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Research, Strategic Initiatives & Economic Development

Opportunities, Barriers, Strategies and Next Steps
Major Opportunities
 Computer Science – Cyber opportunities
 Enhance facilities operations and space
 Increase grant funding
 One stop shop for Pre and Post Award function
Major Barriers
 Billing and invoicing of vendors under contract
 Needing appropriate software for DCAA compliant
 Additional assistant needed from finance
 Lack of complete utilization of Banner
Strategies
 Automate all grant and research processes
 Review IDC
 Continue executing on department strategic goals
Possible Task(s)/Next Steps Responsible Accountable Consulted Informed

Reengineer grants process to create Contracts and VP for President, PIs
seamless flow for PIs Grants Strategic Executive
Initiatives Vice
President
Develop “incentives” to attract PIs to PIs VP for President, PIs
write more grants and contracts Strategic Executive
Initiatives Vice
President
Create additional local, state and Community VP for President, State of LA,
national partnerships for economic Partners Strategic Executive Board
empowerment development initiatives Initiatives Vice
President

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