Officials at the University of Pennsylvania are considering a proposal calling for stricter regulation of corporate-sponsored research conducted by faculty members.

A document written by Vice Provost for Research Barry Cooperman states that the university should monitor faculty ties with industry more closely, including creating a committee to oversee relationships which may pose a conflict of interest to faculty members.

The document also clarifies the wording of several old policies which many considered to be vague.

The paper will be circulated for comment throughout the University community. It has already been submitted for review to the University Council Academic Planning and Budget Committee and the Council of Deans.

Cooperman said last month that he believes the University needs to create an "oversight committee"--of which he would name the members--because of the recent huge growth of faculty interaction with the corporate world. The Daily Pennsylvanian