West Chester University Research Funding To Date For AY20-21

West Chester PA

10 November, 2020

4:04 PM

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Press release from West Chester University: November 10, 2020 In July alone, notes Niki Bennett, Vice Provost for Research and Creative Activity and Vice Provost for Faculty Development, "Faculty submitted five times the number of proposals submitted at the same time last year." In addition, Bennett has seen an uptick in the number of research proposals submitted and the amount of funding requested. The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs assists faculty with locating funding sources, developing and submitting proposals, ensuring research compliance, and provides post-award services. The office also promotes student research and supports students who are interested in being involved in research on campus. This fall, the office hosted virtual faculty forums (via Zoom) that featured highlights from multiple researchers across several disciplines in 90-minute themed lunchtime presentations. On November 5, the topic was vulnerable populations with Chiwoneso Tinago, health; Sami Abdel-Salam, criminal justice; Janet Chang, psychology; and Michael Antonio, criminal justice. The final fall forum on Thursday, December 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom will highlight faculty research into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Presenters will be Mia Ocean, graduate social work; Michael Boyle, communication and media; Meg Panichelli, undergraduate social work; Beatrice Adera, special education; andGerardina Martin, Honors College. "We hope to encourage scholarly conversations among faculty members who might not normally meet each other in the interest of igniting collaborations," says Bennett. Bennett is also working to establish "Communities of Practice," faculty teams that meet on a regular basis to learn more about an area of mutual interest. These communities might initiate or continue research and creative activity collaborations; read and discuss disciplinary and interdisciplinary literature related to the topic; write proposals together; and proofread and edit each other's scholarly manuscripts. For more information on Research and Sponsored Programs, contact [email protected] or 610-436-3557. This press release was produced by West Chester University. The views expressed here are the author's own.