David DeWitt, Biochemistry, provided an organizational structure for the facility. He is serving as director, with an oversight committee and a scientific advisory committee. Joseph Leykam is deputy director for operations, adding the GTSF to his responsibilities for the Macromolecular Structure Sequencing and Synthesis Facility and the Bioinformatics Computer Facility. The subcommittee also added the option of establishing a committee of faculty and students to help arbitrate disputes. On a voice vote without dissent, the Council accepted the statement.
Members can also provide written comments.
The task force, composed primarily of college-level staff and administrators, will discuss barriers, opportunities, and issues relating to promoting and processing grants.