1. Johnny Wynne College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Research Retreat February 26-28, 2003

2. CHARGE n Sustainability in the foreseeable future n Relationship to college compact plan n Relationship to thrust areas of the institution (biotechnology, nanotechnology and materials science, environmental science, information technologies and high performance computing) Demonstrate how goals and objectives of growing the research program achieves:

3. Research Goals for Growth Increase grants and contracts awards and expenditures by 10% per year for period from 2001-2005 99/200047,89047,890 00/200152,67954,214 01/200257,94652,278 02/200363,74047,840 1 03/200470,114 -- 04/200577,125 -- Awards (1,000’s)Goal (Base)Actual 1/ 6 months

4. College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Is a Unique College because of the NC Agricultural Research Service

5. n Research arm for college n Separate budget line in state budget n Federal formula funds (1887) n Statewide mandate for agricultural research

6. NC Agricultural Research Service Funds Available State42,955,369 Federal 6,717,706 Total49,673,075 Expenditures EPA Salaries20,562,532 SPA Salaries15,928,927 Fringe Benefits 6,350,694 Total42,842,153 Operating Departments Research Stations, Field Laboratories Service Centers Total 6,830,922 Budget 2002-03

7. Federal Formula Funds n An agricultural system that is highly competitive in the global economy n A safe and secure food and fiber system n A healthy, well-nourished population n An agricultural system which protects natural resources and the environment n Enhanced economic opportunity and quality of life for Americans Obligation to address national goals

8. Federal Formula Funds Obligations for Multi-state Research Federal Reporting Plan of Work 1999 - 2004 Plan of Work 2001 Annual Report

9. Statewide Mandate Research Stations (NCDA & CS) University Field Laboratories Regional Centers

10. College of Agriculture & Life Sciences n Agriculture -- State and formula funds n Sponsored research

11. Growing Sponsored Research in College of Agriculture & Life Sciences n Establish priority areas n Recruit key faculty n Support startup and support facilities n Organize program (centers) and support Strategy

12. College of Agriculture & Life Sciences n Genomics –Fungal Genomics –Nematode Genomics –Plant & Animal Genomics n Environmental Issues –Animal & Poultry Waste Mangement –Center for Environmental Farming System –Integrated Pest Management n Bioprocessing n Homeland Security n Proteomics Examples -- Priority Areas

13. College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Priority Area -- Proteomics Five faculty hires in Biochemistry Investment in NMR, X-ray Crystallography, mass spectrometry Need high throughput protein sequencing facility Priority Area -- Bioprocessing Redirection plus two new faculty in Biological & Agricultural Engineering Investment in bioprocessing laboratory and equipment

14. College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (Continued) Priority Area -- Homeland Security Strong fungal genomics group Special grant from USDA ($400,000) for incentive Need BSL 3 facility

15. College of Agriculture & Life Sciences n Increase funding from Grants & Contracts n Enhance genomics and proteomics –Proteomics position in Biochemistry –Toxicogenomics position in Toxicology –Genomics positions in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Entomology Compact Plan

16. College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (Continued) n Bioprocessing –Bioprocessing positions in Biological & Agricultural Engineering –Bioprocessing support facility n Environmental issues –Air Quality -- position in Biological & Agricultural Engineering –Post-doctoral position in Soil Science –Nutrient management position in Soil Science

17. College of Agriculture & Life Sciences n Balanced Program –Land-grant mission in agriculture –Basic research -- sponsored n Strategy/Priorities –Relationship to Compact and University n Sustainability(?) –Solid foundation –Budget -- needed investments(?) Summary