Faculty councils serve as deliberative and advisory bodies for all matters of University policy, and are primary forums for faculty-administrative interaction in determining that policy. Faculty Code, Sec 42-33. In accordance with Executive Order No. 8, the Faculty Council on Research (FCR) is responsible for reviewing classified, proprietary and otherwise restricted research.
FCR shall be responsible for all matters of policy relating to research and scholarship. Faculty Code, Sec 42-37.
Report on Teaching Faculty Policies
The UW Faculty Council on Research (FCR) and the Faculty Council on Faculty Affairs (FCFA) were jointly tasked in the 2022-2023 academic year to collect existing policies from all schools and colleges of the 3 UW campuses related to sabbaticals and PI eligibility for Teaching professorial ranks. We report our findings and recommendations in this report and appendix for consideration by SEC. We do not believe that legislation is warranted as Faculty Code language either already addresses the matter adequately (PI eligibility) or control rests with the Provost’s Office (sabbaticals). Rather, we recommend guidance/action come from the Senate and/or the Provost to improve data collection and encourage academic units to alter their internal policies to be more equitable to teaching track faculty.
Holistic Mentorship and Creating a Positive Research Climate
Hosted by the Faculty Council on Research (FCR) on March 27, 2024. This one-hour event will feature a panel of UW faculty, staff, and researchers, with a focus on the importance of holistic mentorship in research and higher education, as well as UW resources for supporting trainees and faculty. With grounding in panelists’ perspectives and experiences, the session will touch on creating an inclusive research environment, challenges in mentorship, and wellbeing. This event is sponsored by the UW Faculty Advancement Initiative.
Export control and security compliance
- Overview of the export control and security compliance program. Presentation by Carol Rhodes, associate director for Office of Sponsored Programs. (November 13, 2013)
Classified, proprietary and restricted research
- FCR review of classified, proprietary and restricted research proposals – responsibilities. Presentation by Daniel Vogt, chair of FCR’s Subcommittee on Classified/Restricted Research. (November 13, 2013)