2023 Research Administrative Symposium

2023 Research Administrative Symposium

Scheduled Events

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.        VPRS Administrative Update General Session

 Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI), Jose  Berrocal Auditorium, 2nd floor 

PRESENTATION

 1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.           Walk to Mailman Center for Concurrent Sessions

                                             (See directions below)                                                  

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.          Concurrent Sessions

• F&A Rate Negotiation and the Space Survey - Mailman Center, Room 3023

  • Presented by Lionel Vera, Executive Director of Post Award, Research Administration
  • Research space has the greatest impact on our ability to maximize our F&A rate and department administrators play a huge role in gathering the data required to include in our proposal to the government. Join this session to learn what about your responsibilities and the timeline. This session is strongly recommended for at least one administrator in every department! 

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• Federal Updates - Mailman Center, 8th floor auditorium    

• • Presented by Brandon Strickland, Executive Director, Pre-Award, Research Administration
  • Learn about the latest changes and updates from the Federal Government impacting research administration including changes to NSF current and pending, latest guidance on data management and sharing plans for NIH and more.

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• Around Our World in 45 minutes: Updates from Export Control & Human Research Sections - Mailman Center, Room 3003

  • Presented by Alberto J. Caban-Martinez, D.O., Ph.D., M.P.H., C.P.H., Associate Provost for Research Integrity, Regulatory Affairs and Assessment; Kenia Viamonte, Director, Human Subject Research; and William Collins, Director, Export Control Compliance
  • Regulatory Affairs and Assessment (RAA), a unit under the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship, includes several teams dedicated to ensuring the integrity, safety and compliance of research at UM. This session will give you a quick overview of (RAA) and you will hear from the leaders of Export Control Compliance and Human Subjects Research.

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3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.          Concurrent Sessions

• F&A Rate Negotiation and the Space Survey - Mailman Center, Room 3023

  • Presented by Lionel Vera, Executive Director of Post Award, Research Administration
  • Research space has the greatest impact on our ability to maximize our F&A rate and department administrators play a huge role in gathering the data required to include in our proposal to the government. Join this session to learn what about your responsibilities and the timeline. This session is strongly recommended for at least one administrator in every department!

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• Demystifying Contracts at UM - Mailman Center, Room 3003  

  • Presented by Brandon Strickland, Executive Director of Pre-Award, Research Administration
  • Ever get confused about what office handles which contracts and how to route that contract? This session will walk through the responsibilities of the various UM central offices, demonstrate available tools and answer your questions. 

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• Understanding COI Requirements, Timing and Impact to Spending on the Award  - Mailman Center, 8th floor auditorium

  • Presented by Laura Kozma, Associate Vice President, Research Administration and Lory Hayes, Director of Disclosures and Scholarly Activities Management, Regulatory Affairs and Assessment
  • This session will get into the details of UM policy, federal regulations and how different types of disclosures impacts the ability to spend on the award. Case studies will be presented along with best practices. 

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4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.           Concurrent Sessions

• Managing a Successful Closeout - Mailman Center, 8th floor auditorium (ROOM CHANGE)

  • Presented by Stephane Malebranche, Director of Post Award, Research Administration
  • Learn the requirements, tips and best practices to closing out an award successfully. Bring your questions, Research Administration wants to partner with you for success! 

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• Federal Reps and Certs - Mailman Center, Room 3003      

  • Presented by Holly Kasem-Beg, Associate Director, Research Administration and Deborah Musgrove, Associate Director, Research Administration
  • UM is often required to complete representations and certifications about the University before submitting a proposal or receiving an award. Learn more about these, how they apply to the University and how to complete them. 

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• Twenty Questions with Laura - Mailman Center, Room 3023 (ROOM CHANGE)

  • Presented by Laura Kozma, Associate Vice President, Research Administration
  • This is an open session with Laura Kozma who leads Research Administration. Bring your questions, issues and concerns, all topics are on the table! 

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