Research Council

Membership: The Research Council (RC) is chaired by the Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and is comprised of representatives from each academic college (2 CoB, 2 CoE, 3 CoAL, 3 CoBHS, 3 CoSTEM), a representative from Faculty Senate, a representative from the Library, a representative from the Student Government Association, and a representative from Office of Student Research & Innovation. At least one of the representatives from each academic college should have strong affiliations with a graduate program within the college. Only faculty representatives will have voting privileges.

Description: The Research Council (RC) monitors the research environment of APSU and deliberates additions and amendments to policies/regulations/guidelines impacting research activities and/or APSU employees engaged in research. The RC may initiate studies that are concerned with the welfare of research and advises the University in matters concerning research. The RC may engage in additional responsibilities as determined by the RC chairperson.

(Approver: Provost)

2025-2026 Membership: