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The document summarizes a "Meet & Greet" event held on February 28, 2023, with leadership from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), including Chair Jeffrey Silber, President Wendy Streitz, and incoming President Matt Owens. The agenda covered an overview of COGR, its history, organizational structure, roles, and avenues for member engagement. The historical outline traces CO

The Council of Governmental Relations (COGR) has announced the appointment of Matt Owens as its incoming President, effective March 2023. Owens brings extensive experience from his current role as Executive Vice President and Vice President for Federal Relations at the Association of American Universities (AAU), where he has provided strategic leadership and overseen federal relations. With a two-

The COGR 2020-2022 Biennial Year in Review offers a comprehensive overview of the major activities, initiatives, and accomplishments of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), which represents 200 leading research institutions. Over this two-year period, COGR focused on key policy areas including research security, navigating the impacts of COVID-19, and implementation of the NIH Data Manage

This document provides a detailed overview of the selection considerations, appointment procedures, and expectations for at-large committee members at COGR (the Council on Governmental Relations). The organization relies heavily on the expertise of individuals from member institutions to serve on its four key committees, with an aim to both leverage specialized knowledge and broaden participation

The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) expresses gratitude to its member institutions for their continued support and contributions during an exceptionally challenging pandemic period. In consideration of the financial hardships many institutions have faced, COGR’s Board of Directors has decided to maintain current membership dues levels for the 2021–2022 membership year. However, the organi

The document details committee reports from a COGR meeting held on June 11, 2021, summarizing leadership transitions, ongoing initiatives, and recent activities across several focus areas relevant to research administration and compliance in higher education institutions. Outgoing and incoming board members from prominent universities are acknowledged, highlighting ongoing governance renewal. The

The document provides a comprehensive overview of recent activities, membership updates, staff roles, and committee reports for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) as of October 2020. Three new institutional members—Oakland University, Medical College of Wisconsin, and the University of Wyoming—joined COGR during 2020. The COGR staff includes President Wendy Streitz and several key policy

The COGR Membership Survey, conducted in August–September 2019, garnered responses from 331 participants, predominantly representing public universities (66%), with experienced professionals making up the majority—54% having more than 20 years in the field. Despite high membership engagement, most respondents (79%) have never participated on the Board, committees, or working groups, although 87% e

The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) is an association representing over 140 research-intensive universities and affiliated research foundations in the United States. Founded in 1948 to manage emerging university-government relationships as federal investment in academic research grew, COGR evolved into a focused body advocating for the interests of major research institutions. Its mission