As an educational institution, we would NEVER surrender ALL rights to
publication, since writing/presenting research experiences and results IS
part of the educational process.  Expanding the educational experience IS
the main reason we do research here.

Sharon

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Sharon Kuhlenschmidt
Grants Development Office
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
PHONE:  (805)756-2982
FAX:    (805)756-5466
EMAIL:  xxxxxx@calpoly.edu
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On Thu, 19 Mar 1998, Murphy Tom wrote:

> I understand the sentiment to reject the proposed United Soybean contract
> provisions.  I would like to pose a different - but related -- question:
>  Would any college or university accept these same provisions if they were
> presented to you by a local government agency?  E.g., If they were
> presented to you as non-negotiable boilerplate language by a Board of
> Education?
>
> I would especially appreciate hearing from New York City area colleges and
> universities:  Putting aside the language on finance, do you accept city
> agency contracts that require you to surrender all rights to publication
> and all title to intellectual properties?
>
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> Thomas O. Murphy
> Director, Office of Grants & Research
> St. John's University, New York
> Tele:  718-990-6236
> Fax:  718-990-6020
> E-mail:  xxxxxx@stjohns.edu
>
>