Coordinates the research and extension programs of the college; develops strategies to facilitate growth of research and extension activity; foster research collaborations across the Institutes, with units of the University, and external organizations; supervises the maintenance of research and extension databases, including faculty research projects, publications and extension activities; advises faculty & researchers in the preparation of research proposals, applications for research load credit, tax policy and intellectual property (IP) issues, including assistance on IP registration; disseminates to faculty, researchers and students information about research opportunities; coordinates with ADSAPA for the dissemination to the public the research and extension activities and accomplishments of the College; schedules and coordinates the Graduate Research Colloquium; liaises with the OVCRD, OEC and OVPAA and represents the College in appropriate university committees, review teams, and other relevant bodies; and performs other functions as may be assigned by the Dean.