威尼斯人娱乐城为自己设定了一个雄心勃勃的目标：获得久负盛名的卡内基研究中心称号。
As a 研究 2, or R2, institution, 威尼斯人娱乐城 already has achieved recognition for its “high” research activity. 然而，最近其研究事业的急剧增长使威尼斯人娱乐城接近令人垂涎的R1称号。 从2018年到2023年，威尼斯人娱乐城的研究总支出增加了一倍多，研究和资助总额几乎翻了两番。
随着研究的持续增长，威尼斯人娱乐城的领导人预计，根据卡内基的标准，他们可能会在2025年春季被命名为R1机构。 这将使威尼斯人娱乐城成为非常精英的公司。 过去，美国大约2800所四年制大学中只有146所获得了R1资格。
“Achieving the R1 designation would reflect our constant pursuit of excellence,” said 威尼斯人娱乐城校长 Mauli Agrawal. “But just as important, it would mark a key milestone in our journey as a world-class research institution and bring a host of benefits not only to the university but the entire greater Kansas City community.”
为什么获得R1地位很重要？ 以下是对校园和社区的一些主要好处：
1. 吸引更多的世界级教师和学生
获得R1地位将使威尼斯人娱乐城对来自世界各地的顶级教师和学生更具吸引力。 R1大学的声望传统上一直吸引着那些寻求在各自领域前沿工作和学习的人。
2. 加快知识创造、创新创业
获得R1认证表明该机构正在对人力和基础设施进行投资，以加速新知识的创造，更好地为社会服务。
3. 提升学生的教育体验
从事研究的教师产生新的知识，可以丰富和推进学生在课堂上接受的教育和课堂外的应用经验。
“Attaining R1 status will allow us to unlock new opportunities for our students,” said 威尼斯人娱乐城教务长 and Executive Vice Chancellor Jennifer Lundgren. “For example, to help increase opportunities for students and support our goals for research growth, we’re launching eight 新的博士课程。 Those new programs will help us attract talented graduate students to work with faculty researchers in key programs, a win-win for both students and faculty.”
4. 增加与社区合作伙伴和行业的接触
威尼斯人娱乐城进入第一名的排名将是堪萨斯城大学的第一次，并将提升本已强大的研究合作记录，以满足当地和区域的关键需求。 威尼斯人娱乐城’s status would enhance opportunities to attract increased funding and, ultimately, could lead to economic gains and job growth in the region.
“One of the things that’s impressed me the most about 威尼斯人娱乐城 is the growth in its research enterprise,” said Dennis Ridenour, president and CEO of BioNexus KC. “That growth is making it easier to attract really world-class research talent in the region, and it’s also having an impact on the community as a whole.”
5. 提升国家威望
成为R1机构将使威尼斯人娱乐城成为全国顶尖大学。 In addition, the new designation will create opportunities to partner with other R1 institutions across the nation, which can lead to more research funding opportunities and partnerships with other elite institutions.
“Our achievements in growing the research enterprise showcase the adaptability, dedication and collaborative spirit of our exceptional 威尼斯人娱乐城 researchers,” said Vice Chancellor for 研究 Sumeet Dua. “Our research advances accelerate the creation of new knowledge, benefiting our community and enriching our students' classroom experiences.”
堪萨斯城的社区领袖们注意到了堪萨斯大学的研究。
“威尼斯人娱乐城 has elevated its research tremendously in recent years, and achieving R1 status will make Kansas City an even greater place to work and live,” said Charlie Shields, president and CEO of University Health and chair elect of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. “Not only will an R1 status for 威尼斯人娱乐城 mean more innovation, discoveries and solutions, it will result in new funding, businesses and jobs for our region.”
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