Conferences:
Research Policy

Planning for Research Excellence in the Era of Analytics

This research retreat was held July 17 - 19, 2013 at the Lied Lodge and Conference Center, Nebraska City, Nebraska. Our keynote speaker was Joseph Steinmetz, Ph.D, Senior Executive Vice President and Provost, The Ohio State University.

Regional research administrators and research faculty participated in formal presentations, moderated discussions, and then conference participants continued related discussions over meals in the relaxed atmosphere. The white paper, candid photos, and participant list from the retreat may be accessed at the following links: White Paper (.pdf). Conference photo gallery. Participant list (.pdf).

First row, left to right: Melinda Merrill, Danny Anderson, Joe Steinmetz, Steve Warren, Mabel Rice.
Second row, left to right: Mary Lee Hummert, Glenn Horton-Smith, Kimberly Kirkpatrick, Rodolfo Torres, Regina Werum, Evelyn Haaheim.
Third row, left to right: Deb Teeter, Gary Allen, Sara Rosen, Mike O'Brien.
​Fourth row, left to right: Arun Somani, Amit Chakrabarti, Matt Schuette, Mardy Eimers, Susan Kemper, Michael Zeleny.

Photo gallery online!  Retreat photos by Brett Hampton Photography