Theme 5: Meta-Majors

Phase 2 update

NOTE — This content was presented as a slide presentation at a chairs and directors workshop on October 11, 2024. It does not represent any approved actions or conclusions.

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Provost’s Fellow: Karissa Tilbury

Definitions of Research Centers/Institutes:

  • Mission, Institute, Center, Center Service Oriented, Research Initiative, Research  Organization and Facility

Criteria for Holistic Portfolio Review:

  • Quantitative and Qualitative ROI Mission Driven Way
  • Opportunity Costs of doing something different
  • Impact on the state of Maine with respect to land/sea/space grant institution
  • Impact on Faculty, Students & Research Infrastructure
  • Research Impact/Relevance

Next Steps: Survey Center/Institute Leadership & Faculty

Other Ideas:

  • Strengthen Central Services (ORA, Compliance, Safety & Risk etc)
  • Umbrella Institutes