Management Guide for Centers and Institutes
The responsibility for stewarding and coordinating centers and institutes through their inception, development and renewal is facilitated by the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI). ORI also serves as the direct or co-reporting manager for more than 25% of the university’s official units.
Roles and Responsibilities
In the management guide document, you will find references to various roles with different responsibilities throughout the center and institute lifecycle. You can access this section of the guide for definitions and role clarification.
Planning and Establishing a Center or Institute
Find a step-by-step guide for the formative stages of officially beginning a system center or institute. This section covers two stages of the early process; planning a center or institute, and establishing a center or institute.
Managing Established Centers and Institutes
Once your center or institute is established, there are guidelines for oversight and fiscal management. This section covers; annual reporting and periodic review, fiscal management, and any changes to the administrative structure.