1. Florida ExpertNet A Presentation to the Board of Governors
R. E. LeMon, Vice Chancellor, Board of Governors
Rebecca Augustyniak, Center for Applied Research and Public Service
March 6, 2008
Florida ExpertNet Presentation to BOG
Introduction (R.E. LeMon) 5 minutes?
Need
Provide a single access point to expertise and intellectual capital available in Florida’s universities
Purpose and Benefits
Facilitate the identification of expertise
Promote and increase collaborative opportunities
Encourage industry-government linkages to universities
Promote the leading edge research capabilities of faculty and centers & institutes
Promote the availability of licensing opportunities available for commercialization
Be a catalyst to procure more contracts for the universities
History
Originally created in 1999 to work with the public sector
Revised in 2006 with an expanded focus on emphasizing economic development
Site usage
Over 20,000 visitors to the site each year
Similar sites – Ireland, Canada, Italy
Clearinghouse for Applied Research and Public Service (Augustyniak) 5 minutes?
Experience and capabilities
Experience in developing and operating clearinghouses since 1972
DOE, DOH, California DPH clients
Assisting the BOG staff since 1999
Staff expertise – Information Management and Technology
Knowledge Management vs. Directory Systems
Adding value

2. What is ExpertNet?
A Single Access Point to Expertise and Intellectual Capital in the SUS
Purpose and Benefits
Facilitate the identification of expertise
Promote and increase collaboration
Encourage industry-government linkages
Promote licensing, commercialization, and contracts
History
Originally created in 1999 to work with the public sector
Revised in 2006 with an expanded focus on emphasizing economic development
Over 20,000 visitors to the site each year
Introduction (R.E. LeMon) 3 minutes?
Need
Provide a single access point to expertise and intellectual capital available in Florida’s universities
Purpose and Benefits
Facilitate the identification of expertise
Promote and increase collaborative opportunities
Encourage industry-government linkages to universities
Promote the leading edge research capabilities of faculty and centers & institutes
Promote the availability of licensing opportunities available for commercialization
Be a catalyst to procure more contracts for the universities
History
Originally created in 1999 to work with the public sector
Revised in 2006 with an expanded focus on emphasizing economic development
Site usage
Over 20,000 visitors to the site each year
Similar sites – Ireland, Canada, Italy

11. Create stronger partnerships
Enterprise Florida
Florida Research Consortium
Develop and implement marketing activities
Ongoing expansion of scope and capabilities
Customize for organization/agency use