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2020 Virtual Research Administration Day

Session A Workshops
October 6, 10:30am – 11:15am EST
Session B Workshops
October 6, 11:30am – 12:15pm EST

Workshop A4

YOU ARE MORE THAN YOUR TITLE – UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF THE DRA

Derick F. Jones
Program Manager, Translational Genomics and Population Sciences, Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor – UCLA Medical Center
Rashonda Harris
Faculty Member, Johns Hopkins University
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October 6, 10:30am – 11:15am

 
When we look at the job description for a DRA, they always fail to mention that you are a jack of all trades, therapist to your investigators, janitor, maintenance person and the overall go-to person for any and all issues. Your life is complicated. There is truly an art for the DRA to manage the many challenges that are faced and still make sure the investigators have the available resources to conduct science in the realm of compliance. You ROCK! This session will outline some of the daily challenges for the DRA and some great tools to help you manage your departments.
 
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Workshop A5

OPEN DOOR LEADERSHIP: CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE YOU LEAD

Robyn Remotigue
Director, Office of Research Services, School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Rosemary Madnick
Executive Director, Office of Grants and Contracts Administration, University of Alaska Fairbanks, NCURA Vice President
Anthony Ventimiglia
Acting Executive Director of Research Administration Services, Vice President for Research Office, Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development, Auburn University, NCURA Past President
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October 6, 10:30am – 11:15am

 
The session will utilize the book Leaders Open Doors by Bill Treasurer as the foundation. Great leadership is not hierarchical but dependent on people-led initiatives to provide desired outcomes. Leaders provide these opportunities through open-door leadership to enable and empower teams. Leaders can provide a collaborative, transparent, and energized environment that can help people and organizations grow. The workshop will bring about how you can have a positive and transformational impact on people you lead.
 
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Workshop A6

MIND THE GAP: WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

Tricia Callahan
Senior Research Education & Information Officer, Office of Sponsored Programs, Colorado State University
Eva Bjorndal
Head of Post-award, King’s College, London
David Lynch
Interim Leadership, Huron Consulting Group
Michelle M. Schoenecker
Senior Proposal Development Manager, Research Development Services, Office of Sponsored Programs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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October 6, 10:30am – 11:15am

 
“Mind the Gap: Women in Leadership,” is a dialog on the gender gap that exists globally in many leadership positions. During our time together we will explore obstacles that hold us back from reaching our leadership potential and steps we can take as individuals and employers to close the gap. Participants will be encouraged to develop an individualized action plan following the session.

We welcome and encourage everyone to join the conversation. The principles to be discussed are universal to setting leadership goals, and both female and male leaders can gain insight into issues women face on their leadership journeys, thereby becoming inclusive leaders.

We look forward to the dialogue!
 
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Workshop A7

SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING – ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE

David Mayo
Director of Sponsored Research, California Institute of Technology, NCURA Past President
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October 6, 10:30am – 11:15am

 
This session will take participants through a comprehensive review of the subrecipient monitoring requirements implemented by the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). Topics will include: subcontractor-subrecipient determinations, requirements for pass-through entities, requirements for fixed-amount subawards, as well as the applicability of subrecipient monitoring requirements to federal contracts.
 
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Workshop B8

MAINTAINING FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE IN A REMOTE ENVIRONMENT

David Schultz
Assistant Vice President,
Research Administration and Finance, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Jaquion L. Gholston
Associate Director, Sponsored Accounting and Cost Analysis, Stevens Institute of Technology
Watch Recording
October 6, 11:30am – 12:15pm

 
While regulations are almost certain to change, compliance is the one constant that is always there. Sure, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) releases a new Compliance Supplement (2 CFR Part 200, Appendix XI Compliance Supplement) ever year, but the cycle of internal and external audits run like clockwork. So how has the pandemic impacted your internal controls? What policies or procedures have been modified to adjust for working remotely? If you haven’t asked these questions, chances are, your auditors have. This session will focus on key areas to evaluate for fiscal compliance gaps while working remotely. From central business processes, like check deposits, to departmental reimbursement requests, ensuring proper fiscal compliance in a remote environment takes a village.
 
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Workshop B9

2020 AUDIT TRENDS, PANDEMIC AUDIT TIMES

Jeffrey Silber
Senior Director, Sponsored Financial Services, Cornell University
Roseann Luongo
Manager, Huron Consulting Group
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October 6, 11:30am – 12:15pm

 
This session will cover current federal audit trends based on Office of Inspector General audit plans and completed audits as well as preparedness planning for COVID-related audits.
 
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Workshop B10

MOCK NEGOTIATION WITH A FOREIGN COMPANY: EVERY CHALLENGE IMAGINABLE

John Hanold
Associate Vice Provost for Research, Director – Office of Sponsored Programs, Penn State University
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October 6, 11:30am – 12:15pm

 
Prior to participating in this exercise, you will be provided a (very short) contract with a foreign company. The presenter will represent the company’s point of view in a mock negotiation. You and your colleagues will be asked to represent JHU’s interests in a potentially contentious negotiation. Come prepared to do battle, but try not to lose out on this amazing funding opportunity! Download the contract.

Workshop B11

COMPLIANCE 101 FOR RESEARCH ADMINISTRATORS

Debra Schaller-Demers
Senior Director, Research Outreach and Compliance, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, SRAI President Elect
Mary Schmiedel
Senior Director, Office of Research Oversight, Georgetown University
Recording Unavailable
October 6, 11:30am – 12:15pm

 
Research administrators are on the front lines regarding research management and encouraging a culture of compliance. They may be the initial point of contact for the investigators and research staff for a variety of questions. Pre-award, post award, clinical and department administrators may wish they had more pertinent basic information on the various compliance topics. This session will serve as a “compliance 101” and address a variety of compliance topics and basic information research administrators need to know.
 
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