About the Office of Research
The Office of Research is committed to supporting and growing nationally and internationally relevant programs of basic and applied research, scholarship, and creative inquiry.
Mission
The Office of Research supports USU’s mission by facilitating a culture of excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity of faculty and students through operational, training, funding, outreach and compliance support.
Values
Efficient and responsible use of resources
We are careful stewards of our finances, personnel, time, and authority.
Excellence
We develop initiatives, support, resources, and strategies that are of the highest quality.
Human Focus
We care about people, and we facilitate respect, collegiality, morale, mentorship, and professional growth.
Integrity
We make decisions with openness and honesty. We promote responsible, safe, ethical, and correct research that is in line with compliance best practices.
Inclusion
We commit to amplifying diverse perspectives from different disciplines, career levels, races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations. We strive to ensure that under-represented individuals are at the table, supported, and valued.
Leadership
We take a proactive and forward-thinking approach to our operations and initiatives. We seek for strategic and innovative solutions.
Partnership
We value balanced and collaborative relationships in all our dealings and operations. We commit to listening and creating two-way dialog.
Transparency
We commit to open and timely communication of our decisions, processes, budget, expectations of compliance, and operational guidelines.
Strategic Goals
Goal 1
Increase quality, capacity, and productivity of USU research programs.
Goal 2
Champion a culture of safety, compliance and integrity.
Goal 3
Enhance USU student research experience.
Goal 4
Connect USU research to the public.