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