The document outlines the agenda for the June 2013 meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), scheduled to take place at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. The meeting includes a comprehensive program designed to address key administrative, regulatory, and financial challenges facing research institutions. Sessions feature in-depth discussions on topics such as federal guidance on the administration of service centers, the administrative burden on investigators as reviewed by the National Science Board, and the complex landscape of export control compliance. High-level speakers and panels—including representatives from Moody’s Investment Service, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and legal experts on export law—are slated to provide insights on pressing issues such as the negative financial outlook for higher education, open access to federally funded research outcomes, and the evolving regulatory environment for export controls.
In addition to these specialized sessions, the agenda incorporates committee reports on research compliance and administration, contracts and intellectual property, and costing policies, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the operational and policy challenges impacting COGR member institutions. Opportunities are provided for attendees to network, share best practices, and engage with federal officials and peer institutions. The meeting is carefully structured to encourage member input and foster dialogue on emerging issues, with attendance restricted to employees of member entities and their affiliates to ensure a focused and relevant discourse.
