Preference is given to projects that are directly related to the educational work of the faculty. Participation of students in research is considered important. University research is traditionally basic in nature, but in those cases where the University can be of service to the community, applied research is considered a legitimate university activity. The University does not undertake research that cannot be published or is militarily classified, nor does it house research that bears no relationship to its educational activities.
This policy was reaffirmed and endorsed by Faculty Senate on 4/16/84 along with a resolution that consideration of an off- campus classified research facility managed by the University would represent an obvious evasion of current policy contributing little to the character and academic vitality of the University Community.
