Rule Administrator: VP Research

11.00 – Research Guiding Principles

PART 1: RESEARCH PHILOSOPHY Research is an important component of every academic activity, and is, therefore, the source of content for quality instructional programs.  New Mexico State University recognizes research as essential to the vitality of the university and undertakes the support of research as part of its institutional responsibility. The mission statement expresses the…
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11.01 – Research Oversight and Risk Management

PART 1: RESEARCH FUNDING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTES State University Research Fund: The State University Research Fund is the designated university fund where indirect (facilities and administrative) cost recovery earned by the university is deposited.  Funds to support academic research from the State University Research Fund are relatively scarce and must be used in a variety…
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11.20 – Responsibilities and Accountability for Sponsored Project Awards

PART 1: ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY Principal Investigator Defined: The principal investigator is the individual responsible for the intellectual direction of a research project and the training of graduate students.  This responsibility includes the conduct of the project, fiscal and administrative accountability, and adherence to the requirements of all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and agreements.  If…
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11.50 – Hemp Research, Extension, and Outreach Activities

PART 1:  PURPOSE The purpose of this rule is to further the state’s interest in implementation of its Hemp Manufacturing Act, and to provide New Mexico State University (NMSU) employees with guidance on permissible research, extension and outreach regarding hemp, consistent with both state and federal law as it continues to be developed.  For New…
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18.45 – Lobbying

In compliance with Section 310 of Public Law 101-121, it is the policy of the university that no monies shall be used directly or indirectly to influence any member of the federal legislative or executive branches unless in strict compliance with the exceptions of that public law and the regulations issued there under. No employee…
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