Home APACC Manual Chapter 2 Criterion IV

Research and Development (R&D) is an avenue through which new knowledge is discovered, applied or verified and through which appropriate technologies are generated.  The institution maintains an environment that firmly supports R&D.

Indicators

Elements

Indicator A - Program of Research and Development

1.   The R&D of the institution is engaged in various types of research (technology packages, joint research, joint extension activities, faculty training in industry, documentation of action research in industry and identification of projects in industry).

Indicator B -

Faculty Participation

1.   The faculty members are involved in the planning, conduct and evaluation of R&D.

Indicator C - Dissemination and Utilization of R&D Outputs

1.   The institution maintains a program of reporting, dissemination, publication, implementation and utilization of R&D outputs and commercialization.

Indicator D - Management of Research and Development

1. There is an adequate budget allocated for the institution's R&D activities.

2. The institution links with other agencies or organizations for the funding or undertaking of joint R&D projects.

3.  A system of monitoring and evaluation of R&D is operational.

4. A system of incentives exists to motivate the faculty members and staff to conduct  R&D.

 
 
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