Focused Report

Comprehensive Standard 3.2.14

The institution's policies are clear concerning ownership of materials, compensation, copyright issues, and the use of revenue derived from the creation and production of all intellectual property. These policies apply to students, faculty, and staff. (Intellectual property rights)

Off-Site Committee Finding

ASU's policy on Academic Freedom does not address intellectual rights. The On-Site Committee should look for a comprehensive intellectual property rights policy.

Albany State University's Response

Albany State University has taken steps to formulate a comprehensive intellectual property rights policy [1] . During the summer of 2007, the Associate Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs, in consultation with the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and the University President established an Intellectual Property Committee [2] to formulate a comprehensive Intellectual Property Rights Policy as mandated by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents [3] [4] . As part of the formulation process, an Intellectual Property Subcommittee [5] was formed to develop a draft for consideration by the Intellectual Property Committee. The full Intellectual Property committee met on January 9, 2008 [6] and voted unanimously to accept the document and present it to the faculty senate for approval. The Faculty Senate also reviewed the Intellectual property Draft at its monthly meeting in January, 2008 [7] . Before senate approval, the proposed policy would be presented to the cabinet for discussion. The proposed Intellectual Property policy was placed on the agenda for approval vote at the Faculty Senate's February, 2008, [8] meeting, with copies of the policy distributed to all senators.

Supporting Documents

[1] Draft of Intellectual Property Rights Policy

[2] Intellectual Property Committee

[4] Intellectual Property Committee Meeting Minutes - 10/24/07

[5] Intellectual Property Subcommittee

[6] Intellectual Property Meeting Sign In Sheet - 10/24/07

[7] Faculty Senate Monthly Meeting, 01/15/08

[8] Faculty Senate Notification of Scheduled Vote on Intellectual Property Approval