The document outlines the agenda for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for October 25-26, 2012, at the Washington Marriott Hotel. The agenda details logistical information for attendees—including hotel reservation procedures and registration policies—and emphasizes that participation is limited to representatives from member institutions and affiliates. The meeting comprises a mixture of panel discussions, information sessions, and forums addressing pressing issues facing research universities and their partnerships with government and industry.
Key sessions include discussions on the upcoming (and delayed) OMB proposed new Circular and alternative forums if it is not available; the introduction of the UIDP Researcher Guidebook aimed at enhancing university-industry collaboration; and updates on changes to the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide. Participants will also engage in conversations about new approaches to fostering university-industry relationships, particularly in the context of commercialization and regulatory challenges. Highlights include a session on the NRC’s recent report on the future of American research universities—focusing on recommendations for improving productivity, partnership, funding, and regulatory environments—and a dedicated discussion on the implementation of new Public Health Service/NIH financial conflict of interest regulations. The agenda demonstrates COGR's commitment to keeping its membership abreast of federal policy developments, regulatory changes, and strategic innovation in university research administration.
