Research is recognized as the foundation - stone upon which successful educationalrnprograms are built, evaluated, and improved to meet the current and future needs andrnstandards of the society it serves. For higher education institutions research is consideredrnas an inherent function because it is regarded as one of the major reasons for theirrnestablishment and existence. Institutions and instructors of higher learning's shouldrnI>rnassume research as one of their basic duties and responsibilities. In this regard, this studyrnattempted to assess the current status of research in College of Commerce, the currentrnresearch involvement of the teachers of the college, and to identify the major factorsrninfluencing their involvement. Accordingly, the current research involvement of thernCollege of Commerce teachers and the current status of research in the College is foundrnto be minimal. The most influential factors affecting the teachers' research involvementrnare identified as lack of research reward/incentive, research culture in the college,rninterest, enthusiasm and commitment of teachers research competency and confidence,rnand conducive research facilities. Therefore, to promote research activities in the college,rnattention must be given to: improving research reward, developing a positive attitude andrncommitment towards research; inculcating and maintaining a motivating research culture;rnimproving the research knowledge and experience of the staff, and creating a conductivernresearch condition. Moreover, a strong initiative must be taken to make researchrnundertaking the basic part of the college's and instructors' duty and responsibility.rnv