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Created in 1993
by the merger of the College of Communications with the
College of Library and Information Science, the College of
Communications and Information Studies (CCIS) includes the
Department of Communication, the School of Journalism and
Telecommunications, the School of Library and Information
Science, and the Graduate Program in Communication. CCIS is
one of the fastest growing colleges at the University of
Kentucky, and has one of the highest levels of extramural
research funding at the University.
The Associate Dean for Research (ADR) position was
established in January, 2005. The duties of the ADR are as
follows:
- Promote the research culture throughout CCIS;
- Represent CCIS on appropriate college and university
committees;
- Serve as liaison to the University of Kentucky
Research Foundation (UKRF). This function includes
serving as the supervisor of the College Grants Officer;
having final signature authority, as delegated by the
Dean, for all research proposals, grants, and contracts;
working with the College Administrative Business Officer
on all aspects of grants administration; and, when
appropriate, developing proposals for securing space for
research activities as part of research submissions;
- Review and sign off on all IRB applications from
faculty and students, and serve as liaison to the Office
of Research Integrity (ORI);
- Disseminate research-related information, policies,
reports, etc., from local, state, federal, and other
agencies to faculty and graduate students;
- Work with the College Development Officer to build the
research infrastructure of CCIS;
- Stimulate use and oversee procedure for the scheduling
of major research equipment/services in the College
(theater, focus group room, DCA lab, PowerBook lab, PDA
data collection system);
- Promote the College's research reputation via
promotional activities with appropriate regional,
national, and international associations;
- Oversee the distribution of funds from the College
Research Activities Award program, Wethington Awards
program, and any other related programs.
Faculty and
graduate students are encouraged to contact the ADR with
questions about developing research projects and to obtain
assistance in writing and submitting grant proposals. It is
important to note that the ADR must review and sign off on
all IRB applications, and has final signature authority on
all research proposals, grants, and contracts. Visit "Resources"
for detailed information on policies and protocols.
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