The chart below represents the target outcomes that RMC expect to achieve solely due to the receipt of the Research Support Funds. Without the availability of the financial resources given to us by the RSF, we would be unable to improve and deliver critical services at the College, as seen by the table below.
| Eligible Expenditure Area | Institutional Performance Objective | IndicatorUsed RSF funds to support software upgrades | Output | Outcomes Reported at Year-End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management and Administration of an institution's Research Enterprise | Increase the volume and processing time of grant and award applications by upgrading our ROMEO Software | Number of award applications processed | Used RSF funds to support software upgrade | Number of award applications processed has increased |
| Management and Administration of an institution's Research Enterprise | To support salaries for Administrative staff to grantee support and rapid processing times. | Satisfaction survey of award recipients | Portion of RSF fund used to support Administrative Salaries | Our year-end survey on client satisfaction indicates that there is overall satisfaction with the level of administrative support. |
| Management and Administration of an institution's Research Enterprise | To pay for overheads associated with the management of Tri-Council funds ensuring that financial support for contractors (Payroll) as well as, Security Screening, Audit Expense, Liability Insurance. | Tri-council supported employees payroll contracts are processed in a timely manner, Security Screenings are processed quickly allowing access to computers and buildings | Portion of RSF fund used to support Financial Overhead | Expression of satisfaction by tri-council supported students and researchers |
| Management and Administration of an institution's Research Enterprise | Offer regular and updated training To maintain a current and knowledgeable staff | Operational efficiency increases due to a well-trained staff. | Portion of RSF fund used to support staff training. | Application submission and success rates are maintained, staff report high job satisfaction |
| Resource Expenses | Purchase of monographs and serials for RMC Library. | Researchers have access to key monographs and journals in all key strategic research areas. | Used RSF Funds to Support Library | RMC researchers are satisfied with their level of access to library resources. Use of inter-library loan services remain consistent. |