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CPI Committee Representation
| Committee | Point of Contact | CPI Representative (Alternate) | Term / Meeting Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Centers & Institutes Task Force-A recent audit revealed that centers & institutes are generally operating in accordance with purposes approved by the TAMUS Board of Regents. However, the report did not recommend improvements in the areas of oversight rules and procedures pertaining to the creation, management and dissolution of centers. To address the audit issues and review how the centers and institutes activities can be more effective, the establishment of a task force on the creation, management and dissolution of centers and institutes has been established. |
Carol Cantrell 845-8585 |
Nancy Amato, Norman Guinasso |
Until charge is complete/last meeting on Sept. 25, 2009 at 3 p.m., will meet every two weeks. Schedule is TBA as of 10/7/09. Meeting location is Wiliams Admin Building, room 310 |
| Research Park Advisory Council - |
Lisa Groce 845-8585 |
Suresh Pillai |
TBA/Council was just formed, meeting schedule has yet to be determined |
| Task Force on Enlightened and Shared Governance-The Task Force will be charged with clarifying and reaching consensus on the definition of enlightened and shared governance. In addition to drawing upon key elements of Vision 2020, the group will review accepted definitions of enlightened and shared governance at other institutions, including American Association of University Professor (AAUP) members. The Task Force will share this information with the campus and outside groups and ask for additional ideas and feedback. Also, it will conduct a thorough assessment of the status of enlightened and shared governance at our University. Subgroups will be formed to focus on the issues that are important to students, departments, deans, and University administration. The subgroups will investigate and expand topics, such as best practices, and report what they’ve concluded to the Task Force. |
Robert Bednarz 845-7187 |
Reza Langari |
Until charge is complete/No meetings scheduled at this time |
| Research Administration Shared Services Initiative (RASS)-Explore opportunities for increasing efficiencies through shared services with regards to research administration. |
Leo Paterra (assistant-Pat Mayland) 845-8670 |
Terry Thomas, (Mary Meagher) |
Every Tuesday 12-2
at the Research Administration Office
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| Maestro Working Group -Develop a research information system, based on the current TEES EPIK System, to eventually implement system-wide to provide administration, faculty and research support staff a central module that contains system-wide research information and reporting capabilities. |
Leonarda Horvat 458-7728 |
Norman Guinasso, Charles Phillips |
No meetings scheduled at this time |
| Intellectual Property Constituent Committee (IPCC)-Review quarterly reports provided by the OTC and make recommendations on policies and other matters relating to intellectual property affecting faculty to the Oversight Committee, chaired by the Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. |
Jimmy Moore 845-3299 |
Lynne Opperman |
2 year term/meets Quarterly, next meeting is January 13, 2010, 3-5 p.m. |
| Export Control Task Force-The Export Control Task Force has been organized to develop a uniform and appropriate export control compliance program at Texas A&M University. |
Katherine Rojo del Busto 845-8585 |
Richard Mercier, (Ramesh Talreja) |
Until charge is complete/Last Tuesday of each month, 8-10 a.m. |
| University Research Council (URC)-The University Research Council (URC) provides advice and assistance to the Vice President for Research on development, research planning, and policy. The URC shall be chaired by the Vice President for Research. Members include the associate deans for research for each college, the Dean of Bush School, the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Associate Dean for Research at Galveston, other individuals appointed by the Vice President for Research, representing the Library, the Faculty Senate Research Committee, the Council of Principal Investigators, and faculty members from each college who have broad experience in research or research management. |
VPR 845-8585 |
Bhanu Chowdhary, Reza Langari, (Ramesh Talreja) |
Yearly/Monthly |
| TAMU Rules Committee on Background Checks |
Antonio Cepeda-Benito 845-8038 |
Sarah Gatson |
TBA |
| Laboratory Safety Committee for Texas A&M (minutes)-This committee will be charged with oversight of lab safety for research and teaching labs. They will help craft lab safety policy, a laboratory safety manual, lab safety agreements (particularly for undergraduate students), and pursue other lab safety issues, as warranted. EHSD will be providing technical and administrative support for the committee. |
John Salsman 862-8116 |
Lisa Campbell |
3 year/Quarterly |
| Environmental Management System Committee-Is responsible in applying a systematic approach to managing environmental issues which would allow for continual improvement. |
Jeff Truss/ John Salsman 862-8116 |
Andreas Holzenburg |
3 year term/3 times a year |
| Transportation Services Advisory Committee-The committee will be asked to: (a) provide advice and input to Transportation Services concerning policy, user fees, or other issues that affect the campus community; (b) evaluate service levels and demands for new services in relation to their associated costs and the necessity of a self-supporting financial condition for Transportation Services; and, (c) develop a consultative process and communication plan to assure the campus community is kept informed about policy and price changes, in advance of implementation, to allow sufficient time for input from the community. |
Rod Weis 845-9700 |
Sue Bloomfield, (Lisa Campbell) |
Annual/Meeting schedule in development |
| International Programs Enhancement and Coordination Committee (IPECC)-To advise the International Programs Office on program development; To recommend policies and guidelines on international issues; To plan and coordinate international activities across campus; To participate in the International Board Meetings and activities; To promote international awareness | Emily Y. Ashworth 845-3086 |
Ramesh Talreja |
First Thurday of Every Month of the Academic Year Sept.-May 11-12:30 301 Rudder (Depending on availability) |
| University Conflict of Interest Review Committee (UCIRC)-A UCIRC is an ad hoc committee which addresses issues regarding conflicts of interest in relation to research and/or educational projects. |
Greg Foxworth 845-8585 |
Charles Phillips, (Mary Meagher) |
Meets only when there is a management plan to consider. |
| Research Environment Council-To advise the President and the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academics on all aspects of research in support of Vision 2020 goals. The Council will advise on items including but not limited to the following: Plans and actions for new opportunities for success in external funding, especially from federal and industrial sources; Plans for expansion of technology transfer and venture capital investments that will enhance research development at Texas A&M University, and in the local community; Communication of the importance and impact of Texas A&M University's research to diverse constituencies; Plans for close collaboration between agencies, the University, and the Research Foundation; Plans for research that recognize and incorporate the recommendations from the new councils on finance, education and the built environment. |
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Nancy Amato, (Terry Thomas) |
1 year term/2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 11:30-1:00 w/lunch provided in Blocker 521 |
| Research Foundation P.I. Advisory Committee-Consists of 12 currently active PI's who utilize the services of the RF. The PI Advisory Committee provides advice and information to the Board of Trustees concerning the level of services provided by the RF to its stakeholders. | Leo Paterra | Michael Weimer Norman Guinasso, Terry Thomas |
3 year term/Quarterly (meeting schedule unavailable at this time) |
For committee details, contact the CPI Coordinator at CPI@tamu.edu or (979-458-1861)