• Ability to effectively switch among priorities including initiation of support for new fields/new researchers 

 without unduly affecting established fields/researchers; 



• Minimal requirements for administrative oversight consistent with the university's ability to effectively 

 manage their own affairs. 



Legislative/Executive Authorities for DoE's Relationship with 

 Research-Intensive Universities: 



DOE has substantial legislative authority to support university research and related education programs, as fol- 

 lows: 



• Pub. L. 83-703, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954; Section 31 et. seq. Authorizes support for fundamental re- 

 search and training in the nuclear sciences including support for the construction and operation of univer- 

 sity research reactors and the provision of equipment to universities for research and other purposes. 



• Pub. L. 93-438, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974; Section 103, et. seq. Authorizes support for re- 

 search and education in all energy-related disciplines and fields and for ensuring adequate supply of man- 

 power for accomplishment of current and future energy R&D programs. 



• Pub. L. 95-91, the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977; Titles II and III. Provides for continua- 

 tion of research and education programs conducted by predecessor agencies. 



• Pub. L. 101-510, the Department of Energy Science Education Enhancement Act of 1990; Section 3161 et. 

 seq. Amends basic DOE organization act to include support for education as one of the major missions of 

 the Department and authorizes the development of research/educational partnerships between DOE 

 laboratories and facilities and educational institutions at all levels. 



DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN 

 DEVELOPMENT (HUD) PERSPECTIVE 



General Description of the Current Relationship: 



The Department of Housing and Urban Development has not maintained a consistent direct relationship with 

 universities, research-intensive or otherwise. It has relied on the results of research accomplished at universities for 

 the conduct of its affairs, but more often than not that research is revealed through other organizations, such as con- 

 tractors. 



The Department is now in the initial phase of organizing a network of colleges and universities to work with 

 Public Housing Authorities, resident management corporations, and resident organizations. Those institutions are ex- 

 pected to provide or find resources to promote all forms of resident initiatives, such as resident management, home 

 ownership, self-sufficiency education and training, small business development, and child and youth development. 

 These efforts are aimed to support the AMERICA 2000 strategy but there is little that can be construed as science. 



Engagement of research-intensive universities in this network is possible, but it is not the chief aim of the 

 project. 



The Department has an active program with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, giving them almost 

 $1.5 million in FY90 through a Technical Assistance Program of the Community Development Block Grant program. 

 Sometimes these are technology based projects. 



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