Deans Research Council (DRC)
Charge
The Deans Research Council is charged with increasing cross-college transdisciplinary research collaborations on campus and with leading strategic efforts to expand UTSA’s status as a nationally recognized research university, pursuing certain designations such as eligibility in the National Research University Fund (NRUF) and Carnegie R1 status. The DRC reviews new proposals for establishing new Organized Research Units (ORUs) and makes recommendations to approve or disapprove to the Provost. The DRC plays an important advisory role in the oversight of Research Core Facilities, Research Centers and Research Institutes, and the overall research infrastructure of UTSA. Recommendations and decisions regarding ORUs will be based on the expressed purposes of the DRC.
Mission
Established in August 2018, the UTSA Transdisciplinary Research Council (DRC) brings together executive leadership from all academic colleges, Academic Affairs, and the Office of Research. Its goal is to create synergies that enhance the research capabilities of UTSA, to engage more faculty and students in the knowledge enterprise. The research units foster collaboration among researchers, government, and industry, aiming to shape public policy and contribute to economic development through research at UTSA.
Members
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ambika Mathur | Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School |
| David Silva | Dean, College of Sciences |
| Jonathon Halbesleben | Dean, Alvarez College of Business |
| Glenn Martinez | Dean, College of Liberal & Fine Arts |
| Mario Torres | Dean, College of Education & Human Development |