Research Governing Committees play a critical role in shaping the strategic vision for research at UNM HSC and are actively involved in developing policies and allocating resources that support the day-to-day operations of the research environment.
The Research Strategic Planning Committee provides a regular forum for addressing key issues such as research compliance, programmatic opportunities, and the evolving resource needs of faculty. The Top Slice Committee meets for a period of time annually to provide strategic planning related to annual expenditures and budgeting. By aligning institutional goals with statewide health challenges, institutional strengths, and faculty input, UNM HSC ensures that its research enterprise remains responsive, impactful, and forward-looking.
The Research Strategic Planning Committee (RSPC) informs and advises the Vice President for Research (VPR) on issues related to the research enterprise at UNM Health Sciences to inform strategic planning and research policies and ensure internal coordination and an open line of communication with the VPR.
Specific duties and expectations include:
RSPC is chaired by the Health Sciences VPR and comprised of school/college, departmental and center research leadership. Members are nominated to join by their respective College/School Deans, Department Chairs, and the VPR. The VPR convenes the regular meetings and works with all members to identify key agenda items. The VPR ensures that the RSPC’s strategic priorities and recommendations are communicated to the Executive Vice President of UNM Health Sciences and other institutional leadership as applicable.
Specific duties and expectations include:
RSPC is chaired by the Health Sciences VPR and comprised of school/college, departmental and center research leadership. Members are nominated to join by their respective College/School Deans, Department Chairs, and the VPR. The VPR convenes the regular meetings and works with all members to identify key agenda items. The VPR ensures that the RSPC’s strategic priorities and recommendations are communicated to the Executive Vice President of UNM Health Sciences and other institutional leadership as applicable.
The Top Slice Committee is convened by the Executive Vice President for UNM Health Sciences and tasked with evaluating expenditures and making annual budget recommendations and adjustments. Additionally, the committee projects F&A revenue for the following year. The Committee meets weekly from January to March. Selected programs related to budget line items are invited to present to the committee, to report on their program’s goals and outcomes, expenditures, and budget requests.
The committee is chaired by the UNM Health Sciences Vice President for Research.
The committee is chaired by the UNM Health Sciences Vice President for Research.