Objectives
1. Cultivate a Research Culture
Foster an ethos of inquiry and scholarly thinking among students and faculty, embedding research within the learning environment.
2. Empower Ethical & Quality Research
Ensure all projects uphold ethical principles, and support best practices in proposal creation, methods, and compliance (e.g., through Institutional Review Boards).
3. Build Skills & Capacity
Deliver workshops, mentorship, and training in research design, methodology, statistics, data analysis, and publication strategies.
4. Support Students and Faculty in Research
Assist in research planning, data collection, proposal development, and presentations—offering structured guidance throughout.
5. Facilitate Collaboration & Partnerships
Promote interdisciplinary research within the college and establish collaborative links with other institutions and industry for broader impact.
6. Provide Resources & Infrastructure
Offer access to research tools, labs, equipment, data repositories, software (like SPSS), and research databases.
7. Boost Research Dissemination
Encourage and assist faculty and students to publish, present, and showcase their work at conferences, journals, or college research days.
8. Monitor & Evaluate Research Activities
Track progress of ongoing projects, maintain accountability through progress reports, and document outcomes for continuous improvement
9. Enhance Institutional Visibility & Impact.
By fostering and showcasing research, improve the college's academic profile, rankings, and community health outcomes.