The following is a statement by Robert M. Berdahl, President of the Association of American Universities, on the letter sent to colleges and universities by Senators Max Baucus and Charles Grassley on the subject of endowments.
The following statement is on behalf of the Association of American Universities, the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, the Council on Governmental Relations, and the Association of American Medical Colleges, to thank the subcommittee for its interest in and attention to the role of universities in contributing to U.S. economic competitiveness, and for the recent hearing, “The Bayh-Dole Act (P.L.96-517): the Next 25 Years.”
AAU issued a statement in 2005 concerning Congressional earmarking of federal research funds. It noted that earmarks may reduce the capacity of federal research agencies that sponsor merit-based competitions to support the most promising research.
William A. Wulf, Ph.D., The National Academies, before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims Committee on the Judiciary U.S. House of Representatives, 15 September 2005.
It’s a common-sense reform that removes an unnecessary burden that caused enormous in convenience for thousands of international students and discouraged many more from coming here to study.
This testimony will summarize the chief difficulties that international students and scholars face in applying for visas, and will suggest policy and procedural changes that can enhance security while helping to make the visa application process more positive and welcoming.
Dr. Adam W. Herbert, President, Indiana University, before the Senate Committee On Foreign Relations, "Addressing the New Reality of the Current Visa Policy on International Students and Researchers"
Martin C. Jischke, President, Purdue University, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Washington D.C. Wednesday, October 6, 2004
Statement and Recommendations on Visa Problems Harming America's Scientific, Economic, and Security Interests, May 12, 2004
The following statement responds briefly to three significant issues raised in the comments received by the PTO. This statement is intended to give the PTO a more complete and accurate record to consult in drafting its report to Congress and is submitted on behalf of the AAU, ACE, NASULGC, ALA, ARL, AALL, MLA, AND SLA.