STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 54th Legislature (2013)

HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION 1004	By:	Grau

AS INTRODUCED

A Concurrent Resolution supporting undergraduate research and creative scholarly activities at universities in Oklahoma; declaring Oklahoma Undergraduate Research Day in the state; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, universities in Oklahoma continue to lead efforts of scientific discovery and pioneering through their collaborative approach and commitment to undergraduate research; and
WHEREAS, undergraduate research and creative scholarly activities create an environment of continuous learning and advancement that contribute to the overall educational capacity of Oklahomans; and
WHEREAS, undergraduate research and creative scholarly activities produce a deeper understanding and progress in multiple disciplines that support Oklahoma’s value of maintaining a diverse and stable economy; and
WHEREAS, students who are involved in undergraduate research and creative scholarly activities with faculty experience higher rates of graduation and retention; and
WHEREAS, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the Oklahoma IDeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Oklahoma EPSCoR, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Oklahoma regional universities have sponsored Research Day for the 14th year involving thousands of faculty and students from across our state, hosted by the University of Central Oklahoma.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 54TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:
THAT the Oklahoma Legislature supports and encourages undergraduate research and creative scholarly activities at universities in Oklahoma.
THAT the Oklahoma Legislature hereby designates March 8, 2013, as Oklahoma Undergraduate Research Day in the State of Oklahoma.
THAT copies of this resolution be distributed to the President of the University of Central Oklahoma and the members of the Board of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

54-1-7070	KB	02/19/13