Developing a Research Communication Culture in Higher Education: Practical Steps for Leaders
As universities navigate an increasingly complex media landscape and face growing public scrutiny, it’s clear that conducting excellent research isn’t enough anymore. Nor is just sending out a press release or posting to social media. Research communication culture in higher education needs to fundamentally change. It’s time to create an environment that truly supports research […]
Public Engagement, Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion
The incentive structure for research faculty at institutions of higher education in the United States and beyond hinges on knowledge creation through traditional research outputs (e.g., peer reviewed articles, books, conference presentations). Research faculty are awarded reappointment, tenure, and promotion based on a criteria of high productivity in research, teaching, and service. This is not […]
