Thursday, Dec. 5, 1985
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porated organization within the University that works with KU on engineering and engineering research.
After futile debate throughout the semester, the proposal had been deferred to CRINC by the University Council. CRINC did not take action on the recommendation of the council that it approve the proposal.
Some faculty members support the proposal because they think the current policy is too restrictive. Others oppose it because they think it would inhibit open discussion and dissemination of information at the University.
"The recommended changes would allow greater flexibility for funders who want more discretion," Cross said.
This flexibility might appeal to corporations and government agencies that want more time to use research information before it is published.
The federal government's share of University research is not shrinking. Bearse said, but the government does pour more money into defense research than ever before. It does so at the expense of other types of research, meaning that faculty members who want contracts have had to petition other sources, such as industry.
This is happening in the School of Engineering.
William Smith, acting dean of engineering, said that until recently, engineering research was financed almost completely by the federal government. This is no longer true. Smith foresees increased interaction between the University and industry because of it.
it's likely, however.
"You can paint a scary picture, and yes, if we let it happen it can happen," Roskam said. "But we're here, we can put our guards up and see that it doesn't happen."
Both the University and the School of Engineering, Smith said, are too
'There clearly is a problem because University research traditionally means open inquiry. However, if we hold unswervingly to a situation where we can't hold anything in confidence, then there is no academic freedom.'
Robert Bearse associate vice chancellor for research, graduate studies and public service
But many question whether the two are compatible. A corporation requires that developments be shrouded in secrecy to guard them from its competitors. The University is supposed to be a forum for the unrestrained pursuit of knowledge. Secrecy, it seems, would hamper the University's mission.
Jan Roskam, professor of aerospace engineering, doesn't think
diverse to be constrained by involvement with industry.
Aerospace engineering has been successful in attracting contracts from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Roskam said, but support from that federal source is beginning to dry up. Aerospace engineering is trying to attract more contracts from industry, he said, and is doing what it can to ensure that a
"Without that interaction, we're just not going to make it," he said. "We're working with a number of companies and hoping to get a good slice of money."
relationship will continue.
To preserve the University's principles, Bearsie said, a balance must be found between the demands of industry and of the University.
"There clearly is a problem because University research traditionally means open inquiry," said Bearse, professor of physics and astronomy. "However, if we hold unswervingly to a situation where we can't hold anything in confidence, then there is no academic freedom."
Some faculty members would welcome an extension of the classification period because it might place more sources of research money at their disposal. The protocol a KU researcher must follow to get a contract is time-consuming.
All applications for sponsored research must be written up and submitted to the source through the office of research support and grants administration, according to University policy.
Bearse said, "If a grant is received, then notification of award goes out to the faculty member and the office of research support, who then sets up accounts in the state system."
The accounts are set up because 9. percent of such grants are made to the University, although a faculty member may initiate the project, he said. This is normal protocol.
More interaction with industry through research would broaden faculty knowledge, Bearse said, and faculty members could pass this on to students.
business," he said, "so if the faculty doesn't know about it they can't help them."
"Most of the students will end up in
Smith agreed.
"I think it (interaction) most likely is the strongest possible advantage for graduate students," he said.
Engineering graduate and undergraduate students are involved in research, Smith said, but most are graduate students.
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