Hi Tim

I have seen Service Centers done both ways depending on the
institution.  Some have had it in sponsored projects. It may not be
research but it is a sponsered activity.  Therefore, sponsored
projects gets to count the dollars, assures that F&A is collected with
some of it going back to the center, and assures that there is an
appropriate agreement in place.

Others have it outside of sponsored projects. All money goes to the
Center and the university may not know what is being done and who is
doing it or what are the terms. A worse case is the faculty member
gets the money, does the work with university equipment on university
time and the university doesn't even know what is happening unless
there is a problem.

Personally, I favor going through sponsored projects as it gives wider
protection to the university and the faculty member.

Elliott

Elliott C. Kulakowski, Ph.D.
President
Research Administration and
Management Strategy Group, Inc.
3192 Homestead Road
Park City, UT 84098

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Quoting Tim Atkinson <xxxxxx@GMAIL.COM>:

> Dear Fellow Res Admins,
>
> Bear with me as I ask questions that may seem a bit naive for such an
> experienced group. But let's give it a go shall we?
>
> Let's say (hypothetically, of course) an outside company is interested
> in your university's "Center for Expert Area", because you can provide
> Expert Area services to the company based on faculty expertise (some
> faculty are Ph.D.s in expert area).
>
> Allow me to add more details and context: The nature of the service is
> to analyze, evaluate and/or report. The head of Center didn't write a
> proposal, research design is not required, no programmatic deliverables
> etc are due other than data or answers to the question.
>
> Finally, let's say the activity equates to and is perceived as hanging
> a shingle outside the building that says "Expert Area Services For
> Sale", and the customers and clients show up. Basically, I have a
> calculator; you ask me what is 2+2; I send you the "4"; You pay me.
> Transaction ends.
>
> First question: Is this a Sponsored Program? Second, how does this
> affect time and effort?
>
> Given the current climate of compliance, I am inclined to be
> conservative and make this hit time and effort reporting and add all
> the other bells and whistles.
>
> However, is that taking it too far? Is this "outside activity" that
> skips the typical practice of sponsored programs?
>
> I expect I know the answers, but I am not always right. At the same
> time,  I am always encouraged by your collective input. Attachments
> welcome!
>
> I would appreciate some insight into this.
>
> Thanks
> Tim
>
> ---
> Tim Atkinson Ed.D.
> Assistant Provost and Director
> Sponsored Programs
> University of Central Arkansas
> Conway, AR 72035
> 501-450-3451
>
>
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