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The Office of Research Policy Development develops university research policies and provides analysis, advice, and advocacy on policy-related matters.

ORPD is responsible for the following:

• Managing the work of the administrators, faculty, and staff who craft the policies
• Researching relevant policy and law
• Identifying issues for consideration
• Framing alternatives
• Facilitating the resolution of issues
• Drafting the policy language
• Assisting the Vice President for Research & Economic Development in presenting and explaining new policies to the university community