Cameron University
Academic Enrichment
- Research -
Managing Internal and External Research and Scholarly Activities:
A Quick Guide
Mission
The mission of Academic Research is to provide resources and opportunities for
faculty and students in general and especially those students in the honors program
pursuing research and scholarly activities in support of enhancing their professional
and academic careers. To accomplish this mission, Academic Research supports all
pre-award aspects of the proposal development process, and serves as a liaison
between external funding agencies and the relevant administrative units within
Cameron University. To facilitate and sustain academic research across campus, the
goals include the continuing development and provision of information about
research opportunities.
Important Academic Enrichment Contact Information
Director:
Dr. Tony Wohlers
(580) 581-2496
Cameron Exchange 101C
awohlers@cameron.edu
Forms and instructions:
http://www.cameron.edu/academic_research/forms
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INTERNAL GRANTS
CAMERON RESEARCH GRANT
Purpose and Scope
The Cameron Research Grant has been established to encourage faculty, staff, and
students in completing creative and scholarly projects in the areas of discovery,
integration, application, and teaching. Proposals will be evaluated on merit with
special consideration to proposals that include the following: 1) student collaborative
research opportunities, 2) establish a sound basis for the pursuit of external grant
opportunities, and 3) lead to publications or other scholarly products.
Faculty may request the purchase of equipment only when the equipment is essential
to a scholarly work or research project and is not already reasonably available and
accessible elsewhere on campus or through other external funding sources.
Equipment is usually designated as 1) special purpose equipment and 2) general
equipment. Special purpose equipment is any equipment necessary to the project.
General purpose equipment includes typewriters, personal computers, etc.
Research with Human Subjects
Human Subject Approval: individuals conducting research at Cameron University
with human subjects must apply for formal human subject approval by going through
the University of Oklahoma Institutional Review Board (OU-IRB). Please go the
following site for to learn more about the OU-IRB application process:
http://www.ouhsc.edu/irb-norman//default.asp. In an effort to track faculty, students,
and staff who have obtained OU-IRB approval, you are asked to forward a copy of
the relevant documents to the Office of Academic Enrichment.
Procedures
Research fund requests for $500 or less: The applicant will submit a formal
application to the Director of Academic Enrichment through the Department Chair
and the Dean. The final approving authority for the application is the Chair of the
Cameron University Research Committee and the Academic Enrichment Director.
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Research fund requests for more than $500: Applicants for these funds will submit a
formal request in the form of a proposal to the Academic Enrichment Director
through the Department Chair and the Dean. The proposal will be reviewed by the
Cameron University Research Committee. Based on the recommendation of the
Research Committee, the Provost serves as the final approving authority.
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CAMERON INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL GRANT
Purpose and Scope
The Cameron Innovative Instructional Grant has been established to support faculty
and staff in the improvement of classroom, laboratory or library instructional
procedures. Aimed at the implementation of new and emerging technologies in the
classroom, primary consideration will be given to projects concerned with direct
classroom, laboratory or library applications.
Procedures
Innovative Instructional fund requests for $500 or less: The applicant will submit a
formal application to the Director of Academic Enrichment through the Department
Chair and the Dean. The final approving authority for the application is the Chair of
the Cameron University Teaching and Learning Committee and the Academic
Enrichment Director.
Innovative Instructional fund requests for more than $500: Applicants for these funds
will submit a formal request in the form of a proposal to the Academic Enrichment
Director through the Department Chair and the Dean. The proposal will be reviewed
by the Cameron University Teaching and Learning Committee. Based on the
recommendation of the Teaching and Learning Committee, the Provost serves as the
final approving authority.
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CAMERON FACULTY DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Purpose and Scope
The Cameron Faculty Development grant has been established to support faculty or
groups of faculty in acquiring new pedagogical techniques/information or in learning
a discipline not primary to their field. Primary consideration will be given to
proposals that assist faculty or groups of faculty (and ultimately students) in acquiring
new pedagogical techniques/information or in learning a discipline not primary to
their field, emphasize cross-disciplinary activities, significantly impact courses which
are in place, and address needs identified by assessment activities.
Procedures
Serving as a clearinghouse, the Office of Academic Enrichment routes the formal
Faculty Development Grant request to the administrative units within the University
for review and approval.
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CAMERON UNIVERSITY’S EXTERNAL PROPOSAL PROCESS
1. Contact the Office Academic Enrichment early for assistance in preparing
your proposal budget, obtaining up-to-date information about Cameron
University, setting up of access for electronic submittals, and other assistance
as requested. We know the university policies about effort, benefits, cost
sharing, subcontracts, travel, etc. and will assist you in incorporating these
into your proposal.
2. Proposals are routed and approved within the University using the Grant
Implementation Form. The Principle Investigator will need to sign this form
to begin the routing process. Assuming the submission deadline allows, this
needs to be completed no later than 21 business days prior to the deadline of
the grant and returned to the Office of Academic Enrichment in Cameron
Exchange 100.
3. The Office of Academic Enrichment will complete the routing process. The
Grant Implementation Sheet will be reviewed and signed by: the Principle
Investigator, Chair of the Department, Dean, Academic Enrichment Director,
and the Provost.
4. The Office of Academic Enrichment will coordinate with the Provost and the
Principle Investigator regarding the mailing or electronic submission of the
final grant proposal to the funding agency.
5. Only the Provost is authorized to sign proposals and agreements on
behalf of Cameron University. Do not sign any submittal certifications on
behalf of the institution.
6. It is your responsibility to comply with required human protections by
following Cameron University’s relevant policies.
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Cameron University External Proposal Development and Submission Flowchart
External Funding
Opportunity Identified
Request
Academic
Enrichment
Grant Development
Phase
Submit External Grant Implementation Form to
Academic Enrichment at least 21 days prior to
submittal deadline
Academic Enrichment
provides assistance in grant
development
Academic Enrichment in consultation with the Provost
reviews items on External Grant Implementation Form and
reads proposal package for compliance
Proposal NOT in
Compliance or
Clarifications
Needed
Proposal in
Compliance or
no Clarifications
Needed
Returned to Faculty
Grant Submitted by
Academic Enrichment
Return to Grant
Development Phase
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CAMERON UNIVERSITY’S GRANT EXTERNAL
MANAGEMENT PROCESS
1. All awards for external support of research, instruction and training or
public service projects must be processed through the Office of Academic
Enrichment. Only authorized institutional representatives may accept
awarded grants and contracts on behalf of the university.
2. Should you be notified of the success of your proposal, forward the email,
letter, and official award document to the Office of Academic
Enrichment. Keep a copy for yourself. Should the Office of Academic
Enrichment be notified of the success of your proposal, we will forward a
copy of the notification to you.
3. It is the responsibility of the Principle Investigator to confirm that
a. The scope of work accurately reflects the scientific or scholarly work
the Principle Investigator proposed or agreed to do
b. The deliverables and timelines are acceptable
c. The budget reflects what was proposed or revised during the review
process
4. After the account has been established the Principle Investigator works in
concert with the Business Office and Office of Academic Enrichment to
ensure compliance with relevant state and federal regulations.
Need more information or assistance please contact Dr. Tony Wohlers
580-581-2496 or email awohlers@cameron.edu
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