HCR 1004 Summary

• Supports undergraduate research and creative scholarly activities at Oklahoma universities, recognizing their role in scientific discovery and continuous learning.

• Designates March 8, 2013 as Oklahoma Undergraduate Research Day in the State of Oklahoma.

• Acknowledges that undergraduate research involvement produces higher graduation and retention rates among participating students.

• Notes that the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Oklahoma INBRE, NIH, Oklahoma EPSCoR, NSF, and Oklahoma regional universities have sponsored Research Day for 14 years with thousands of faculty and students, hosted by University of Central Oklahoma.

• Directs distribution of resolution copies to the President of University of Central Oklahoma and members of the Board of Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.