== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<span style="font-size:small;">The faculty at Loyola University Maryland have minimal also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research. Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following. Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research. A trend is in place for more accountable and funded research. However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies , a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus is will still be lacking.</span>
== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==