Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard J. Puerzer, Hofstra University; David M. Rooney, Hofstra University

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Diversity

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

not appear to weigh it as an absolute sine qua non for a favorable tenure decision.Another takeaway is that many schools may still be evolving their criteria, as several suggest thatthere are no specific written guidelines, and yet a predominant culture of what constitutessufficient scholarly productivity exists.Herewith their comments:Schools not requiring grant activity: 1) I typically can give up to ~$25K in start up funding (from Academic Affairs), and can also help acquire specialized equipment that is necessary for their research that does not count against their start up (from School of Engineering funds). . . Grant writing is strongly encouraged, but not required for us. . . For tenure, they must be excellent

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Simone Nicholson, Florida International University; Christopher Alexander Carr, George Mason University; Tina Fletcher; Brittany Boyd

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Diversity

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

enhance their research administration, grant writing, andmanagement capabilities and foster a culture that values research excellence, thus making themmore competitive and poised to achieve Research 1 status (Gasman & Commodore, 2014).These recommendations underscore the necessity of a comprehensive approach to bolsterHBCUs in their quest for research preeminence. By addressing funding inequities, encouragingstrategic partnerships, and enhancing internal research capabilities, policymakers can cultivate anecosystem wherein HBCUs can compete and be positioned to excel as premier researchinstitutions.Implications for HBCUsOur study evaluates the necessity of increasing opportunities for HBCUs to speak to broaderphilanthropic, industry, research