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Show Research and Development OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The Office of Research and Development provides support to the members of the faculty in locating sources of funds for sponsored projects, proposal preparation and editing, proposal budget reviews* follow-up contacts with sponsoring agencies, and administration help in managing project awards. Specifically, a library of sources of funds resources and periodicals is available for the use of the faculty and staff in the Office of Research and Development. Staff guidance is provided in the use of the resource materials, and assistance is available to make contacts with the potential sponsors for members of the faculty. Workshops are provided at frequent intervals for members of the faculty and staff on proposal writing. Proposal editing and proposal processing are important aspects of the office function. Periodic contacts are made both in person and by telephone with potential sponsors of the sponsored projects. The Office of Research and Development maintains a current status of funding and project development information. Pamphlets and regulations of many potential sponsors are on file and available for Weber State College faculty and staff members. The Office of Research and Development provides cognizant administrative assistance to members of the faculty for project awards made to the College on their behalf. Project awards are activated by the Office of Research and Development, and ORD provides liaison assistance between the College and the awarding agency. Fellowship information is provided to students and faculty and the Office of Research and Development functions as liaison for the College, students and the government for tax exempt students. The Office of Research and Development has been designated by the College President as the coordinating and clearinghouse office for contacts with our congressmen. Expert and willing assistance is available for congressional contacts. COLLEGE DEVELOPMENTPUBLIC RELATIONS The Office of College Development combines the functions of college and public relations with financial development from private sources. The News Bureau provides orderly production and dissemination of newsworthy campus events and activities to all news media. Arrangements for campus visitors, special guests and events, and assistance in locating talent, programs and speakers are provided through the Office of College Relations. The Office of Alumni Relations provides a variety of programs and events designed to maintain contact and support of all former students of the college. The Publications Department offers assistance in the production of brochures, promotional material and advertising assistance and services for the campus community. The Office of Cultural Affairs provides outstanding programs of a cultural nature for the campus and community and assists with publicity and promotion of college productions of dramatic and musical nature. The Weber State College Development Fund, comprised of representatives of the campus, community and alumni, was authorized by the Institutional Council as the official agency for the cultivation, solicitation and acknowledgements of gifts from the private sector. An annual giving program involving alumni, corporations, businesses, foundations and friends seeks to obtain private support for additional operational needs and capital campaigns, while additional gifts are sought through wills, trusts, bequests, life insurance and other forms of deferred giving. 34 |
