Building Links between Academic Research and the Private Sector AAAS Leadership Development Conference September 21-23, 1997 Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, Vermont   GOALS FOR MAINE  

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1.     Review university mission statement with respect to economic  development; seek the
        endorsement of the President.
        [Dwyer; to be completed by 11/06/97]
 
2.     Expand definition of scholarly activity to include
        economic development and ask President & Provost to appoint a committee
        [Dwyer; 11/06/97]
 
3.     Develop an EPSCoR Standard Grant Proposal to initiate a “Center for the Development of
        Technology-based Business”.
        [Dwyer-Almquist-Wart; 10/15/97]
 
4.     Explore development of a Research Foundation to be integrated with the Center.
        [Ward; 10/15/97]
 
5.     Develop a communications plan that involves small business, university and legislators.
        [Ward-Almquist; 1/98]
 
6.     Conduct a workshop for faculty on tech transfer mechanics.
        [Ward; 1/98]
 
7.     Review tech transfer policies.
        [Ward; 1/98]
 
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