Event Materials
Research Security Updates with NSF: February 2024 Meeting
The COGR Virtual Meeting held from February 27 to March 1, 2024, featured a research security update delivered by Dr. Rebecca Keiser, Chief of Research Security Strategy & Policy at the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Keiser detailed ongoing efforts to bolster research security in response to mandates from the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Key provisions of this legislation include pro
Hot Topics in Public Access: Institutional Perspective (February Virtual Meeting 2024)
The COGR Virtual Meeting held from February 27 to March 1, 2024, featured a panel discussion on "Hot Topics in Public Access: Institutional Perspective," moderated by Krystal Toups alongside experts from Virginia Tech, the University of Arizona, and Brown University. The session examined the institutional responsibilities and challenges in facilitating public access to scholarly publicat
Guest Speaker Joel Parriott, OSTP (February 2024 Virtual Meeting)
The COGR virtual meeting held on February 27, 2024, featured Joel Parriott, Assistant Director for Federal R&D at the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), who provided an update on OSTP’s ongoing initiatives and priorities. Parriott emphasized OSTP’s mission to strengthen the U.S. science, technology, and innovation ecosystem in alignment with national goals covering e
Biden EO on AI: Agencies Perspectives: February 2024 Meeting
The COGR virtual meeting held on February 27–March 1, 2024 focused on the Biden Administration’s Executive Order 14110 regarding artificial intelligence (AI), examining how federal agencies such as NIST and HHS are responding to its directives, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. The presentations outlined ongoing federal efforts to promote trustworthy, safe, and ethical AI developmen
COGR Joins a Multi-Association Response to the Request for Comments to Docket Number DoD–2023–OS–0063 / Regulatory Identifier Number (RIN) 0790–AL49, “Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program”
The collective comments submitted by the American Council on Education (ACE), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), COGR, and EDUCAUSE address the Department of Defense’s proposed updates to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. The associations commend the DoD for recognizing that fundamental research general…
October 2023 Meeting Attendee List
The document is an attendee list for a conference or meeting held on October 26-27, 2023, organized by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), based in Washington, DC. The list comprises a comprehensive roster of senior administrative, compliance, and research professionals from a wide array of prominent universities, colleges, medical centers, and research institutions across the United Sta
Committee Reports: October 2023 Meeting
The document summarizes the recent activities, priorities, and upcoming initiatives of the major committees within the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) as of October 27, 2023. The Costing and Financial Compliance (CFC) Committee has focused on the Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Survey and the Uniform Guidance (UG) Update, addressing issues such as the NSF's new compliance p
Institutional Cost of Compliance & Administrative Burden: Where Do We Go from Here?: October 2023 Meeting
The document presents a detailed examination of the increasing institutional costs and administrative burdens associated with compliance in research settings, focusing on research security requirements as driven by new federal mandates. Data from COGR surveys and institutional case studies, such as those from the University of California, Irvine and Duke University, illustrate the evolving landsca
Multi-Agency Panel on Research Security Risk Assessment & Analysis: October 2023 Meeting
The document provides a detailed overview of recent U.S. government efforts to strengthen research security within federally funded research, highlighting multi-agency initiatives led by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DOE), and Department of Defense (DoD). The NSF has implemented a comprehensive research security strategy in response to rising concerns about foreign i
Thursday Morning Announcements - June 2023 Meeting
The document provides a comprehensive overview of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting held in Washington, D.C. on October 26-27, 2023, which also marks the organization’s 75th anniversary. Attendees are informed about the evening's celebration, which includes a cocktail hour, dinner buffet, and a presentation. The document emphasizes accessibility and convenience by offering
