Transdisciplinary Research Council (TRC)
Charge
The Transdisciplinary 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 TRC reviews new proposals for establishing new Organized Research Units (ORUs) and makes recommendations to approve or disapprove to the Provost. The TRC plays an important advisory role on 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 TRC.Mission
Established in August 2018, the UTSA Transdisciplinary Research Council (TRC) brings together executive leadership from all academic colleges, Academic Affairs and the Office of the Vice President for Research, Economic Development, and Knowledge Enterprise (VPREDKE). 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 |
| JoAnn Browning | Interim Vice President, REDKE |
| Lynne Cossman | College of Health, Community & Policy (HCaP) |
| Melinda Cotten | Associate Vice President, Research Integrity |
| Rod McSherry | Associate Vice President, Innovation & Economic Development |
| Sandra Garcia | Assistant Vice President, Sponsored Project Administration |
| Sarah Hada | Director of Communications, REDKE |
| Shawn Farrell | Assistant Vice President Corporate and Foundation Engagement |
| Siobhan Fleming | Director of Research Development |
| Veronica Stoller | Assistant Vice President, Research Finance and Operations |
| Glenn Martinez | Dean, College of Liberal & Fine Arts |
| Mario Torres | Dean, College of Education & Human Development |
Contact Staff
Nicole Beebe
Assistant VP, Faculty Research Development
Julie Sylvan