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4 Key Components of Effective Research Websites
Your research website should be a key communications channel—but not all universities capture the full potential value of their web presence. The University Research Forum audited the research websites of 50 randomly selected research institutions and found that on average, universities utilize only 5.5 of 14 critical website features. Check out our infographic to learn…
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Four Components of Effective Grant Writing Trainings
Competition for grant funding has increased over the past two decades, with proposal acceptance rates declining as the number of submissions continues to grow. Given this increased competition, universities cannot afford to take a laissez-faire approach to faculty grant proposals. To retain—and hopefully increase—grant funding, institutions must find ways to proactively support faculty and strengthen…
10 Strategies to Strengthen Faculty Research Mentorship Opportunities
Mentorship has long been a critical element of faculty development. While some departments and research offices offer training tools or additional support, the ad hoc nature of these relationships means they are largely unstructured—and early-career faculty have varying experiences and support networks.
4 initial steps for climbing the Carnegie Classification® ranks
Fall is rankings and awards season in higher education. In that spirit, we wanted to share with you the answer the Ask EAB team provides for a common question: How can institutions climb the Carnegie Classification® ranks? Institutions cite numerous benefits associated with obtaining a higher Carnegie Classification® research designation. These include an enhanced institutional…
Here's why faculty are concerned about measuring research activity
The interest in measuring research productivity has grown as colleges and universities seek to expand their research awards. Many administrators want to understand their faculty’s successes and how they can support researchers who need a boost. However, many faculty are concerned about the impact productivity measurements could have on their academic freedom. Here are three…
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MoreThree Opportunities to Improve the Effectiveness of Frontline Supervisors
About the Webconference Poor and ineffective performance by frontline supervisors is a major source of dissatisfaction and turnover within facilities organizations. In this webconference, the third in a four-part series, attendees will gain insights into three ways institutions are trying to enhance the skillsets and competencies of their frontline facilities supervisors. These approaches target both…
Research Advocacy and Strategy in the Trump Era
About the Webconference The first two years under the Trump administration have been a mixed bag for academic research. On one hand, the federal research agencies have seen strong funding growth for fundamental science. On the other, a series of sweeping social policy proposals threaten the talent, infrastructure, and collaborations that underpin the research enterprise.…