University of demonstrated research potential in a way that seeks to ensure that each has the potential for major research outcomes.
• Encourage research in particular disciplines by individuals and small groups, by the competitive provision of annual grants and by providing administrative support where appropriate.

• Maintain scheme by which investigators responsible for Commonwealth and other externally funded research projects are released from part of their teaching and/or administrative duties.
• Make annual allocation to support training programs in research methodology.
• Encourage Director, Research and Graduate Studies to participate in meetings of developing research groups (1994, ongoing).
• Invite/consider applications for (new) University Centres for Research and for Centre re-accreditation (1994).
• Identify and foster the development of research teams with demonstrated research potential.

• Develop and maintain a critical mass of experienced researchers and postgraduate students in identified areas of research strength.
• Provide support to Directors, University Centres for Research, to enable them to provide the leadership required.

• Maintain a mechanism whereby Directors of University Centres for Research area released from a proportion of their teaching and/or academic administrative duties.
• Obtain advice from persons responsible for provision of infrastructure (eg, library and computing services) on their ability to support targetted fields of research (1994).

• Develop and maintain adequate physical, laboratory and library infrastructure to support identified areas of research priority within CSU.
• Successfully compete for annual allocations under the Commonwealth Research Infrastructure program (Mechanisms B and C).
• Secure increased funds through the ARC Research Infrastructure (Mechanism A) block grant allocation.
• Achieve annual increases in the value of research grants received from Commonwealth Competitive Grant schemes.
• Reappraise, revise and where necessary develop research management policies and procedures to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of CSU as a research institution.

• Annually publish a Directory of Staff Research Interests and Expertise.
• Encourage the exchange of academics with relevant external bodies conducting research and development.
• Identify and seek formal affiliation with organisations having similar research priorities and encourage the involvement of their staff in CSU's programs.
• Maintain active involvement in the Cooperative Research Centre in Viticulture.
• Participate, where appropriate, with others in developing a Cooperative Research Centre (Round 4) application in areas related to the University's research mission (1994).

• None specified.

• Develop mechanisms for redistributing resources both to facilitate new developments and to enable the University to respond effectively to changing external circumstances without undermining existing successful programs (1994).
• Encourage and support staff in applications to Commonwealth Competitive Grant Schemes (1994, ongoing).
• Increase funds in Staff Support Scheme to encourage and assist staff who secure Commonwealth Competitive Grants (1994).
• Develop a research development matrix that identifies and describes research groups, developing teams and University Centres for Research (1994).

• None specified.

• Establish Inter-Faculty Committee on International Research Collaboration to identify and capitalise on opportunities.
• Monitor the involvement and success of female academic staff in externally funded research projects.
• Utilise the Women's Network at University campuses to raise awareness of research undertaken by women and of available mentors and other support.
• Pursue funding through Targetted Institutional Links and ACAIR programs to further develop international links.
• Provide details of CSU's research strengths in information lodged with Australian Education Centres in overseas countries.
• Annually assess achievement and outcomes of Strategies for Research Development and develop new strategies as appropriate.

• Maximise the value and relevance of research programs by encouraging interaction between the University and government and semi-government agencies, industry, other academic institutions and the wider community.
• Create a culture of innovation in research.
• Seek to supplement University funding for research with funds from industry, government and other sources.
• Investigate the viability of developing a ëtechnology parkí in association with a campus of the University.
• Ensure staff are acquainted with approved terms and conditions by which staff may conduct research and consultancy.

• ORGS to liaise with the Open Learning Institute, University Centres for Research and Professional Development Centres to identify appropriate research and research funding opportunities (1994).
• Encourage development of applications under ARC Collaborative Research Grants, APRA (I) and other industry-relevant programs (1994, ongoing).
• Identify CSU's competitive advantage in research in terms of location, expertise, regional affiliations and develop promotional materials on CSU's research capabilities for distribution to selected business and industry.
• Establish register of business and industry clients to whom Charles Sturt University has provided research and consultancy services to date (1994).
• Maintain Research Development Fund to facilitate innovative activities as well as developing research groups.
• Involve University Centres for Research in Open Days at the University, field days throughout the region and via the University Centre.
• Liaise with community groups and pursue possibility of designation as material centre for enterprise and innovation (in response to Twomey Report) (1994).
• Seek grants, postgraduate research stipends and philanthropic funding from business and industry with interests relevant to areas of identified research strength.
• Annually assess achievements and outcomes of Industry Links Strategies and develop new strategies as appropriate.

• Increase the amount of professional consultancy activity being undertaken by staff through the University and in its interest.

• Develop and publish Sponsored Research and Consultancy Manual (1994).
• Following implementation of new Finance System, establish standard procedures for recording of contract research and consultancy activity (1994).
• Promote staff consultancy capabilities throughout the communities in which CSU is located, in cooperation with Chambers of Commerce, Business Enterprise Centres.
• Annually assess achievement and outcomes of Strategies for Contract Research and Consultancy and develop new strategies as appropriate.

• Develop range of performance indicators appropriate to CSU and specific disciplines.
• Identify areas of excellence in research, using peer evaluation and appropriate performance indicators.
• Ensure the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of University Centres for Research.
• Promote the University's research activity throughout the higher education community, with industry and Government, and with the general public.

• Monitor Centre for Research performance by annual appraisal against agreed performance indicators, eg number of refereed publications, invited conference participation, invited lectures, demonstrations and other measures of recognition of Centre members; number and value of Centre research projects or contracts completed; number of postgraduate students involved in Centre work, supervised by Centre members; number of subscriptions to Centre publications; and number of collaborative projects facilitated by the Centre.
• Encourage the communication of research results by publications, conference attendance and other means appropriate to the discipline.
• Collect, develop and promulgate database of agreed performance indicators to be applied across Research Centres and Faculties (1994).

• Publicise and promote research achievements by preparing press releases notifying regional television, radio and newspaper contacts.
• Prepare and disseminate ëhigh profileí promotional material about designated University Centres for Research.
• Publish biennial University Research Report.
• Collect data necessary to establish the research ëtrack recordí of designated areas in order to support applications for more external funding.
• Annually assess achievement and outcomes of Strategies for Research Performance and Promotion and develop new strategies as appropriate.

Committees

Office for research and graduate studies

• Implement and maintain an effective system of recording and retrieving research information to facilitate information exchange and to inform planning/reporting of the University's research profile.
• Provide an appropriate range of support services to academic staff and higher degree students undertaking research.
• Develop, maintain and promulgate procedures governing the conduct of research and consultancy activities.
• Encourage collaboration between staff, building on existing strengths, to facilitate efficient use of resources and the involvement in research by novice researchers and higher degree students.
• Improve quality of applications submitted for external research funding.
• Maintain effective links with regional community, business and industry groups.
• Raise the University's profile in the research community.

• Obtain and implement appropriate computerised Research Management System (software and database):
  • selection, approval, purchase (1993); and
  • installation, training and implementation (1994-95).
• Standardise, upgrade and effectively network ORGS micro-computers.
• Examine alternative means of effective dissemination of information on research funding opportunities.
• Monitor AVCC and DEETYA decisions impinging on University policies and procedures for the conduct of sponsored research and consultancy.
• Update and distribute Staff Directory of Research Interests and Expertise (1994).
• Maintain regular personal contact with Deans, Sub-Deans, Heads of Schools, Centre Directors, research teams and individual members of staff.
• Assist with internal publicity of research initiatives, developments.
• Collect, maintain and effectively promulgate current information on Commonwealth and other competitive grant schemes (1994).
• Improve personal contacts with representatives of funding agencies and networking with other universities.
• Provide personal support to staff in development of grant applications.
• Liaise with Deans to establish effective means of providing collegial support and feedback to staff applying for research grants (1994).
• Participate in Rural Enterprise Innovation Network and provide advice/promulgate information as appropriate (1994).

Committees

Office for research and graduate studies

• Initiate discussions with Bathurst and Albury community organisations (e.g. Chamber of Commerce) with a view to establishing a framework for future collaboration in research (1994).
• Participate in discussions on development of ëtechnology park(s)í proposed to be developed in association with the University (1994).
• Regularly provide individuals, research teams, Heads of School, Centre Directors and Deans with information on research initiatives, achievements and opportunities in pertinent fields.
• Identify and promote opportunities for collaborative research and research training with regional business and industry.
• Coordinate and finalise Charles Sturt University bid for Mechanism ëBí and ëCí funds (1994).
• Prepare and/or coordinate submissions (issue and funding-related) on behalf of Charles Sturt University to DEETYA, the ARC, AVCC and other advisory bodies as appropriate.
• Identify and facilitate appropriate channels of communication with research organisations.
• Assist in promoting/publicising research achievements of the University and its staff.
• Establish appropriate performance indicators for ORGS and its functions (1994).
• Incorporate quality assurance measures in ORGS Triennial Plan, new computerised research management system (1994).
• Monitor AVCC Study on Intellectual Property.
• Coordinate refinement and circulation of Intellectual Property policies for staff and students (1994).
• Actively participate in activities of appropriate professional associations (e.g. AAIR, AITEA).
• Annually assess achievement and outcomes of research management strategies and develop new strategies as appropriate.

Field of research

Supervision

Administration and support

• Encourage and foster the development of research higher degree programs in areas of research strength that will provide for advanced research and career development.
• Attract, retain and provide support to the most intellectually able students.
• Improve the effectiveness of research training through appropriate funding strategies, improved performance evaluation of research students and increased attention to the quality of supervision provided by the University.
• Improve rates of student retention, progress and completion.
• Create time for motivated academic staff members to conduct research and to supervise research higher degree students (see Part 6).
• Maintain, and increase annually, an internal Research Fund to support the selective development of research and research training at Charles Sturt University.

• Maintain database of fields of research into which research students may be admitted and monitor admissions.
• Expedite efficient processing of research higher degree applications.
• Where supported by the faculties, facilitate the establishment of faculty or school progress review panels and process (1994).
• Monitor the progress of individual research higher degree students.
• Monitor completion rates of research higher degree students by Faculty, field of research, gender and other variables.
• Facilitate establishment of a postgraduate student network/association for Charles Sturt University (1994).
• Maintain Higher Degrees Advisory Group to provide a forum for exchange of ideas and advice with the ORGS.
• Maintain a database of active research higher degree supervisors, together with details of their respective candidates and fields of research.
• Inform supervisors of scholarship, research grant and other opportunities.
• Assist relevant academic support Divisions (e.g. Library Services, Information Technology) to provide appropriate services to research higher degree students.

• Create time for motivated academic staff members to conduct research and to supervise research higher degree students (see Part 6).
• Maintain, and increase annually, an internal Research Fund to support the selective development of research and research training at Charles Sturt University.

• Monitor research student accommodation arrangements and report on needs/deficiencies to Higher Degrees and University Planning Committee as appropriate.
• Assist International Office to market higher degree research programs in priority areas (1994).
• Monitor English language competency of overseas research higher degree students and liaise with ELC re provision of overseas research higher degree students and liaise with ELC re provision of appropriate support.
• Maintain schedule of workshops for postgraduate supervisors, including School seminars and University workshops.
• Coordinate the development and promulgation of resource materials for postgraduate students and supervisors (1994).
• Maintain a central database of postgraduate scholarship opportunities and promote these with supervisors and students.
• Secure scholarships for an increased proportion of full-time higher degree students.
• Initiate a Summer Vacation Research Scholarship program.
• Contribute articles to the press on research student achievements.

• Develop longer term vision(s) for research at University of Technology, Sydney.
• Develop research management planning at all levels within the University and a University-wide research planning framework.
• Work towards an integrated approach to various kinds of planning within the University.

• Promote and develop a research culture within University of Technology, Sydney.
• Promote and develop the University's public profile in research.
• Promote and develop strengths in research.
• Promote and develop the internationalisation of research.
• Promote and develop the commercialisation of research.

• Develop staff.
• Provide opportunities for University staff to engage in research-related activities.
• Increase and diversify sources of funding.
• Extend and improve the physical infrastructure for research at University of Technology, Sydney.

• Increase research student numbers.
• Increase capacity for high quality supervision.
• Establish a supportive and stimulating environment.
• Manage graduate studies effectively.

• Monitor and review progress towards achievement of strategic goals.
• Monitor and review research performance.
• Ensure high quality outcomes for research and research training.

• Develop long-term academic vision, incorporating research-related dimensions.
• Develop long-term vision for research.

• Develop school/faculty research management plans.
• Develop model for University-wide research planning framework.

• Achieve greater integration of strategic, academic, research management planning processes and resource allocation.

• Workshops with all academic units.
• Workshops within faculties.
• School retreats.
• Appoint experienced researchers to professorial position/establish chairs.
• Encourage appointment of researchers at all levels.
• Attract outstanding academics as short-term researchers.

• Encourage/reward publication/dissemination of research outcomes.
• Increase participation in research conferences.
• Extend networks with business, industry, government, community organisations, national and international research community.
• Promote research image through Anchor, Newsmaker, press releases, faculties newsletters.
• UTS Annual Public Lecture Series.
• University Readerships.

• Identify and foster areas of present strength and significant development potential.

• Informal advice and assistance.
• Research skills seminars and workshops.
• Course in research skills.
• Reduce workload to facilitate completion by staff of research masters and PhDs.
• Guarantee load coverage for staff undertaking PhDs at the University. Staff do not incur HECS.
• Foster beginning researchers.
• Appoint new staff with strong research potential/experience.
• Reward research performance in promotion.

• Reduce length of teaching semester.
• Reduce contact hours.
• Reduce need for multiple scheduling by increasing number of large lecture theatres.
• Develop alternative teaching methodologies.
• Develop expertise in computer-assisted learning.
• Increase number of graduate research assistants/other qualified support staff.
• Establish full-time research position.

• Increase share of ARC and other competitive grants through better projects and proposals, more experienced researchers.
• Increase State/local/private sector support through above and improved links.
• Develop inventions policy.
• Review intellectual property policy.
• Ensure appropriate recognition given to the invention rights of UTS students.
• Establish principles, policies and arrangements for entrepreneurial activity and distribution of earnings.
• Set target for increase in discretionary funds.

• Increase and improve research space.
• Increase and improve other research infrastructure through increased funding from various sources, co-operative arrangements with other institutions and industry.
• Recovery of overheads from agencies and research sponsors.
• Generate critical mass through targeting areas for development, group research, centres, co-operative arrangements.
• Increase research library facilities.

• Increase higher degree load.
• Increase honours programs and students.
• Increase scholarships and fellowships.
• Introduce and monitor standards of professional doctorates.
• Prepare special graduate studies handbook.

• Introduce and maintain sound supervisory practices.
• Increase number of staff with research degrees.
• Enhance capacity for higher graduate supervision.
• Increase number of staff with skills and experience through training workshops, seminars, joint supervision for first-timers.
• Establish register of appropriately qualified and experienced supervisors.

• Establish critical mass of staff and infrastructure.
• Promote involvement of research students.
• Encourage development of close liaison with graduate students.

• Consider establishment of graduate school or schools.
• Refine means of managing graduate studies.

• Establish Research Database/co-ordinate monitoring of developments.
• Database of research graduates and students.

• Review research activities and performance.

• Ensure appropriate quality assurance arrangements in place.

• Monitor needs for special formula for distribution of research quantum.
• Establish faculty research management structures.
• Establish procedures for efficient and effective administration of research.