Statement of Chancellor Biddy Martin and Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. on research enterprise reports

Here is a joint statement from University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin and Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. in reaction to the release of the report of the University Committee’s Ad Hoc Committee to Determine the Needs and Structure of UW–Madison’s Research Enterprise.

The Academic Staff Ad Hoc Committee on the Research Enterprise authored an earlier report on the same topic.

“We would like to thank both the faculty and academic staff committees for their commitment, time and energy in preparing these reports. Our research enterprise is a complex and vital function and its effective administration is critical to the university’s mission.

“We had a preliminary conversation with the University Committee today. We are inclined to agree with the major recommendations of the faculty task force. We are eager to hear from the broader campus community and are committed to working with the University Committee and faculty on developing and implementing a plan of action before the conclusion of the academic year.

“We accept the wisdom of the members of the faculty ad hoc committee and their views about the continued relationship between research and graduate education. We also agree that having a formal position of vice chancellor for research and dean of the Graduate School is necessary, elevating that position from a working title.

“We are pleased to be in a productive dialogue on the campus’ research enterprise and look forward to continuing to enhance the university’s pre-eminence in research and graduate education.”