Mission, Vision, and Priorities

Mission

We power WSU’s land grant mission by sparking new ideas, driving bold innovation, and delivering real-world impact. 

Vision

We lead a dynamic research enterprise that turns curiosity into solutions with the communities we serve.

Priorities

• Invest in and enable team science 
• Advance frictionless research collaboration  
• Broaden participation in the innovation ecosystem  
• Modernize the research infrastructure to accelerate impact 
• Enhance research support systems across the enterprise 

Responsibilities

• Providing vision, strategic direction, and priorities for WSU research
• Providing policy and general guidance to all WSU campuses and units involved in sponsored research 
• Managing system-wide operational activities in support of WSU research:
  • Advancement and Strategy
  • Support and Operations, including Assurances
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Campus Veterinarian
  • Research Misconduct
• Advancing the WSU research enterprise by developing institutional skill in proposal development and project execution, effective partnership with other WSU offices, fostering collaborations, and other means 
• Managing selected centers, institutes, and core laboratories
• Representing WSU research and the University in internal and external interactions