Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1985
Campus/Area
University Daily Kansan
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Vote set on research policy
By David Silverman Of the Kansan staff
A close vote is expected next week when the Faculty Council continues its wrangling over a proposal that would extend the time KU researchers could keep some of their data secret.
The proposal on classified research will be the only item on the agenda when the Faculty Council meets Nov. 7. The council failed to reach a decision on the proposal after prolonged debate during its last meeting. Oct. 3
If the proposal is approved by the council, the next step would be to have the entire faculty vote on the issue through a mail ballot.
Sidney Shapiro, SenEx chairman,
said he thought the issue would be
decided at the meeting, but he
wouldn't guess the outcome.
"The members wanted more time to consider the issue," Shapiro said. "I really don't know which way the vote will go."
Arthur Skidmore, associate professor of philosophy and a member of the council, said he couldn't predict how the council would decide.
"After the last meeting it was difficult to tell," he said. "It is an issue
that calls for some reflection. It's going to be close."
The new policy, which was presented by Frances Horowitz, vice chancellor for research and graduate studies, met sustained resistance from some faculty members who said it infringed upon the University's principle of free and open discussion and dissemination of information.
The proponents of the change said the current policy restricted research, training and teaching. They also said it restricted research on the "cutting edge" of their disciplines.
The University's current policy allows classification of the research process and research results for one year.
The proposed changes would extend the one-year limit to three years and would allow some information to be kept secret for an indefinite period. Indefinite, or partial, classification would involve an "in-substantial" portion of the research, according to the new proposal.
Over the past several weeks the Faculty Executive Committee has amended the proposal, expanding the requirements for requesting the classification. They have also expanded the process for certifying prolects for classification.
Earlier, Horowitz said the new policy was designed to accommodate corporations and government agencies who might require that the research results remain classified and provide information for product development.
A survey of 13 departments affected by the policy was requested at last month's council meeting. The survey said that those faculty most affected by the new proposal thought the changes would enhance their research opportunities.
A study of the research policies at KU's peer institutions, those similar in size and academic mission, also was requested at the last council meeting.
The results of the study, compiled by Horowitz's office, indicated that most of the peer schools have policies that allow some indefinite classification. However, it does not list the maximum amount of time allowed for classification of most research.
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Associated Students of Kansas, a lobbying group, will conduct platform hearings at 5 p.m. today in the Regionalist Room of the Kansas Union.
Champions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Trail Room of the Union.
The Minority Business Student Council will meet at 5:45 p.m. today in the Anschutz Room in Summerfield Hall.
The French Club will have a Boutillacais Halloween Party at 5:30 p.m. today in the French department lounge in Wescoe Hall.
**KU Women's Soccer Club will practice at 6 p.m. tomorrow and Monday at the soccer fields at 23rd and Iowa streets.**
KU Dr. Who Appreciation Society will meet at 7 p.m. today in the Walnut Room of the Union.
Christian Science College Organization will meet at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow in Danforth Chapel.
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