The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) consistent of the following
1. | Vice-Chancellor, BAU | Chairman | |
2. | One representative from each Faculty (nominated by the Faculty) | Member | |
3. | Coordinator, Committee for Advanced Studies and Research, BAU | Member | |
4. | Two Professors (nominated by the Syndicate) | Member | |
5. | One member other than Professor (nominated by the Academic Council) | Member | |
6. | One representative from BARC (not below the rank of Member-Director) | Member | |
7. | Director, BAURES, BAU | Member-Secretary |
The term of the nominated members is two years. One-third members, fraction being counted one, form quorum for meeting of RAC. Subject to other provisions of BAURES ordiance 1984, RAC has following functions and powers;
- to formulate major guidelines for research, planning and administration at BAU;
- to serve as budget planning committee in respect of research projects;
- to coordinate research programmes of different disciplines and maintain liaison with other research institutes and organizations at home and abroad;
- to recommend for approval of various research schemes keeping in view the guidelines given by the Government to make agricultural revolution a success;
- to constitute technical committees for screening, monitoring and evaluation of various research projects, as and when necessary;
- to recommend for creation or abolition of post to the Governing Body; and
- to take such other step/steps that may help and improve the standard of research of the University.