Theme: Research, Creativity, and Engagement
“Research, Creativity, and Engagement” is one of four main themes for the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA) 2023 – 2028 Strategic Plan.
Read the Executive Summary.
Goal
To further advance Voiland College’s innovative solutions and impactful research by engaging in strategic collaborative efforts.
Objectives
- Increase Voiland College’s inter- and transdisciplinary research collaborations.
- Support a diverse portfolio of fundamental and applied research and scholarship, with an emphasis on cultivating expertise in strategic areas with a cross-cutting appeal.
- Increase engagement of faculty and students with industry and community partners and other external stakeholders.
- Enhance a sense of community that promotes and celebrates scholarly inquiry and external engagement.
- Develop a world-class research program and innovation ecosystem that produces research products and solutions for global challenges.
Intended Outcomes
Voiland College will have a world-class reputation for developing and enhancing innovative research and creative activity.
Voiland College will be seen as a premier research institution where all students, staff, and faculty can attain their professional aspirations while contributing to the betterment of the world.
Primary Metrics
| Metric | Lead | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The annual research expenditures within the college and per faculty. | VCEA Associate Dean of Research | WSU Office of Research |
| The VCEA faculty success rate of submitted proposals of value. | VCEA Associate Dean of Research | Academic Analytics |
| The number of scholarly research publications and associated products (patents, software, etc.) along with citation impact metrics within the college and per faculty. | VCEA Associate Dean of Research | WSU Office of Research, Web of Science, Office of Commercialization, Academic Analytics |
| The national and global ranking of Voiland College programs and disciplines. | VCEA Associate Dean of Research | Various ranking sources |
| The number of proposals submitted in collaboration with industry, community partners or other external partners. | VCEA Associate Dean of Research | ORSO |
| The number of inter- and transdisciplinary proposals submitted. | VCEA Associate Dean of Research | ORSO |
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The annual research expenditures within the college and per faculty.
Source: WSU Office of Research.
- Research expenditure FY2023: $34,169,976
- Number of tenure track faculty in FY23: 111
- Annual research expenditure per faculty in FY23: $307,837
The VCEA faculty success rate of submitted proposals of value (FY23).
- Grants per faculty = 1.15
- Percentage faculty with a grant = 51%
- Total grants = 188
- Dollars per grant = $170,718
- Grant dollars per faculty = $195,701
- Total grant $= 32,094,983
- Number of submitted proposals = 416
- Success rate = 45%
The number of scholarly research publications and associated products (patents, software, etc.) along with citation impact metrics within the college and per faculty.
Source: VCEA Office of Research/Academic Analytics.
FY23 Books
- Books per faculty = 0.49
- Percentage faculty with a book = 20%
- Total books = 80
FY23 Articles
- Articles per faculty = 14.08
- Percentage faculty with an article = 93%
- Total articles = 2309
FY23 Citations
- Citations per faculty = 351.37
- Percentage faculty with a citation = 95%
- Citations per publication: 20.21
- Total citations = 57,624
FY23 Awards
- Awards per faculty = 1.09
- Percentage faculty with an award = 48%
- Total awards = 178
FY23 Conference Proceedings
- Conference proceedings per faculty = 3.32
- Percentage faculty with a conference proceeding = 57%
- Total conference proceedings = 545
The national and global ranking of Voiland College programs and disciplines.
Source: VCEA Office of Research.
- 2023 U.S News and World Report Ranking: 85