(90 minutes) How is remote working really working?  Join this webinar to acknowledge how work is progressing as a research administration community and to discuss new challenges that may appear as we re-enter the workplace. Whether your institution has been completely virtual or had a balance of presence, the paradigm of remote work has brought creative solutions to communications, technology, and work/life balance. 

Speakers:

Rochelle Barry, MSW
Office of Research, Closeout Manager
Georgia Institute of Technology 

Kathryn Wrench, MBA
Associate Director for Research Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Wayne State University

Heather Offhaus, MM
Director, Grant Services & Analysis
University of Michigan, Medical School

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Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00

Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites.  We know many of your team members are working from home right now. NCURA will be offering additional logins for this webinar at no cost for all registered institutions so your full team can participate…together.  

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• Gain perspective of other’s experience during conversion from traditional brick and mortar office to full telecommuting. 
• Perform self-inventory of work/life stressors associated with work from home.  
• Evaluate effective management/employee communications through observation.  
• Consider challenges associated with a hybrid workforce as institutions re-open. 

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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(90 minutes) This session will focus on the common non-technical issues experienced during the pivot from the traditional office environment to working from home.

Topics will include:

• Working from Home Policy Document
• Setting up a home office, ergonomics, equipment, requirements for VPN, 2 Factor Authentication,
• Privacy considerations (e.g., Data on home system, cell phones subject to audit)
• Freedom of Information Act requests (FOIA) - Keep personal & university data separate
• Use of Microsoft Teams - Is that environment ok for Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) information?
• Remote desktop to Office or applications on home equipment?
• Resource Availability at home; sharing Broadband/WIFI with family / apartment, etc.

Speakers:
Chris Carsten, eRA Systems Officer, Office of Sponsored Programs, Colorado State University
Stephen Dowdy, Director of Research Systems & Integration, University of Maryland
Nicole Quartiero, Director, Office of Sponsored Programs, CSU Pueblo
Jon Peterson, Network Administrator, Colorado State University
Ron Splittgerber, Director, Research Services, Colorado State University

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Member Price: $125.00
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NCURA AFTER THE SHOW FORUM – 3:45 – 4:45 PM EASTERN

NCURA now offers an additional 60 minute forum for webinar participants to continue the conversation and share information as a part of the webinar registration fee.

At the end of our 90 minute webinar, we will take a 15 minute break and then participants can rejoin us and break into small groups to discuss and network on the topic. There will also be an opportunity to come back together in the larger group to share information, resources and ideas.

Sign up for “After the Show” is available for all webinar participants at no additional cost in your cart listed under Additional Info.

Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites.  We know many of your team members are working from home right now. NCURA will be offering additional logins for this webinar at no cost for all registered institutions so your full team can participate…together.  

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• Setting up a secure home office (WiFi WPA2-PSK(AES), other devices using home network) and using secure connections (VPN, 2 Factor Authentication)
• Setting up a secure document storage & sharing resource
• Understanding privacy issues, Freedom of Information Act requests and their impact when using personal computer, cell phone
• Communication apps and security in a virtual world (Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
• Understanding remote desktop v. home computer applications (MS Office)
• Looking ahead to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

Watching in a group? Everyone watching the presentation can request a CEU certificate by writing down the verification code at the end of the webinar. Please make a note of the verification code as it will not be available after the webinar.

The main registrant can access instructions on the Group CEU tab for group participants to receive CEU certificates.

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(90 minutes) Are you struggling with fear?  Are you having problems coping with anxiety?  Are you overwhelmed by stress? Fear, anxiety and stress are realities for employees, particularly during pandemics. Having the tools in order to process these emotions and to overcome obstacles that they present is paramount for success.  Building your toolbox with creative techniques will aid in the process.  This webinar is designed to address some of the impactful areas that employers and employees need to resolve and address to minimize the effects that fear, stress and anxiety may create. The presenters will provide practical tools, strategies, and approaches to address and embrace fear, stress and anxiety to help plan for the foreseeable future.  

Speakers:
Kris Monahan, Director, Sponsored Projects and Research Compliance, Providence College
Derick Jones, Program Manager, Translational Genomics and Population Sciences, Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Melanie Hebl, Education Coordinator, Research and Sponsored Programs, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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• Employers will learn how to help reduce stress and anxiety during times of crisis
• Employees will learn coping mechanisms to reduce stress and anxiety related burnout
• Employers and employees will learn strategies to deal with times of crisis and plan for the future

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

Watching in a group? Everyone watching the presentation can request a CEU certificate by writing down the verification code at the end of the webinar. Please make a note of the verification code as it will not be available after the webinar.

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This publication introduces the concept of business continuity planning (BCP), the importance of and process for developing a BCP, and the implementation of BCPs from the standpoint of different types of research institutions, including Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs), mid-size research universities, large-scale research universities, and academic medical centers and research institutes.

Topics include: 

• Developing a BCP 
• Key business processes continuation strategies
• BCP Implementation
• HR/IT Considerations
• Resources

(35 pages, PDF) 

Exclusively available online. Purchase includes a BCP Template (separate file). Purchase and download the PDFs. Once purchased both PDFs will be available for download for 30 days. To purchase click the “Register” button.

Andrew Chase
Vice President of Research Management and Finance
Mass General Brigham Healthcare System

Louise Griffin
Senior Director for Research Administration and Compliance
University of New Hampshire

Kristen Harding
Research Compliance Officer, Faculty of Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering
Harvard University

Kris Monahan
Director, Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance
Providence College

Jill Mortali
Director, Office of Sponsored Projects
Dartmouth College

Ara Tahmassian
Chief Research Compliance Officer
Harvard University

(90 minutes) In 2013 the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) partnered with the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) to revise and streamline existing financial assistance regulations.  The result was the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), which became effective on December 26, 2014.  In many ways, the UG changed how recipients approached the management of federal financial assistance.  The COFAR was tasked with providing clarifications in response to questions posed by the recipient community; these clarifications were issued in the form of Frequently Asked Questions.  Now, in 2020, OMB has revised the Uniform Guidance to convey further clarification and guidance.

In this webinar we will discuss key changes reflected in the 2020 revision, including updated definitions, new requirements as well as modifications to existing requirements.  Our discussion will include the government’s purpose in making a particular change, as well as the potential impact to institutions.  Please join us for an informative session reviewing one of the key documents impacting sponsored awards at our institutions. 

Prerequisites: Knowledge of the Uniform Guidance

Speakers:
Tolise Dailey, Training Manager, Johns Hopkins University
David Mayo, Director of Sponsored Research, California Institute of Technology
David Schultz, Assistant VP, Research Administration and Finance, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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" link in the handouts tab or in the links box in the meeting room to access this feature. 

Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00

• Describe the significant events leading to the 2020 Uniform Guidance revisions;
• Explain the key changes reflected in the 2020 Uniform Guidance revisions, and the government’s reasons for the changes
• Discuss potential impacts to institutional processes resulting from the 2020 Uniform Guidance revisions;
• Apply a tool provided during the webinar to assist with identifying changes between the original Uniform Guidance issuance and the 2020 revisions.

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

Watching in a group? Everyone watching the presentation can request a CEU certificate by writing down the verification code at the end of the webinar. Please make a note of the verification code as it will not be available after the webinar.

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This publication contains a wealth of information on the post-award management. 

Topics include: 

• Explanation of the framework that governs the management of post-award activities
• Detailed information on the Uniform Guidance administrative requirements
• Guidance on allowable costs
• Roles and responsibilities for monitoring, reporting, cash management, prior approvals, compliance, and activities

(85 pages, PDF)

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Nancy Dufau
Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Programs and Research
Towson University

Nancy Dufau is the Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Programs and Research at Towson University where she oversees pre-award, post-award and compliance activities. She has 25 years of experience in grant procurement and administration including 20 in higher education. She holds a Master of Arts in International Studies from the University of Miami, a Bachelor of Arts in English from Colgate University, and is a Certified Research Administrator.

Dorothy Johnson
Post-Award Supervisor, Research and Sponsored Programs
University of Wisconsin – Madison

Dorothy Johnson, CPA, CRA, CFRA, currently serves as the Manager of the Department of Health and Human Services team in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison overseeing the financial management of the university’s awards from all DHHS agencies. She has been in research administration for more than 12 years and has a Master of Science in Research Administration from Johns Hopkins University.

(90 minutes) 2 CFR 200 went into effect on December 26, 2014 removing the long-standing examples of how to meet the after-the-fact review requirement to ensure salary estimates and interim charges are reasonable for the work that was performed.  Of those previous examples included in A-21, Effort Reporting was the methodology that was implemented by most institutions despite the significant drawbacks.  Even with the publication of the UG and the Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) Payroll Certification pilots, many institutions hesitated to move away from Effort Reporting to a more simplified method to meet the after-the-fact review requirement.  This webinar will focus on the compensation requirements outlined in the Uniform Guidance 200.430, provide an overview of the Internal Control Framework for compensation compliance, highlight schools who have made the transition to an alternative to effort reporting, and provide an update on any UG changes that may impact this federal requirement. 

Prerequisites: Familiarity with the 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance Desk Reference is recommended. 

Speakers:
David Ngo, Associate Provost, New School
Lisa Mosley, Executive Director, Office of Sponsored Projects, Yale University

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" link in the handouts tab or in the links box in the meeting room to access this feature. 

Member Price: $105.00
Non-Member Price: $125.00

Participants will gain an understanding of:

1. Federal requirements for compensation compliance and the difference between salary estimates, interim charges and expenses
2. Differences between traditional effort reporting and payroll confirmation
3. Elements of an Internal Control Framework for compensation compliance
4. Examples of schools who have transitioned from the Effort Reporting methodology

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

Watching in a group? Everyone watching the presentation can request a CEU certificate by writing down the verification code at the end of the webinar. Please make a note of the verification code as it will not be available after the webinar.

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(90 minutes) Already know the basics of subaward monitoring? Let’s take a deep dive into the complexities, obscurities, and changing landscape of subawards. In this webinar we’ll talk OMB changes, risk appetite, lesser known federal requirements, foreign subrecipient monitoring, subrecipients requiring additional monitoring, and much more!

Prerequisites:
Experience with subawards, terms and Uniform Guidance is recommended 

Speakers:

Jessica McDonough, Subaward Coordinator, Dartmouth College
Laura Register, Assistant Director, Subaward Oversight & Compliance, Stanford University

Handouts will be available 24 hours before the live webinar. 

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Member Price: $105.00
Non-Member Price: $125.00

Attendees will gain an understanding/insight into the finer points of subrecipient monitoring, oversight, and compliance along with strategies to implement into organizations of any size.

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

Watching in a group? Everyone watching the presentation can request a CEU certificate by writing down the verification code at the end of the webinar. Please make a note of the verification code as it will not be available after the webinar.

The main registrant can access instructions on the Group CEU tab for group participants to receive CEU certificates.

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(90 minutes) With the wealth of information constantly coming out (or being promulgated) related to foreign influence issues, concerns – and requirements that agencies need to impose to address those concerns – it can be hard to keep up with what research administrators need to comply with.  This webinar will be a pragmatic snapshot of the national picture, what requirements exist TODAY from various federal agencies related to foreign influence and related national security issues, and what is most likely (but no promises!) heading our way in the coming months.  Some research administrators already deeply embedded in foreign influence issues may not learn anything new; for the rest of us, this will allow an opportunity to “catch up” or confirm the current interpretation of the guidance  as well as having an idea of what requirements or legislation may be bubbling up in this space in the coming months.

Prerequisites: None

Speakers:
Jim Luther, Associate Vice President Finance & Compliance Officer, Duke University
Pamela Webb, Associate Vice President for Research, University of Minnesota

Handouts will be available 24 hours before the live webinar. 

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1. Participants will be able to perform a “self-check” of proposal and award foreign influence requirements to make sure their institutions have addressed agency expectations (or know what they need to work on)
2. Participants will know where new requirements are most likely to emerge (not counting surprises!) and be able to watch for developments in these areas. 

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

Watching in a group? Everyone watching the presentation can request a CEU certificate by writing down the verification code at the end of the webinar. Please make a note of the verification code as it will not be available after the webinar.

The main registrant can access instructions on the Group CEU tab for group participants to receive CEU certificates.

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(90 minutes) The Uniform Guidance is one of the most important regulatory changes implemented in decades. While its purpose was to reduce administrative burden and safeguard against waste or misuse of funds, compliance remains the primary focus. With new proposed changes on the horizon, IHEs (Institutions of Higher Education) once again prepare to implement policies and procedures in a seemingly never-ending quest for compliance. This session will explore the Uniform Guidance sections on cost principles, internal controls, and audits.

Prerequisites:
None

Speakers:

Tolise Dailey, Training Manager, Office of the Vice Provost for Research, Johns Hopkins University
David Schultz, Assistant VP, Research Administration and Finance, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Handouts will be available 24 hours before the live webinar. 

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Participants will obtain knowledge of how these elements shape the culture of compliance.

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

Watching in a group? Everyone watching the presentation can request a CEU certificate by writing down the verification code at the end of the webinar. Please make a note of the verification code as it will not be available after the webinar.

The main registrant can access instructions on the Group CEU tab for group participants to receive CEU certificates.

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