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APPROVAL OF MISSION STATEMENT OF UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION RESEARCH PARKS

The following resolution was adopted:

RESOLVED that the mission statement of the University of Virginia Foundation Research Parks, is approved as follows:

MISSION STATEMENT

THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA RESEARCH PARKS

The mission of the University of Virginia Research Parks is to provide state-of-the-art facilities that serve as a catalyst for the creation and enhancement of research and business collaboration between the University of Virginia and the public and private sectors, for the economic and societal benefit of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Central Virginia region and the nation.

This Research Park mission is validated by:

• Creating faculty and student research projects in partnership with research park entities.


• Fostering and enhancing reciprocal consulting opportunities benefiting University faculty as well as researchers and administrative leaders representing research park entities.


• Establishing joint venture business opportunities and technology transfer between the University, its faculty and students and research park entities.


• Providing exciting employment opportunities for University of Virginia students and members of the Central Virginia community, in the process providing economic stimulus to the area.


• Serving as a recruiting and retention tool for key University faculty by providing cutting-edge research possibilities for faculty and employment opportunities for faculty spouses.