Research Security & International Engagement Committee

The Research Security & International Engagement Committee is charged by the Provost to promote and facilitate responsible international engagements and collaborations through the following:

• Developing local policy and procedures to implement UC policy and federal rules and regulations;
• Overseeing and managing UCI's research security and integrity compliance and risk mitigation program;
• Managing risk and compliance processes to facilitate responsible international  engagements, collaborations, and partnerships in furtherance of UCI's mission;
• Reviewing international  engagements that may pose higher than normal risks (export control, institutional reputation, legal consequences, etc.);
• Providing advance consultation and approval of international activities or suggest alternatives; and
• Forwarding requests for appeal of any research-related RSIEC determinations to the Vice Chancellor for Research for a final decision.

The Committee consists of representatives from multiple offices across the campus.

• Chair: Bruce Morgan, Special Advisor

• Vice Chair: Grace Park, Director of Research Engagement and Compliance