3.A: Strategic Collaborations

Pursue strategic collaborations, including economic development and cross-disciplinary research opportunities.

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Identify economically and academically beneficial collaborations with external institutions and companies. Work with neighboring cities such as Virginia Beach to identify mutually beneficial programs that will address regional need. Develop joint or dual degree programs in key disciplines with other universities and teaching hospitals. Provide opportunities and support for faculty, including standard technology services, to develop spin-off companies, accelerate existing business enterprises, and/or develop strategic research connections with other institutions or entities in the region. Encourage external collaborators to work with faculty and graduate students in IRP, VMASC, or other high-profile facilities. Measures of Success: 1. Using 2009-10 baseline number of collaborations, track the number of new collaborations established or terminated. 2. Using 2009-10 baseline number of dual or joint degree programs, track the number of new dual or joint programs established or terminated.

Stakeholder(s):

• Vice President of Research: Responsible Party


• Vice President of Administration and Finance: Responsible Party


• Provost: Responsible Party


• Executive Director of Economic Development: Responsible Party


• Executive Director of VMASC: Responsible Party


• Deans: Responsible Party


• Office of Computing and Communication Services: Responsible Party


• Research Faculty: Responsible Party

Indicator(s):

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