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FFATA Reporting from FSRS to SAM.gov 

December 9, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

Keeping up to date with federal regulations in 2025 has turned into a full time job. The recent transition from FSRS to SAM.gov for FFATA reporting forced many of us out of our comfort zones and into a new system without much training or notice. Don’t be intimidated! This webinar will discuss the transition from FSRS to SAM,gov, explain the requirements behind this process, outline effective reporting procedures, provide “tried and true” methods for ongoing compliance strategies, and how FFATA ties into changes in the subaward environment. This webinar is designed for the research administrator who is responsible for FFATA Reporting as well as Managers/Directors who oversee this process.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session:

• Participants will be provided with tools and guidance to understand the new reporting requirements and improve upon their compliance strategies.

Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.
Prerequisites
None

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.

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• It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
• Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

Member Price: $145.00 Non-Member Price: $170.00

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Research Compliance Across the Life Cycle: From Current & Pending Support to Effort Reporting  

October 14, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

Research compliance is not a single checkpoint—it’s an ongoing responsibility that spans the entire life cycle of an award. From the proposal stage to project closeout, institutions must ensure transparency, accuracy, and alignment with evolving federal regulations. This session will guide research administrators through critical compliance touchpoints, beginning with disclosure obligations such as Current and Pending (or Other) Support, and concluding with post-award responsibilities such as effort reporting. Participants will gain practical insights for managing disclosures, ensuring appropriate oversight, and navigating emerging regulatory expectations. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of compliance obligations from pre-award to closeout. Participants will explore best practices for aligning internal processes with federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify key compliance requirements at each stage of the research award lifecycle, from proposal to closeout.
• Explain the purpose, content, and federal expectations for Current and Pending (or Other) Support disclosures and how they relate to research integrity and transparency
• Recognize common institutional responsibilities related to non-financial and financial compliance.
• Explain core concepts in effort reporting and alternative methods for compensation compliance.
• Evaluate the impact of emerging policies and guidance on compliance operations and institutional readiness.
• Differentiate between institutional and individual responsibilities in maintaining research compliance and identifying potential conflicts of interest or commitment.
• Articulate the potential consequences of non-compliance for both individuals and the institution.
• Apply best practices and implement internal controls to proactively manage compliance risks and avoid common audit findings.

Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

Prerequisites
None

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.

• It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
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• Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
• We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
• It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
• Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

Member Price: $145.00 Non-Member Price: $170.00

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RFP Review Best Practices  

September 18, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

Request for Proposals (RFP) can be intimidating. They don’t all look the same and they may not fit the mold of traditional submissions.  It walks, talks and smells like a grant, but, is it a grant or even a contract.  Oh, my it has language in there I have not seen before!  It is asking me to sign off on terms at the proposal phase.  Can I do that?  It does not matter what experience level you have; RFPs can be overwhelming.  As we pivot to more diversified funding, this session will be beneficial to understand how to help our faculty interpret and maneuver around the RFP.  We would like to help you become comfortable with reading, interpreting, and translating RFPs.  Join us for an afternoon of learning and conversation.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Understand RFPs and funding announcements
• Understand who governs RFPs
• Deconstruct the RFP: a. Language interpretation b. Sponsor crosswalk c. Writing for the Reviewer
• Dissect the Terms and Conditions
• Interpret out to the PI
• Understand best methods and proven techniques

Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

Prerequisites

None

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.

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• Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
• We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
• It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
• Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

Member Price: $145.00 Non-Member Price: $170.00

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Advanced Budget Justification Development: Strategies for Success  

July 24, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

Developing a strong budget justification is critical to the success of the major research proposal, especially one that is for a center, a program, or deals with a more complex project such as a large fabrication. This webinar is designed for the research administrator who needs to enhance their expertise in crafting precise, detailed, complex, compliant, and competitive budget justifications. Attendees will refine their skills and leave with practical tools to strengthen the financial foundation of their proposals.

Learning Objectives

• Anticipating potential budgetary challenges and justifying them proactively.
• Justifying complex or high-cost line items with clarity and persuasiveness.
• Identifying and avoiding potential pitfalls and post-award issues that can arise when justifications are inadequate.

Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

Prerequisites

Experience in research administration budgeting.

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.

• It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
• Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings.
• Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
• We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
• It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
• Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

Member Price: $145.00 Non-Member Price: $170.00

Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites at your institution for no additional charge.

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Accelerating Research Contracting with AI and Automation: Tools, Ethics, and Real-World Lessons  

June 10, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

As research agreements grow more complex and timelines tighten, institutions are exploring how artificial intelligence and automation can streamline contracting workflows—without compromising transparency, compliance, or trust. In this forward-looking session, participants will gain a practical understanding of how AI can support every phase of the research contracting lifecycle, from intake and negotiation to monitoring and compliance. We’ll explore use cases like reusing prior agreements, leveraging AI for contract summarization and negotiation insights, and designing better prompts for contract “chat” tools. Drawing on lessons learned from early adopters—including a case study from the Mayo Clinic—this session offers concrete strategies for thoughtful, ethical AI integration. Interactive exercises will give attendees hands-on experience in prompting, workflow design, and rethinking their contracting processes for the digital age.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize how AI and automation can streamline the research contracting lifecycle, from intake through negotiation to compliance tracking.
• Evaluate ethical and operational considerations when integrating AI into contract workflows, including data privacy, transparency, and oversight.
• Identify key use cases and tools for contract intelligence, such as reusing prior agreements, “chatting” with contracts, and tracking negotiation outcomes.
• Understand the skills required to collaborate effectively with AI, including prompt design and human oversight.
• Apply lessons from real-world AI implementations at leading institutions to accelerate digital transformation within their own organizations.

Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

Prerequisites

None

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.

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• It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
• Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

Member Price: $145.00 Non-Member Price: $170.00

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Bridging Research Administration and Research Development  

May 27, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

Research administration (RA) and research development (RD) are distinct but closely related functions within the broader field of academic research management. They involve different aspects of supporting research activities at universities and research institutions. While at times the two roles may overlap, they serve different purposes within the broader framework of supporting and advancing research activities in academic institutions. 

The session will explore the unique contributions of both research development and research administration to the research enterprise. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the value of both professional roles, discuss operational challenges, and explore collaboration opportunities to enhance research outcomes. Through interactive sessions and expert-led discussions, participants will gain valuable insights to encourage a stronger collaborative environment. The webinar will cover tips and strategies for ensuring success with navigation between both RA and RD functions and activities.

Learning Objectives

Join us for this informative session:

• Participants will have a clear understanding of the roles of responsibilities between RA and RD.
• Participants will understand the value each function brings to the research enterprise.
• Participants will be provided with strategies and tools to engage with and elevate their partnering RA or RD functions and activities

Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

Prerequisites

None

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.

• It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
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• Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
• We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
• It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
• Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

Member Price: $145.00 Non-Member Price: $170.00

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AI in Customer Service 

April 29, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

As research administration becomes increasingly complex, AI-powered solutions offer a transformative opportunity to enhance efficiency and responsiveness in customer service. This session will explore how AI can streamline processes, reduce administrative burden, and improve the overall service experience for researchers and staff. Participants will gain insight into the current landscape of AI in customer service, including available tools and best practices. Additionally, we will walk through the development process AI chatbots tailored for research administration, highlighting key considerations such as data integration, knowledge base maintenance, automation, and user interaction. Whether you are just beginning to explore AI or looking to refine your existing approach, this session will provide valuable guidance on leveraging AI to meet the unique challenges of research administration.

Learning Objectives

Join us for this informative session, where we will review:

• Understanding AI Model Development: Explore the foundational elements of developing an AI model specifically tailored for customer service applications, ensuring efficient and effective problem-solving.
• Enhancing Efficiency in Research Administration: Investigate how AI can be leveraged to improve efficiency within the customer service sector of research administration, particularly where time is of the essence. Discover how AI can streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance overall productivity.
• Current Landscape and Tools: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current AI landscape and identify the available tools that are revolutionizing the customer service sector within research administration.

Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

Prerequisites

None

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.

• It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
• Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings.
• Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
• We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
• It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
• Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

Member Price: $145.00 Non-Member Price: $170.00

Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites at your institution for no additional charge.

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If you add at least one additional registration with yours, you will be able to change or add more registrations for the webinar in the future by clicking “My Registrations” in the menu at the top left of the home page, then clicking the “Purchases for Others” button.

*If you have already checked out without adding any additional logins but would still like to invite others from your institution, please refer to the extra logins tab for a registration link for your institution. Note, this tab will only appear after you have completed your paid registration.

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AI: An Intro to Technology Options and Terminology  

April 15, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming research administration, offering new opportunities to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and reduce administrative burden. However, navigating the AI landscape can be overwhelming, with concerns about accuracy, security, and implementation costs. This webinar, led by Dan Harmon and Lori Schultz, will provide research administrators with a foundational understanding of AI, including its capabilities and limitations, key terminology, available tools, and real-world use cases. Participants will also gain insights into data governance, institutional resources, and practical strategies for getting started with AI-powered workflows. Whether you're curious about AI or looking for ways to integrate it into your work, this session will equip you with essential knowledge and actionable steps.

Learning Objectives

Join us for this informative session, where we will review:

• Define AI and Its Role in Research Administration – Understand what AI is (and what it isn’t), key terminology, and the types of AI tools available to support research administration functions.
• Assess the Opportunities and Challenges of AI Implementation – Explore AI use cases, evaluate accuracy and risks, and learn best practices for data governance, privacy, and security in a research administration setting.
• Apply AI Tools to Improve Research Administration Tasks – Learn practical examples of AI applications, including prompt engineering for basic research administration tasks, and discover available institutional resources for AI adoption.

Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

Prerequisites

None

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.

• It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
• Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings.
• Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
• We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
• It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
• Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

Member Price: $145.00 Non-Member Price: $170.00

Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites at your institution for no additional charge.

When you are checking out, click the "Add Extra Login" button in your cart, and type in the email address of your colleague that you would like to register. If they already have a profile in the registration system, their name will pop up and you can add them to your registration.  

If that person has never logged in to the Online Learning Center their name will not come up. Please have them go to the NCURA website to create a profile, then log into this registration site. This initial login is required for the registration site to communicate with NCURA's database. After that, you will be able to add them to your registration.*

If you add at least one additional registration with yours, you will be able to change or add more registrations for the webinar in the future by clicking “My Registrations” in the menu at the top left of the home page, then clicking the “Purchases for Others” button.

*If you have already checked out without adding any additional logins but would still like to invite others from your institution, please refer to the extra logins tab for a registration link for your institution. Note, this tab will only appear after you have completed your paid registration.

Handouts will be available 24 hours before the live webinar. 

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For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com

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How Do You Do This? Resources to Support and Management of Non-Financial Compliance and Reporting Requirements 

April 1, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

When your institution does not have the financial bandwidth to invest in paid services, we have to become very innovative by maximizing the resources that currently exist within our institution. Learning new ways to work smarter and not harder to streamline procedures to continuously improve the level of customer service we provide. 

During this session, we will share actions we took to improve the level of customer service we provide to our research community.

Learning Objectives

Join us for this informative session, where we will:

• Identify what electronic software is accessible to you and how you can use that to be more efficient in the customer service you provide.
• Identify ways to improve communication with your research community with existing tools.
• How to maximize your professional network to adapt best practice procedures of your peer institutions.

Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

Prerequisites

None

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.

• It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
• Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings.
• Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
• We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
• It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
• Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

Member Price: $145.00 Non-Member Price: $170.00

Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites at your institution for no additional charge.

When you are checking out, click the "Add Extra Login" button in your cart, and type in the email address of your colleague that you would like to register. If they already have a profile in the registration system, their name will pop up and you can add them to your registration.  

If that person has never logged in to the Online Learning Center their name will not come up. Please have them go to the NCURA website to create a profile, then log into this registration site. This initial login is required for the registration site to communicate with NCURA's database. After that, you will be able to add them to your registration.*

If you add at least one additional registration with yours, you will be able to change or add more registrations for the webinar in the future by clicking “My Registrations” in the menu at the top left of the home page, then clicking the “Purchases for Others” button.

*If you have already checked out without adding any additional logins but would still like to invite others from your institution, please refer to the extra logins tab for a registration link for your institution. Note, this tab will only appear after you have completed your paid registration.

Handouts will be available 24 hours before the live webinar. 

Closed Captioning for the live presentation is available at no additional fee. Sign in and click on the Closed Captioning icon in your zoom tools.

For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com

Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

Service and Recharge Center Costing Strategies Amidst Evolving Federal Funding Policies 

March 24, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

As federal funding policies continue to evolve, institutions managing service centers must proactively adapt to potential reductions in research funding and shifting cost recovery limitations. This session explores the financial and operational complexities of service center management, focusing on advanced cost analysis, rate setting strategies, external user pricing, and compliance with federal guidelines. With ongoing discussions surrounding limitations on indirect cost recovery—such as the recently proposed 15% cap at NIH—institutions face increased pressure to maximize cost recovery while ensuring compliance. This session will examine strategies for optimizing service center operations, developing sustainable financial models, and leveraging alternative revenue sources. Through real-world case studies and interactive discussions, participants will learn how to align their service center structures with institutional priorities while navigating federal cost principles, financial sustainability, and external audit expectations.

Learning Objectives

Join us for this informative session, where we will:

• Analyze cost structures and rate-setting methodologies to ensure financial sustainability while maintaining compliance with federal guidelines.
• Explore strategies for mitigating the impact of potential reductions in federal research funding on service center operations.
• Discuss best practices for maximizing cost recovery, including external user pricing and appropriate subsidy allocations.
• Identify key considerations for aligning service center financial management with evolving federal funding priorities.

This session is ideal for research administrators, financial managers, and institutional leaders responsible for overseeing service center operations and research support facilities. Attendees should have a working knowledge of service center cost recovery principles and federal funding regulations.

Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

Prerequisites

None

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.

• It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
• Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings.
• Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
• We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
• It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
• Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

Member Price: $145.00 Non-Member Price: $170.00

Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites at your institution for no additional charge.

When you are checking out, click the "Add Extra Login" button in your cart, and type in the email address of your colleague that you would like to register. If they already have a profile in the registration system, their name will pop up and you can add them to your registration.  

If that person has never logged in to the Online Learning Center their name will not come up. Please have them go to the NCURA website to create a profile, then log into this registration site. This initial login is required for the registration site to communicate with NCURA's database. After that, you will be able to add them to your registration.*

If you add at least one additional registration with yours, you will be able to change or add more registrations for the webinar in the future by clicking “My Registrations” in the menu at the top left of the home page, then clicking the “Purchases for Others” button.

*If you have already checked out without adding any additional logins but would still like to invite others from your institution, please refer to the extra logins tab for a registration link for your institution. Note, this tab will only appear after you have completed your paid registration.

Handouts will be available 24 hours before the live webinar. 

Closed Captioning for the live presentation is available at no additional fee. Sign in and click on the Closed Captioning icon in your zoom tools.

For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com