The Council of Deans represents the five collegiate Deans of the core partner institutions (UMN, MGH, UCB, UCR, and TAMU). The Council provides operational support and ERC oversight to coordinate convergent and multi-campus research, education, outreach, and innovation activities. The Council meets with Center leadership at the NSF Site Visit, and other meetings as needed. To date, the Council of Deans has approved the ATP-Bio IP Policy and By-laws.