1405.1 Because its primary mission is the education of students, the University shall be dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and scholarship.

1405.2 Because continuous study and research are necessary complements to excellence in teaching, the University shall encourage research and teacher-scholars.

1405.3 The Vice President for Academic Affairs shall review all sponsored research proposals to assess their impact on the University's mission.

1405.4 In order to ensure the preservation and dissemination of knowledge, the University shall encourage the publication and use of the results of research in a manner that will advance and protect the public interest and public welfare.

SOURCE: Section 1103 of the University of the District of Columbia Faculty and Administrative Personnel Policies, 1980, as published in Final Rulemaking published at 27 DCR 1657 (April 25, 1980), from the Proposed Rulemakings published at 25 DCR 3934 (October 27, 1978) and 27 DCR 267 (January 18, 1980).