COPYRIGHT WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL
Jonathan Alger, Vice President and General Counsel
Frances Loren, Associate General Counsel
Office of Vice President and General Counsel
Winants Hall,
732-932-7697
Vice President and General Counsel
The Office of Vice President and General Counsel manages and supervises all legal affairs for the University. The General Counsel serves as the legal officer to the Board of Governors and the University by providing legal advice to the President, Board of Governors, and administration on a broad array of legal issues and represents the University in all legal proceedings. http://generalcounsel.rutgers.edu
University Policies in
General
Most
Copyright
The current university copyright policy can be found at section 50.3.7 of the University Policy Library under “Copyright Policy – Interim.” http://policies.rutgers.edu/PDF/Section50/50_3/50.3.7.pdf
The web page for the Rutgers University Libraries is an
excellent resource for information about copyright as well as appropriate
procedures to follow in preparing course packs and other materials for
teaching. The Libraries website also
provides extensive resources for guidance on “fair use” of the copyrighted
materials of others. http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_guides/copyright/copyright.shtml
Patents
The University Patent Policy governs inventions by faculty,
staff and students, and others using
Disclosures of inventions must be made promptly to the
Office of Corporate Liaison and Technology Transfer (OCLTT). OCLTT oversees the protection and licensing
of intellectual property. OCLTT also
negotiates contracts between
University Code of
Student Conduct
Specifies prohibited types of behavior, the sanctions that can be applied, and the jurisdiction, structure, and operation of the University system for adjudicating student disciplinary cases.
http://policies.rutgers.edu/PDF/Section10/10_2/10.2.11.pdf
Policy on Academic
Integrity for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Maintenance of the standards of academic honesty is of key importance to the University. This policy sets forth examples of ways in which academic honesty can be violated as well as procedures to be followed for resolving complaints of academic dishonesty. This website also provides advice for faculty and students.
http://cat.rutgers.edu/integrity
Office of Research and
Sponsored Programs
ORSP provides information, services and support to faculty, beyond what is available in academic departments, regarding obtaining outside funding to conduct scientific research, create works of art, compose music, write books and articles, and improve their performance in the classroom. All grant applications should be reviewed by ORSP. ORSP ensures accountability and stewardship for sponsored programs and compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and University policies, procedures and regulations. The ORSP website also provides guidance on the requirements for research with human subjects and for animal care and use in research.