SUBJECT:

Relationships with Industry in Research and Technology Transfer

Dear Colleagues,

Last year, the Office of the President organized a system-wide "Retreat on
Relationships with Industry in Research and Technology Transfer" in Los
Angeles to discuss various issues on this important subject. Retreat
participants offered over 70 recommendations for actions during the
Retreat. As a follow up to this successful gathering, we are glad to
provide you with the following updates:

1. The Proceedings of the Retreat are now posted on the Office of
Technology Transfer Website at http://www.ucop.edu/ott/. Hard copies of
the Proceedings, including the advisory group recommendations, can also be
obtained from the UC Office of Technology Transfer in alameda;

2. A summary of the initiatives and activities completed or currently
underway in support of the advisory group's recommendations, and a summary
of the seven priorities identified for attention in 1998 will soon be
available on the UCSD Office of Contracts & Grants Administration Website
at http://ocga.ucsd.edu/. Hard copies of the two summaries can also be
obtained from the Office of Contract & Grant Administration; and

3. The Chancellor and the Chair of the Academic Senate will be appointing a
campus taskforce to review existing policies and procedures with a view
toward recommending changes and building a better understanding of our
policies and their rationale.

Alan S. Paau Director, Technology Transfer Office Richard Attyeh Vice Chancellor for Research