Our Purpose

RSO helps researchers navigate the complexities of sponsored research, compliance, and risk to advance the University's strategic priorities in research funding, excellence, and integrity. 

Our Strategic Priorities

• Improve service quality and efficiency 
• Strengthen communication and collaboration
• Manage regulatory and policy requirements and research risk
• Enhance the internal organizational culture 

Our Values

Quality and Excellence

We are committed to: 

• Equity, diversity, and inclusion 
• Providing excellent client services 
• Understanding the needs of our clients and stakeholders 
• Treating clients and stakeholders fairly and equitably in the application of policies and procedures 
• Protecting and enhancing the University’s reputation 
• Managing research and financial risks 
• Ensuring the accuracy of information 
• Developing staff as highly qualified personnel 
• Promoting high ethical standards and integrity in research 

Creativity

We are committed to: 

• Finding solutions to problems 
• Improving business practices 
• Enhancing customer service 
• Developing ideas, services, processes, procedures 

Collaboration

We are committed to: 

• Building and maintaining external partnerships with sponsors and clients such as government, industry, and other academic institutions 
• Exploring opportunities within the University community to improve efficiency, more effectively utilize resources, build capacity, and achieve a better outcome