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Methodology for Measuring Work Across Functional Areas. We reviewed Adam Chandler's discussion paper on this topic. We agreed that it will be useful to employ multiple strategies for measuring TSI work, especially at this early stage in the initiative. For instance, if we are taking action that will result in changes to ongoing staff commitment or budgeting at either or both institutions ("burning a bridge"), an MOU will probably be necessary. Use of grant funding for a TSI project may also require an MOU. For smaller, one-time, or more fluid commitments, development of a "2CUL currency" will be a good way to go. In any case, we will want to measure both monetary and opportunity costs carefully, especially in this early life of TSI, for both financial purposes and for evaluating the usefulness of individual projects.
Governance Plan for TSI. Given the necessarily general nature of the anticipated 2CUL MOU, we agree that there is a need for a supplementary document to outline governance, financial, and other operating principles for TSI ... (to be continued)