Critical Roles and Administrative Competencies in Building Institutional Research Capacity
Institutional presidents and other higher
education administrators play a critical role in creating and supporting an
environment that fosters research. This key area of institutional development
has significant implications for the building of scientific and technological
capacity in both China and the U. S. Comparative studies on institutional
leadership roles and competencies can inform and support the advancement of
research collaboration between both countries especially as it relates to those
competencies needed in a global collaborative environment. Comparative research
on the critical roles and competencies needed by Chinese and U.S. university
presidents and other higher education administrators related to building
institutional capacity will enhance the inter-cultural communication between the
two countries and further advance the collaboration between the two countries'
universities. Specific research questions to be addressed include:

