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Meeting of the Board of Regents | March 2008

Saturday, March 1, 2008 - 11:00pm

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THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234

signature of Jeff Cannell

TO:

FROM:

Jeffrey Cannell

SUBJECT:

Peer Review of the Museum’s Research Functions

 

DATE:

 

 

STRATEGIC GOAL:

 

 

AUTHORIZATION(S):

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Issue for Discussion

             

The recommendations of a peer review panel’s for the Museum’s Research & Collections Division.

 

Reason(s) for Consideration

 

Review of Policy, For Information

 

Background Information

 

The Museum’s Research & Collections Division is responsible for carrying out research in anthropology, biology, geology, history, and paleontology. Research institutions typically have peer reviews on a regular basis to assess the productivity of the institution and identify areas of concern and areas in need of improvement. The last review of the Museum’s Research & Collections Division was in 1988. At the request of Cliff Siegfried and John Hart, a peer review panel was formed by the Smithsonian Institute. The resulting report identified several issues in need of resolution. Dr. Daniel Roger, chair of the committee, will present a summary of the report and recommendations.

 

Attached peer review report.

 

 

Attachment