The document outlines the agenda for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for February 18-19, 2010, at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. It provides detailed logistical information about registration, accommodations, and deadlines for arrangements and cancellations. The event is open exclusively to employees of member universities and their affiliated entities. The meeting agenda includes numerous sessions and panels addressing key issues pertinent to research administration, compliance, and policy.
Among the primary topics are the evolving requirements for the Responsible Conduct of Research set by the NSF and NIH, with discussion led by policy officials and institutional representatives. Another session examines complexities in effort reporting related to federal compliance, salary policies, and audits, featuring experts from leading universities and law firms. The meeting will also address the management and implications of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding one year after its enactment, focusing on administrative challenges, compliance, and sustainability post-funding. A critical discussion is scheduled on the Kauffman Foundation’s “Free Choice” proposal, which advocates for faculty autonomy in technology licensing, potentially amending the Bayh-Dole Act to foster competitive commercialization mechanisms. The agenda includes updates from university associations, committee reports on costing, compliance, contracts, and intellectual property, and opportunities for member inquiry and open discussion, ensuring a comprehensive examination of issues at the nexus of research policy and administration.
