Policy Perspective
Furlough_Programs_and_Implications_for_Financial_Research_Compliance (2)
The document, published by the Council on Governmental Relations in October 2009, analyzes the implications of implementing furlough programs at academic and research institutions, particularly in the context of financial compliance with Federal research funding requirements. Amid economic recession, institutions have considered furloughs—defined as temporary, unpaid leave for budgetary relief—as
Food_and_Drug_Administration_Clinical_Misconduct_Guidance
The document is a formal comment submitted by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) interim rule for additional safeguards in clinical investigations involving children and FDA-regulated products. The letter commends the FDA for aligning its regulations (21 CFR Part 50 and 56) with those of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
National_Science_Foundation_Revision_to_Research_Misconduct
The document is a formal correspondence from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), represented by President Katharina Phillips, to Anita Eisenstadt, Assistant General Counsel at the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dated February 20, 2002, the letter addresses the NSF's proposed revision to its Research Misconduct rule (45 CFR Part 689), which aligns NSF’s regulations with the Feder
Modifications_on_HIPAA_Privacy_Rules
The document is a formal letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 145 research-intensive U.S. universities, addressed to Secretary Tommy G. Thompson of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Authored by Katharina Phillips, the letter responds to proposed modifications of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, specifically as they relate to research activities i
Summary_of_ITAR_Dilemma_-_Handout_from_February_2001_Session
The document summarizes the tensions between U.S. export control regulations, specifically the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the widely held university principle of openness in research. It references the longstanding National Security Decision Directive 189, which maintains that fundamental research—basic scientific inquiries meant for open dissemination—is not subject to
Overview_of_ITAR_Regulations-_Handout_from_February_2001_Session_
The document provides an in-depth overview of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulations (EAR), particularly as they pertain to technology and technical data, and their intersection with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). It begins by clarifying what constitutes an “export” under the EAR, extending this not only to physical shipment of items but also to
The_Goal_Protecting_Fundamental_Research_-_Handout_from_February_2001_Session
The handout from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) session in February 2001 addresses concerns regarding the impact of expanded export controls, specifically the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), on fundamental research at universities. It references National Security Decision Directive 189 (NSDD 189), which affirms that unclassified, fundamental research intended for pub
Department_of_State_Amendments_to_ITAR
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) submitted formal comments to the U.S. Department of State regarding recent amendments to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as published in March 2002. COGR expresses appreciation for the State Department’s reaffirmation that fundamental research at universities and public domain information are not subject to ITAR restrictions, consis
Cloud_Presentation_Thursday_Morning_June_2015
The document, authored by the Costing Policies Committee and addressed to higher education leaders, provides a detailed overview of cloud computing and its implications for research activities, particularly concerning financial and administrative policy. It explains the fundamental characteristics of cloud computing, noting its on-demand, scalable, and pay-as-you-go nature, and contrasts these ben
March_2015_COGR_Meeting_Report (1)
The March 2015 COGR Meeting Report provides a detailed overview of significant developments, discussions, and policy issues affecting research universities and institutions in the United States. The report highlights ongoing efforts to reform and streamline federal research regulations, such as the collaboration with the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) to improve regulatory e
