Research and Creativity

Vision

Catawba College Impact-Research & Creativity Program strives to provide all students with a transformative learning and professional development experience that rests on their academic interests.

Mission

The mission of the Catawba College Impact-Research & Creativity Program is to introduce and expand students’ understanding of research and creative scholarship as a meaningful component of their education and professional development. The Research & Creativity Program views and supports faculty as an integral facilitator of student development. The Research & Creativity Program is the central Office that tracks student participation, measures results of that participation, and reports outcomes of participation via data and stories.

Objectives

• Objective 1: To support departments in providing students access to on- and off- campus research & creative opportunities. 

• Objective 2: To provide an avenue for students with to apply for resources that support their engagement in research & creative presentations and conferences. 

• Objective 3: To provide faculty with resources that support their ability to engage students in research and creative scholarly works. 
• Objective 4: To work with departments to track, measure, and report student participation in Research & Creativity.

Goals

• Goal 1: To maintain 30% student participation in at least one (1) full semester or summer long research or creative project before graduation. 

• Goal 2: To provide some funding to 100% of students engaged in research & creative projects. 

• Goal 3: To provide clear and consistent policies and best practices that guide faculty and student engagement in the Catawba College Impact-Research & Creativity Program.

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