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<p class=MsoNormal>All,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Larry Hilgert (who has finally emerged from an accreditation
preparation assignment) has provided additional documentation to support his
claim that the Puzzle Book was an individual effort. I am attaching a
.pdf that provides a statement from his department head indicating that the
effort was not assigned, supported, or directed by the university. Also included
are receipts for purchase of supplies and materials for the project that are personal
cash and credit card transactions. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I believe we need to take some formal action, which we
agreed to do via this listserv. If you are ready to take a vote and wish
to designate Larry et al’s Puzzle Book IP as “Individual Effort”
in which he and colleagues have 100% ownership rights, we will need a motion, a
second, and then a vote. May I consider the first return email I get as the
motion, the second as the second, and any other affirmative responses as aye
votes? Of course, if any of you still have concerns, do share them with
the rest of us and we will consider that discussion. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Once we close out this matter, I will provide meeting
minutes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Thanks.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Barbara<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Ms. Barbara H. Gray<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Director of Grants & Contracts<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Valdosta State University<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>1500 North Patterson Street<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Valdosta, GA 31698-0429<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Telephone: 229-333-7837<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Fax: 229-245-3853<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Email: bhgray@valdosta.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
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