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RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP AT UND
The faculty at the University of North Dakota are committed to the advancement of knowledge through research, and creative scholarship. High quality creative efforts are evidenced by a number of indicators including, but not limited to publications, presentations, books, performances, exhibitions, and peer reviewed grants and contracts.
The Graduate School supports research with Summer Research Professorships, which allow faculty to work with their students on research, and Summer Doctoral Fellowships, which allow Ph.D. candidates to spend full time on their research during the summer.
The University operates a variety of research centers such as the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, the Bureau of Governmental Affairs, the Bureau of Educational Services, the Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, the Center for Innovation, the Center for Rural Health, the Energy and Environmental Research Center, the Institute for Ecological Studies, the Institute for Remote Sensing, and the Social Science Research Institute. The University also works closely with the North Dakota State Geological Survey and with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center, located adjacent to the campus.
ASSESSMENT
As an institution of higher education, the university is committed to ongoing assessment of student learning at all levels and in all programs. The Associate Dean of the Graduate School reports directly to the Dean and is primarily responsible for all aspects of Graduate School Assessment. Assessment of student learning is essential in order for the University to improve educational programs and the experiences of students. Students and faculty are encouraged to respond when asked to participate in surveys and other assessment activities. Students are also encouraged to collaborate in the planning and development of assessment activities and to make suggestions for improvements. |
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