Strategic Plan
In supporting University's and The Dental College of Georgia's Research Missions,
CERSI will provide leadership and support in research, scholarship and innovation
through the following Strategic Focus Areas: ( Related DCG Research & Scholarship
Strategic Plan goals are included, i.e. 2.1 - 2.4)
Strategic Focus Area 1 Alignment of AU and DCG Research Strategic Plans
Ensure the DCG Research and Scholarship (R&S) program is optimally aligned and collaborative
with the Â鶹AV research mission (DCG Goal 2.1)
- Goal 1.1: Review and assess the DCG R&S Strategic Plan for alignment with the AU R&S Strategic
Plan
- Goal 1.2: Develop tactics to enhance alignment and collaboration between DCG and AU R&S programs
- Goal 1.3: Develop tactics and strategies to facilitate achievement of DCG R&S mission and goals
Strategic Focus Area 2. Foster Interdisciplinary and Translational Research
Expand the research program and provide opportunities for increased faculty engagement
and productivity through transdisciplinary and collaborative research strategies (DCG
Goal 2.2)
- Goal 2.1 Train new faculty on development of research projects and preparing grant applications
- Goal 2.2 Develop and expand the number of faculty research mentors and advisors
- Goal 2.3 Maintain and promote a comprehensive listing of faculty research funding opportunities,
including extramural and intramural grants and awards for faculty, resident and student
research.
Strategic Focus Area 3. Create a Culture of Research that is Engaging, Collaborative and Sustainable
Strengthen opportunities for faculty, students, residents, and campus and community
partners to participate in research and scholarly activities (DCG Goal 2.3)
- Goal 3.1 Sponsor research seminars, symposiums and events to promote scholarly collaborations
between faculty, students and residents
- Goal 3.2 Develop strategies to seek and collaborate with campus and extramural partners in
interdisciplinary and community-based research programs
- Goal 3.3 Recognize and reward achievements, collaborations and other successes in research,
scholarship and innovation
Strategic Focus Area 4. Administration and Support of Research Infrastructure
Provide an efficient and supportive administrative structure for success in research
(DCG Goal 2.4)
- Goal 4.1 Review AU and DCG research infrastructure for support and success in conducting the
mission
- Goal 4.2 Recommend changes and enhancements to research infrastructure to facilitate the mission
- Goal 4.3 Develop fund-raising strategies to obtain sponsorship to support DCG research initiatives