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Name Affiliation Representing (selected by) Term Expires (July)
Khayat, Kamal Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (VPRI) NA
Chen, Genda Civil, Arch & Environ Engr Faculty (Faculty Senate) 2027
Smith, Joseph Chemical Engineering Faculty (Faculty Senate) 2027
Grubbs, Garry Chemistry Faculty (Faculty Senate) 2028
Braegger, Victoria English and Technical Communications Faculty (Faculty Senate) 2028
McManus, John History and Political Science Faculty (Faculty Senate) 2028
Mormile, Melanie Biological Science Faculty (Faculty Senate) 2028

Committee Bylaws

This committee, in conjunction with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, is concerned with the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures related to intellectual property. It reviews and makes recommendations to the Faculty Senate, Chancellor and Provost on patent and copyright matters.

The committee consists of seven (7) members. Six (6) are faculty members elected by the Faculty Senate, and one (1) is an administrative member appointed annually by the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation. Priority for nominated members should be those with patent and/or copyright experience.

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Faculty may submit requests to the Committee to address topics that arise and fall under their purview.  You may submit any such requests, or any relevant information, to the committee using the link below.

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