A65: Research and Creative Works Council

Approved by: Faculty Senate
Effective: April 28, 2020
Responsible Faculty Committee: Research and Creative Works Council
Office Responsible for Administration: Office of the University Secretary

Applicability

All UNM faculty, including the Health Sciences Center and Branch Community Colleges.

Policy Rationale

The Research and Creative Works Council is charged with oversight of the research and creative endeavors of the University of New Mexico (UNM), both funded and unfunded creative works.

Policy Statement

The Research and Creative Works Council has authority in research and creative works matters that cannot easily or fully be handled by single existing Faculty Senate committees. Research and Creative Works Council recommendations shall be reviewed by Faculty Senate Operations committee and are subject to ratification by the Faculty Senate. Recommendations proposed by the Council will be taken to the Senate Operations Committee for deliberation and decisions.

The configuration of the Research and Creative Works Council shall consist of the following Faculty Senate committees:

• Library Committee
• Research Allocations Committee
• Research Policy Committee
• University Press Committee

Members of the Research and Creative Works Council are the chairs of the committees that compose the Council. The Council Chair will be elected to a two-year term by a vote of the Chairs of the committees in the Council. Ex-officio, non-voting members of the Council are the Vice President for Research and the HSC Vice President for Research.

Procedures

The Research and Creative Works Council will schedule regular meetings. The Council Chair will meet regularly with the Operations Committee, but no less than once each semester.

Definitions

There are no specific definitions required by this Policy.

Contacts

Direct any questions about this policy to the UNM Office of the University Secretary.

Who should read this policy

• All UNM faculty.
• Academic administrators and staff.
• Administrative staff responsible for policy development.

Related Documents

Faculty Handbook:

• A51: Faculty Constitution
• A53: Development and Approval of Faculty Policies
• A60: Faculty Senate Bylaws
• A65.1: Library Committee
• A65.2: Research Allocations Committee
• A65.3: Research Policy Committee
• A65.4: University Press Committee

History

• July 1, 2025 - Policy format updated to align with FHB A53
• August 19, 2022 - Updated title of HSC Vice President for Research
• April 28, 2020 – Approved by Faculty Senate