COGR, representing over 220 U.S. research institutions, submitted comments on the Department of Justice’s proposed rule aimed at restricting access to U.S. sensitive...
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NIH Latest Updates—June 2024 Meeting
The document provides updates from the NIH Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration, focusing on data management and sharing, grant closeout...
The Single Audit - Updates and a Potential for Efficiency Never Fully Realized
Several Single Audit related activities have occurred over the past few months including, release of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) draft 2025 Complian
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Advancing the Partnership between Foundations and Research Institutions: October 2017 Meeting
The Council on Governmental Relations meeting held on October 26, 2017, brought together representatives from leading research institutions and foundations to discuss the evolving partnership between foundations and academic research bodies, particularly in response to shifting trends in research funding. The panel highlighted significant changes since 2010, such as a notable increase in non-class
Funders’ Value Proposition: Insight from HRA Members: October 2017 Meeting
The document presents insights from HRA members regarding the multifaceted value proposition of funders, particularly in the context of early-stage and high-risk scientific research, as exemplified by the Foundation Fighting Blindness. While financial support remains central, funders contribute significantly beyond monetary grants by offering expertise in intellectual property (IP) placement, supp
June 2017 Presentation: Data IT UMBC
The document presents an overview of IT security practices and considerations for research data at UMBC, drawing on insights from the EDUCAUSE benchmarking initiative. EDUCAUSE’s annual data collection, supported in part by the Lumina Foundation, provides benchmarks on institutional technology maturity, with research computing and information security serving as focal areas for analysis. Results i
Under Pressure: Management, Compliance, and Cost of the Data/IT Enterprise
The document discusses the multifaceted challenges faced by higher education institutions in managing information security (InfoSec), compliance, and the associated costs within increasingly complex and constrained data/IT environments. Universities function like small cities, handling a broad array of sensitive data and operating with a heterogeneous mix of hardware and software while coping with
A Brief Introduction to CUI and NIST 800-171
The document provides an overview of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and the application of NIST Special Publication 800-171, focusing on the implications for research institutions and organizations that handle federally sourced sensitive data. CUI is defined as information requiring safeguarding or dissemination controls per applicable laws and policies but is not classified under execu
Under Pressure: Management, Compliance, and Cost of the Data/IT Enterprise
The document summarizes the proceedings of a panel discussion held during the June 2017 COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) Meeting, focused on the challenges faced by research universities in managing, ensuring compliance for, and controlling costs within their data and IT enterprises. The panel comprised senior leaders from noted research institutions, each providing insight into the comple
Public Access Panel
The document details a panel discussion moderated by Jackie Bendall of COGR, with participation from senior research and finance administrators and a policy leader from the Association of American Universities. The primary focus is the evolving landscape of public access policies for federally funded scientific research, particularly in light of the 2013 OSTP memorandum directing federal agencies
AAU & APLU Public Access Working Group Presentation
The Public Access Working Group formed by the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) was developed in response to continuing federal directives, especially the 2013 OSTP memo, and evolving discussions among libraries, publishers, and other stakeholders regarding public access to research outputs. Key concerns driving the group�
