The New School Office of Research Support

Cheryl Green, Assistant Provost for Research

Kevin Collins, Director of Human Research Protection Program

Dominic Scarpelli, Assistant Director of Research Development and Pre-Award Services

Candace Graus, Director of Sponsored Programs, Post Award

Emily Springer, Director of Research Policy and Strategic Initiatives

General Inquiries, Proposals and Awards

Research Conduct, Ethics and Integrity 

TNS RESEARCH ENTERPRISE - OBJECTIVES

The New School’s objective is to provide the most fruitful setting for our researchers, where PI’s are able to effectively research topics of their interest ranging from traditional scholarly efforts to performances to exhibitions and design efforts. 

In keeping with the mission of The New School, it makes sense to think of research broadly and inclusively, while keeping distinctions between different kinds of efforts clear.

The bold ideas, important perspectives, and thoughtful responses that emerge from The New School help create meaningful change in our city and our world.

TNS RESEARCH ENTERPRISE - ACADEMIC SYNERGY (TEACHING AND LEARNING)

TNS researchers focus on academic benefits that are beyond new tools and platforms, but also are new models for education.  Models that are more effective and equitable, and that provide access to learning experiences that are global, engaged and lifelong.  

TNS researchers acknowledge innovation is not only a skill set, but more importantly a mindset.  Many researchers are already successful in creating pockets of innovation within local areas. These researchers are drawing on our excellent TNS community - our intellectual capacity, our commitment to discovery for the public good, our support from the public and our friends - so that we can create and advance knowledge, so that we can teach, so that we can learn.  Researchers are driving the cadence of human progress. Researchers are giving students skills and ability to apply their craft in research, broadly defined.  

TNS RESEARCH ENTERPRISE - CORE QUESTIONS

In order to ensure long term sustainability, it is important that the research enterprise continuously examines and reassesses:

  • How can we incorporate research - broadly defined - so that art (+ art making),  performance (+ performance making), design (+design making) and scholarly pursuits are all part of The New School experience?  

  • How can we bring the world's most compelling artists, performers, designers and scholars to our campus for deep engagement and collaboration? 

  • How can we support all faculty work (curricular innovation, educational data, creative practice and research, broadly defined)?

TNS RESEARCH ENTERPRISE - ETHICAL PRINCIPLES

The basic ethical principles from the Belmont Report apply to all projects involving humans at The New School. These principles guide the university in its responsibilities regarding all human research, creative, and professional activity conducted by affiliate faculty, staff, and students regardless of the source of funding.

WHAT MAKES TNS RESEARCH UNIQUE?

“The New School is a design and social research school, and that combination is both unique and potentially powerful."

— Jamer Hunt, Vice Provost for Transdisciplinary Initiatives