Rankin Elected to Executive Committee of APLU Council on Research

Jim Rankin
Photo by University Relations

Jim Rankin

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Jim Rankin, vice provost for research and economic development at the University of Arkansas, has been elected to a three-year term on the executive committee of the Council on Research at the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities.

The Council on Research is composed of vice presidents for research and graduate deans at APLU member institutions. The council provides a forum for the discussion of research development and management, research policies and regulation, budget strategies, faculty roles, graduate education, research collaboration among universities and across sectors, and the importance of research to the overall mission of APLU member institutions. 

The council works closely with APLU’s Commission on Innovation, Competitiveness, and Economic Prosperity on issues related to intellectual property and technology development. It also works closely with APLU’s Council on Governmental Affairs in monitoring government legislation and regulations affecting campus-based research and graduate education.

Rankin has been the U of A’s chief research officer since 2010. He came to the university from Ohio University, where he was associate dean for research and graduate studies in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology and director of the Avionics Engineering Center.

He has a faculty appointment in the Department of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering. He has more than 30 years of experience in avionics research and design from both academic and industrial perspectives.

The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities is a research, policy, and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening and advancing the work of public universities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. 

Contacts

Chris Branam, research communications writer/editor
University Relations
479-575-4737, cwbranam@uark.edu

Headlines

Food Scientists Show Rice Malt Has Potential to Play a Bigger Role in Beer

With Arkansas growing about half of the rice in the United States, and shortages of traditional raw materials such as barley, evaluating rice cultivars for use in malted brewing was one goal of U of A researchers.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Senior Design Projects Reviewed by Alumni

Students condensed their design work into senior design projects and presented them for department alumni and other industry professionals, gaining insights from peers and faculty members.

An Evening With NWA Soldier Songs and Voices: The Healing Power of Music

Members of the Northwest Arkansas chapter of Soldier Songs and Voices will share their experiences and perform music in the Pryor Center atrium at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 5.

University Not Pursuing Full External Management of Custodial and Grounds Services

Following an evaluation process that provided the U of A with the opportunity to learn more about its current operations compared to the market, the university will maintain its current workforce.

NAHJ UARK: Free Churros and Sodas During J-Days Celebration

 The U of A chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists will offer churros and sodas on the north patio of Kimpel Hall from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday. Stop by and support your local journalist.

News Daily