Program areas at RFCUNY
Organized Research - includes all externally funded Research activities, both basic and applied, and all development activities. A systematic, intensive study intended to increase knowledge or understanding of the subject studied, specifically directed toward applying a New knowledge to meet a recognized need, or a systematic application of knowledge to the production of useful materials, devises, and systems or methods, including design, development, and improvement of prototypes and New processes to meet specific requirements. It also includes activities related to training of individuals in Research techniques (commonly called Research training) where such activities utilize the same facilities as other Research development activities.
Instruction/training - includes all sponsored teaching and training activities, except for Research training, of an institution whether offered for credit toward a degree or certificate, on a non-credit basis, or through regular academic departments or by separate divisions, such as summer session.
Other sponsored activity - programs and projects funded by federal and non-federal agencies and organizations that involve the performance of work or activities that are not considered instruction and organized Research that benefit the general public or sectors of the community. Osa typically include community outreach or development of public education programs.
Other institutional activity - when activities are undertaken by the institution without outside support, they may be classified as other institutional activities. Oia typically includes auxiliary enterprises in support of activities which include: student unions, dining halls, athletics, residence halls, theatres, etc.