1. Updates COM Faculty Council
Tuesday, November 21st

2. Research Investment Research Space Management Clinical Trials
Include all research space (wet-lab, dry-lab, clinical trials space)
Recommend space management committee
Next Step is Business Plan
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials Office (CTO) and Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS)
Research Centers & Programs
Discuss guidelines and policies for evaluation, ongoing investment
Research Core Facilities and Shared Equipment Labs

3. DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Faculty Effort
Enhance the DOE Approval Process (prior to FY 19)
Create/clarify guidelines around “Other” Instruction effort
Determine guidelines for protected research effort
Develop a budget model allocating some Non-Sponsored effort through a competitive process
Clarify “unfunded” and “internally funded” research
DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY

4. Shared/Administrative Services
PIs need a defined individual who can reliably support their Post-Award needs; and, departments need assurance that funds are managed Proposal: point of contact will be the Department Administrator or a dedicated Grants Administrator
DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY