Assigning Research Lab Space: Difference between revisions

Undo revision 7070 by Dpanowic (talk)
No edit summary
(Undo revision 7070 by Dpanowic (talk))
Line 26: Line 26:
<br /><br />Policy No.: '''6071'''<br />
<br /><br />Policy No.: '''6071'''<br />
Effective Date: '''01/06/06'''<br />
Effective Date: '''01/06/06'''<br />
Revised Date: '''12/14/15'''<br />
Revised Date: '''DRAFT'''<br />
Reviewed Date: '''12/14/15'''<br />
Reviewed Date: ''''''<br />


<big>'''Assignment of Research Laboratory Space Policy'''</big>
<big>'''Assignment of Research Laboratory Space Policy'''</big>
==Basis for Policy==
== Basis for Policy ==
Rapid expansion of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) research enterprise has led directly to the development of a merit-based system for assignment of research space. This policy exists to ensure that the procedure for assignment of research space is transparent and that all research space assignments are subject to the same evaluation criteria and standards. This policy applies to all research laboratory space on the UNMC campus and is based upon research expenditures. Research expenditures are more stable than grant/contract award data and are in alignment with the methodology utilized by the NU system. Decisions regarding assignment of laboratory space will be made by the UNMC Research Space Committee in conjunction with the appropriate college dean or institute director. It is expected that Deans, Directors and Chairs will collaborate with the Office of Research to ensure that the assignment of research space under their aegis aligns with this policy.
Rapid expansion of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) research enterprise has led directly to the development of a merit-based system for assignment of research space. This policy exists to ensure that the procedure for assignment of research space is transparent and that all research space assignments are subject to the same evaluation criteria and standards. This policy applies to all research laboratory space on the UNMC campus and is based upon research expenditures. Research expenditures are more stable than grant/contract award data and are in alignment with the methodology utilized by the NU system. Decisions regarding assignment of laboratory space will be made by the UNMC Research Space Committee in conjunction with the appropriate college dean or institute director.
== Policy ==
== Policy ==
Research expenditures per square foot of assigned space is the metric used to evaluate research space assignments. Expenditure data, coded PCS2 signifying research, are provided annually by Sponsored Programs Accounting. Expenditure data includes both direct and indirect expenditures from the research accounts associated with individual investigators.  
Research expenditures per square foot of assigned space is the metric used to evaluate research space assignments. Expenditure data, coded PCS2 signifying research, are provided annually by Sponsored Programs Accounting. Expenditure data includes both direct and indirect expenditures from the research accounts associated with individual investigators.  
Line 45: Line 45:
Since research expenditures per square foot will vary, those with the lowest values will be candidates for resizing to make room for new recruits or researchers displaced by building construction.<br />
Since research expenditures per square foot will vary, those with the lowest values will be candidates for resizing to make room for new recruits or researchers displaced by building construction.<br />
<br />
<br />
Research space assignments will be reviewed annually by the Office of Research Resources with status reports being issued to college deans, institute directors and department chairs. Deans, directors and chairs are considered stewards of the space their faculty occupy and will be able to use these reports as tools to ensure thatresearch space assignments are in alignment with this policy. Upon a lapse in research expenditures, investigators will have an appropriate grace period to re-establish funding. The exact duration of the grace period will be determined by the overall needs of the UNMC research community, but will not exceed three (3) years. <br />
Research space assignments will be reviewed annually by the Office of Research Resources with status reports being issued to College Deans, Institute Directors and Department Chairs. Upon a lapse in research expenditures, investigators will have an appropriate grace period to re-establish funding. The exact duration of the grace period will be determined by the overall needs of the UNMC research community, but will not exceed three (3) years. <br />
<br />
<br />
Research space vacated when a researcher leaves UNMC reverts to unassigned status under the control of the appropriate UNMC Research Space Committee (comprised of VCR and Facilities Management and Planning leadership along with the relevant college dean/institute director and department chair and other representatives as designated). Investigators who have been most successful in attracting extramural federal funding will be given the highest priority for the UNMC Type A laboratories.  
Research space vacated when a researcher leaves UNMC reverts to unassigned status under the control of the appropriate UNMC Research Space Committee. Investigators who have been most successful in attracting extramural federal funding will be given the highest priority for the UNMC Type A laboratories.  
===Faculty Recruitment===
===Faculty Recruitment===
A space plan for location and amount of space should be discussed and agreed upon with the VCR Office prior to the faculty signing their employment contract. However, the final location of the space and evacuation of that space will not be initiated until the faculty recruit has signed and returned the proposed contract.
A space plan for location and amount of space should be discussed and agreed upon with the Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR) Office prior to the faculty signing their employment contract. However, the final location of the space and evacuation of that space will not be initiated until the faculty recruit has signed and returned the proposed contract.


A two (2) month minimum will be required from the time the VCR Office has been provided documentation that a newly recruited faculty has signed their contract to finalize and open a space for that new faculty.
A two (2) month minimum will be required from the time the VCR Office has been provided documentation that a newly recruited faculty has signed their contract to finalize and open a space for that new faculty.
Line 57: Line 57:


Each UNMC research laboratory is given a hierarchical designation based upon its quality:
Each UNMC research laboratory is given a hierarchical designation based upon its quality:
*Type A, state of the art laboratories (e.g., those in the Durham Research Centers, Lied Transplant Center, Scott Research Tower, Lozier Center or renovated Eppley Cancer Institute);
*Type A, state of the art laboratories (e.g., those in the Durham Research Centers and in the Lied Transplant Center);  
*Type B, older laboratories that are useable (e.g. Wittson Hall, Williams Science Hall , College of Dentistry, Eppley Science Hall, Munroe Meyer Institute);  
*Type B, older laboratories that are useable (e.g. Wittson Hall, College of Pharmacy, College of Dentistry);  
*Type C, older laboratories that require renovation to be useable (e.g. some in Eppley Science Hall).  
*Type C, older laboratories that require renovation to be useable.  
== Procedure To Request Research Space ==
== Procedure To Request Research Space ==
Research space may be requested by using the appropriate college or institute Space Request Procedure (links can be found at the bottom of this page or are under construction). Research space requests will be considered by the appropriate UNMC Research Space Committee (comprised of VCR and FMP leadership along with the relevant College Dean / Institute Director and Department Chair and other representatives as designated). A response to the request can be expected within one month.  
Research space may be requested by using the appropriate college or institute Space Request Procedure (links can be found at the bottom of this page or are under construction). Research space requests will be considered by the appropriate UNMC Research Space Committee.
== Additional Information ==
== Additional Information ==
*For more information, contact the [mailto:pbturpen@unmc.edu Director of Research Resources].
*For more information, contact the [mailto:pbturpen@unmc.edu Director of Research Resources].
*[ College of Allied Health Space Request]<br />
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/images/9/96/CampusSpaceReqCOD.pdf College of Dentistry Space Request]<br />
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/images/9/96/CampusSpaceReqCOD.pdf College of Dentistry Space Request]<br />
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/images/0/00/CampusSpaceReqCOM.pdf College of Medicine Space Request]<br />
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/images/0/00/CampusSpaceReqCOM.pdf College of Medicine Space Request]<br />
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/images/8/85/CampusSpaceReqCON.pdf College of Nursing Space Request]<br />
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/images/8/85/CampusSpaceReqCON.pdf College of Nursing Space Request]<br />
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/images/3/34/CampusSpaceReqCOP.pdf College of Pharmacy Space Request]<br />
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/images/3/34/CampusSpaceReqCOP.pdf College of Pharmacy Space Request]<br />
*[ College of Public Health Space Request]<br />
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/images/1/1d/CampusSpaceReqEpp.pdf Eppley Space Request]<br />
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/images/1/1d/CampusSpaceReqEpp.pdf Eppley Space Request]<br />
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/images/3/30/SpaceRequestMMI.pdf MMI Space Request]<br />
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/images/3/30/SpaceRequestMMI.pdf MMI Space Request]<br />
<br />
<br />
This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].
This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].