Discussion with Erica Austin, Interim Co-Provost W ASHINGTON S TATE U NIVERSITY Presented to: Administrative Professional Advisory Council October 8,

WSU strategic plan has four themes Exceptional research, innovation, and creative activity Transformative student experience Outreach and engagement Institutional effectiveness: diversity, integrity, and openness

WSU is committed to taking research to the “next level” WSU Strategic Plan tasks the VPR to “identify areas of research excellence and emerging areas requiring additional investment to achieve national and international prominence.” The “WSU 120-Day Study” defines the strategic agenda for WSU research, and includes 19 specific recommendations focused on implementation.

Set of prioritized research themes reflecting future opportunities matched to current and emerging WSU capabilities Priorities to guide: - Research infrastructure and other investments - Execution of workshops and other activities to advance research and scholarship at WSU Actionable findings and recommendations, and associated metrics, in key areas to support the WSU research enterprise Key outcomes from the 120-day study

Be strategic Be collaborative Be visible Key recommendations

WSU Grand Challenges Sustaining Health: Healthier People and Communities Sustainable Resources for Society: Food, Energy, Water Advancing an Educated, Informed, and Equitable Society Improving Quality of Life through Smart Systems Fundamental Research in Support of National Security

Grand Challenge Faculty Leadership Teams Sustaining HealthPaul Whitney – Point of Contact Weihang Chai Phil Lazarus Guy Palmer John Roll Sustainable Resources (FEW)Stephanie Hampton – Point of Contact Patricia Glazebrook Scot Hulbert Claudio Stockle Mike Wolcott Advancing Opportunity/EquityTodd Butler – Point of Contact Monica Johnson Bruce Pinkleton Amy Roth-McDuffie David Sprott Improving Life/Smart SystemsDave Field – Point of Contact Diane Cook Chen-Ching Liu Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe National SecurityYogi Gupta – Point of Contact Tim Baszler Sue Clark Chris Pannkuk