Event Materials
June 2018 COGR Meeting Report
The document is a detailed report from the June 2018 meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), covering a wide array of topics related to research administration, compliance, costing policies, contracts, intellectual property, and regulatory reform in the academic and research sectors. Key updates include the release of new federal guidance raising the micropurchase threshold (MPT)
Update on NSF’s Sexual Harassment Activities: June 2018 Meeting
The document provides an overview of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) ongoing initiatives to address sexual harassment within NSF-funded research environments, as presented to the Council on Governmental Relations in June 2018. The NSF, through its Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), has strengthened efforts to ensure equitable, safe access to STEM research by implementing comprehensiv
Update on the Research Business Models (RBM) Working Group: June 2018 Meeting
The presentation to the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provided an update from the Research Business Models (RBM) Working Group, focusing on efforts to address federal administrative and regulatory burdens on research in compliance with Section 201 of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (AICA). The Act mandates the establishment of an interagency working group tasked with rev
Unleashing American Innovation: June 2018 Meeting
The document, presented by Walter G. Copan, Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), outlines the role of NIST in advancing U.S. innovation, economic security, and quality of life through leadership in measurement science, standards, and technology. NIST supports a broad spectrum of scientific research and t
June 2018 Attendee List
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,
European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Effects on Research: June 2018 Meeting
The document provides an in-depth overview of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as it pertains to research, with a particular focus on implications for U.S.-based organizations involved in multi-regional research activities. It outlines the GDPR’s jurisdiction, extending its reach beyond entities established within the European Economic Area (EEA) to include those
June 2018 Meeting Agenda
The document provides detailed information on the June 7-8, 2018 meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), scheduled to take place at the Washington Marriott Hotel, Washington, D.C. It outlines logistical instructions for participants, including hotel reservations, registration procedures, and deadlines for registration and cancellations. The meeting agenda encompasses a variety of
National Science Board: The State of US Science - February 2018 Meeting
The Science and Engineering Indicators 2018 report, produced by the National Science Board and the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, serves as a biennial, policy-neutral assessment of the United States' status in science and engineering (S&E). Drawing from diverse, high-quality data sources, the report examines the U.S. S&E landscape across eight comprehensive ch
