The ARC Playbook is a practical guide to help leaders understand the components of research capacity and learn best practices for building that capacity at HBCUs and emerging research institutions.
The ARC Playbook Project, funded by NSF Award 2430207, is a groundbreaking initiative. Our core focus is on enhancing the research capacity of HBCUs and emerging research institutions through comprehensive institutional assessments and strategic planning.
We believe that by strengthening research infrastructure and supporting faculty development, we can help institutions engage more fully in the research ecosystem.
To develop, pilot, and disseminate a comprehensive Playbook for Panoramic Institutional Assessments that empowers institutional leaders to strategically enhance research capacity.
Foster faculty research careers through personalized assessments and resources on the knowledge domains essential for a successful research career.
Significantly contribute to the national research ecosystem by helping institutions thrive as hubs of innovative research and academic excellence.
The ARC Playbook will be the catalyst for a future where more higher education institutions thrive as hubs of innovative research and academic excellence, with robust institutional frameworks and empowered faculty driving groundbreaking advancements that benefit society.
Framework to guide institutions through examining their research ecosystem
Identify and address service gaps to strengthen key administrative functions
Personalized assessments of faculty development as individual researchers
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Evaluate physical facilities, IT systems, and core research facilities
Assess workload, mentorship, and career development resources
Review research administration processes and support services
Analyze financial resources and funding diversification
Evaluate undergraduate and graduate research engagement
Assess collaboration networks and community engagement
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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2430207. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.