Present: Kurt Anderson, Jeffrey Brandon, Kathleen Brook, Richard Cabe, Jim Cowie, David Hasti, Virginia Higbie, Eric Johnson, Nirmala Khandan, Donald Lindsey, Marilyn Pase, Tim Pettibone, Nellie Quezada-Aragon, Darleen Reeves (for Tom Bahr), Roy Rodriguez, Tracy Sterling, Carol Walker, Mike Wolf

Item 1. Approval of Minutes

Minutes of the January 26, 1996 meeting were approved.

Item 2. Overview of University Research Efforts

The College of Health and Social Services were represented by Jeffrey Brandon (Associate Dean), Marilyn Pase (Asst. Professor in Nursing), and Pam Landon (Associate Professor in Social Work). Each spokesperson furnished a brief overview of their particular department’s research efforts within the College.

Item 3. Subcommittee Reports

Sounding Board for Financial Policies
No report at this time.

Principle Investigators Manual
Kathy Brook reported that the manual is coming together - but slowly. She is still accumulating information and, hopefully, the short version of the manual will be ready for review at the next meeting.

Unproductive and Duplicative Efforts Among University Departments in Seeking Research Funding
Nellie Quesada-Aragon reported that the Unproductive and Duplicative Efforts report is almost ready.

Conflict of Interest
The University Policy on Conflicts of Interest Pertaining to Sponsored Programs report was distributed to all URC members February 15, 1996. Jeff Brandon called a Motion to Adopt; seconded by Kurt Anderson. After discussion, Kathy Brook called for a vote: ALL ayes; no nays. The Policy will be distributed campus-wide next week.

Item 4. 1996-97 Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee (Kurt Anderson, Richard Cabe, Carol Walker) reported that the following individuals have consented to have their names placed in nomination to fill positions on the 1996-97 URC Executive Committee:

Chair Elect: Greg Butler
Faculty Representative: Nirmala Khandan
Position Appointment: Roy Rodriguez

It was agreed that during the March meeting, nominees will also be accepted from the floor, followed by an election.

Item 5. Announcements

None

Item 6. Next URC meeting is scheduled for March 29, 1996, 3:30 pm, New Library, Associate’s Room.

Item 7. Meeting adjourned at 4:10 pm.

Minutes submitted by Donna Kelly, Department of Social Work.