Policy Perspective
Navigating Unclassified Information System Security Protections (slides for COGR)Thursafternoon
The document provides an in-depth overview of Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives and regulatory requirements concerning the safeguarding of covered defense information (CDI), network penetration reporting, and the procurement of cloud computing services, focusing primarily on revisions to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) through Case 2013-D018. Central themes incl
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Three
Section Three of "Approaches to Developing an Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy" addresses the critical role of the committee tasked with crafting such policies within universities. The section emphasizes the importance of thoughtful committee appointment, typically by senior leadership or the president, to ensure both oversight and effective alignment with institutional strategi
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Two
Section Two of the document, "Approaches to Developing an Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy," addresses the process of building consensus when creating such policies in a university setting. The section notes that universities approach policy development in ways aligned with their unique governance structures, often forming committees with broad representation, including faculty,
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_One
The document, authored by COGR and published in 2001, outlines foundational considerations for defining and addressing institutional conflicts of interest (ICOI) within research institutions, primarily universities. It adopts and expands upon definitions provided by the Association of American Universities (AAU), distinguishing between individual and institutional conflicts. An institutional confl
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Introduction
The document serves as an introduction to approaches for developing institutional conflict of interest (COI) policies within academic and research institutions. Unlike personal financial conflicts of interest—whose management is guided by established federal, state, and institutional regulations—the identification and management of institutional-level conflicts remain less clearly defined, though
Recognizing_and_Managing_Personal_Conflicts_of_Interest
The document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and targeted toward research-intensive universities, provides a detailed analysis of the identification and management of personal financial conflicts of interest within the academic research environment. It underscores the vital role of interactions between universities and external organizations, such as private companies and
Tuition_Caps_on_NIH_NRSA_Awards (1)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 165 research-intensive universities, issued a formal statement opposing proposed caps on tuition support for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). COGR acknowledges the importance of the NRSA program to both NIH and the academic community, noting that its funding
March-in_Rights_Under_Bayh-Dole
The document is a formal letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing leading U.S. research universities and associated institutions, addressed to Dr. Mark Rohrbaugh, Director of the Office of Technology Transfer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The letter discusses the significance of march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, emphasizing the Act's
Proposed_OMB_Guidelines_COGR_Comment
The document provides an overview and analysis of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) final guidelines for peer review of influential scientific information, issued in December 2004 under the Information Quality Act. These guidelines are designed to improve the quality and reliability of scientific information used in federal agency decision-making. While universities are not directly affe
Proposed_Bulletin_on_Peer_Review_and_Information_Quality
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 150 leading research universities, provided detailed commentary on the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed Bulletin on Peer Review and Information Quality. While COGR supports the foundational goals of objectivity, utility, quality, and integrity in federal agency information dissemination, the organization raises signifi
