The document provides an overview of a webinar organized by COGR, focusing on the impacts of COVID-19 on campus operations, particularly in relation to federal awards and research administration. The session includes key panelists from major research institutions who discuss current institutional and agency responses to the ongoing public health emergency as of May 1, 2020. The webinar emphasizes that the information shared is subject to change as new federal guidance emerges and institutional policies evolve.
Attendees are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time, with panelists addressing as many as possible during the forum. Participants are reminded that materials and recordings are intended for educational use by COGR members and require permission for any other usage. The document highlights resources available on the COGR website, including regularly updated summaries of federal agency guidance and institutional policies related to COVID-19. Overall, the event serves as a platform for information exchange on navigating the evolving challenges posed by the pandemic in the higher education research sector.
