The authority to make appointments and determine salaries for positions within this category has been delegated to the Chancellor or Chancellor’s designee. Individuals in these positions serve at the discretion of the Chancellor and are not appointed to serve for specified periods of time. Positions classified as research at WSSU require the following: (a) substantial independence in creative or research efforts and in the interpretation and dissemination of research results; (b) duties that are an integral part of the University’s instructional or research activities and represent an extension of the regular academic and education experience provided by them University; (c) a substantial portion of the total work commitment be devoted to the research activities; and (d) possession of post-baccalaureate credentials or a comparable record of independent research productivity. Positions classified as EHRA Research at WSSU include those involved with academic research, research administration, institutional research, academic computing, community service and technology transfer.