The provided document is a detailed attendee list for a meeting held on June 7-8, 2018, organized by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) at their Washington, DC location. The attendees represent a wide cross-section of research administration leaders from major universities, research institutions, and associated organizations across the United States. Those listed include vice presidents, associate vice presidents, directors, executive directors, compliance officers, controllers, and legal counsel, many of whom serve on COGR’s Board or specialized committees. Participants hail from both public and private research-intensive institutions, including Ivy League universities, state university systems, medical research centers, and specialized research foundations.
The diversity of titles and affiliations indicates a focus on research management, sponsored programs, compliance, finance, technology transfer, and research integrity, reflecting the manifold complexities in leading and supporting academic research enterprises. The presence of high-ranking officials, including board chairs and committee members, demonstrates the strategic importance of the gathering in addressing policy, compliance, and operational issues pertinent to research administration at the national level. The meeting likely served as a forum for collaboration, policy discussion, and exchange of best practices among leaders responsible for ensuring the effective stewardship of sponsored research activities.
