Richard W. Lariviere
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
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Position Description
Overview:
Founded in 1865, the University of Kansas (KU) is a member of the Association of American Universities. KU has 23 graduate programs ranked 25th or higher at public universities by U.S. News & World Report, with two ranked first in the nation. The university enrolls 29,000 students, including 2,400 at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, and employs a 2,300-member faculty.
The University of Kansas is one of the fastest growing research universities in the country. We seek a leader who will help expand our graduate education and research enterprise, including funded and unfunded work across all disciplines. Our federally-financed expenditures in science and engineering research alone have doubled since 1999. Funded projects and prestigious fellowships in the humanities, arts, and social sciences have also increased dramatically, more than tripling the national average success rate of 5% during the same period. The Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies (VPR&GS) serves as President of the University of KU Center for Research (KUCR). The Lawrence campus has seven designated research centers, two state surveys, four affiliated centers and ten research service laboratories; all report to the VPR&GS.
The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc. is a full-service, non-profit research foundation encompassing pre-award and post-award research administration and technology transfer oversight for the Lawrence campus. As a non-profit corporation, KUCR provides administrative flexibility to the university and allows for the effective and efficient administration of externally-sponsored research.
Responsibilities:
The Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies provides a unified voice for graduate education and research on the Lawrence Campus. The VPR&GS reports to the Provost and works closely with the Chancellor and the Provost in the development and implementation of the university’s research and scholarly mission and provides counsel on research-related and graduate education issues. The VPR&GS works closely with the Associate Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies to ensure vigorous recruitment of competitive graduate students and that the graduate experience provides opportunities for active participation in research and individual scholarship. The VPR&GS is responsible for the administration of the University’s budget for research and research infrastructure.
The VPR&GS is responsible for providing leadership and advancing the research and graduate education goals on the Lawrence campus and expanding the base of research funding from external sponsors. Through oversight of the research foundation, the Vice Provost guides university-wide research enhancement and compliance activities including: the formulation and promotion of research policies and guidelines; promotion, leadership and coordination of multidisciplinary research programs; and oversight of technology transfer and economic development activities. The Vice Provost fosters research collaboration among faculty at the university through oversight of research centers and by encouraging cooperative efforts between and among deans and research center directors. The Vice Provost also fosters collaborative research partnerships with the KU Medical Center and with the business community to expand the university’s applied research capacity, intellectual property development and transfer of technology.
The Vice Provost fosters excellence in research across the university, making research a campus-wide priority that is integrally linked to graduate education. The Vice Provost facilitates and strengthens the university’s research infrastructure and competitiveness and advises the Provost on research competitiveness issues. The Vice Provost works to increase external financial support for research at the university with a focus on large interdisciplinary and collaborative research programs that build on the strengths and unique capabilities of the university.
Required Qualifications:| Lariviere, Richard, Chair | Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor |
| Augusto, John | Research Coordinator, Research & Graduate Studies |
| Bailey, Victor | Director/Distinguished Professor, Hall Center for the Humanities |
| Baltezor, Michael | Head, R&D, Enturia, Inc. |
| Bell, Stuart | Dean/Professor, School of Engineering |
| Brown, John (Jack) | Professor, Molecular Biosciences |
| Hummert, Mary Lee | Vice Provost for Faculty Development |
| Loving, Angie | Assistant Vice Provost, Research & Graduate Studies |
| Merubia, Liliana | Senior Assistant to the Provost |
| Mitchell, Lesa | Vice President, Kauffman Foundation |
| Muma, Nancy | Chairperson/Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology |
| Roberts, Sally | Associate Dean, School of Education |
| Rosen, Sara | Dean/Associate Vice Provost, Research & Graduate Studies |
| Steele, Linda | Graduate Student, Chemistry |
| Steinmetz, Joe | Dean/Distinguished Professor, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Subramaniam, Bala | Distinguished Professor, Chemical & Petroleum Engr. |
| Terranova, Paul | Vice Chancellor for Research, KU Medical Center |
| Weir, Scott | Director, Therapeutics, Discovery & Development, KU Cancer Research Center |
| Wilson, Sara | Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering |
The KU Story
The University of Kansas is a tradition-rich, comprehensive public research university with a distinguished history. Opened in 1866, the university was one of the first 11 public universities west of the Mississippi River... Read More (40 KB)
Essential KU Facts
KU's mission guides all University endeavors. Institutional rankings provide evidence of KU's reputation of academic excellence in the larger educational community. The university fact book, KU Profiles, is a comprehensive source of information about KU as an institution as well as the university community of students, faculty, and staff.
KU Academics and Organization
KU is a comprehensive public research institution with a complex array of teaching sites, research centers, and affiliated corporations. A minimalist administrative structure and a shared governance system enable the University to actively address the changing needs of students, faculty, staff and the people of the state of Kansas. The University of Kansas and the other five state universities are governed by the Kansas Board of Regents, a nine-member body appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.
The Educational Experience
At KU, research and teaching are mutually reinforcing, with scholarly inquiry underlying and informing the educational experience at the undergraduate, professional, and graduate levels. A talented and dedicated faculty are actively engaged in fulfilling the KU's research, teaching, and service missions. Student international experience is emphasized and KU ranks eighth among public research institutions in the proportion of its students studying abroad.
KU's commitment to undergraduate academic achievement was nationally recognized by KU's inclusion in the book Student Success in College, which describes policies, programs, and practices from 20 exemplary institutions as part of the Documenting Effective Educational Practices (DEEP) project.
Students at KU
KU traditionally has attracted talented and ambitious students. KU's average 24.6 student ACT score for Fall 2006 is well above the national average of 21.9. KU students have a strong record of prestigious fellowships, including Fulbright Fellows and Rhodes Scholars. During the past decade, overall student retention rates have increased and the 2005 senior survey reported that 91 percent of students were satisfied with their overall education at KU.
Research at KU
Research at the University of Kansas is a thriving, dynamic enterprise. Total research expenditures reached $292 million in FY 2006. KU's recent research success has been built on traditional strengths and by recognizing and taking advantage of research opportunities and trends at the national level. Research collaboration is promoted at KU through designated, multidisciplinary research centers focused on common themes. KU is home to six national research centers funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Service and Outreach at KU
As a public research university, KU provides service and outreach in ways that stem directly from its research capacity and expertise, as well as its educational and cultural centers. Continuing education programs serve the professional and academic needs of individuals across the state of Kansas and throughout the nation. KU prides itself on a tradition of active and meaningful student involvement through both curricular and co-curricular activities.
NCA Accreditation
Every ten years KU undergoes an extensive self-study to prepare for a university-wide re-accreditation review by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). KU was granted a full 10-year accreditation, without stipulations, on June 24, 2005. In addition to providing information essential for re-accreditation, the self-study report paints a comprehensive picture of KU's many accomplishments and provides rich details on what makes KU truly distinctive.
Planning at KU
Planning activities at KU typically include students, faculty, and staff. One of the most visible and enduring of KU's planning efforts is Initiative 2001, its name acknowledging the beginning of the 21st century. Launched in 1997, the plan continues to guide the University.
The Lawrence campus master plan provides a framework for the physical development needed to effectively support KU's academic mission. Over the past decade, more than $300 million in new building projects have been funded.
Tuition Compact
To provide more predictability in tuition and fees, students at KU proposed the concept of a guaranteed four-year tuition plan. On March 16, 2005, KU's Student Senate approved a resolution that supported the development and implementation of this tuition compact. The student-driven initiative, endorsed by the University administration, is the basis of KU's Four-Year Tuition Compact and was approved by the Kansas Board of Regents on June 28, 2007.
Financial Management
The overarching philosophy that guides planning and budgeting decisions at KU is to protect and enhance the academic core and mission. The budgeting process includes discussions among administrators and faculty that focus on the relationship between unit and institutional goals. KU Administration and Finance sustains and advances the University's mission to create, preserve and disseminate knowledge through leadership and innovation in business strategy and processes.
Administrative Support and Information Systems
Providing access to information through the innovative use of technology is crucial to support the teaching, research, and service mission of KU. A complex, integrated information system was recently implemented to more effectively serve student, faculty, and institutional data needs. Management information systems provide timely operational and managerial data allow campus leaders to make data-informed decisions.
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