Event
Event Details
Where:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
When:
May 4 - 8, 2024
May 4 - 8, 2024
Attain Partners is speaking during the 2024 NCURA Region III (Southeastern) Spring Meeting. Hear from our research administration experts May 4 – 8 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Are you attending? Add these informative sessions to your conference agenda—or meet one-on-one with our experts at Booth #1. We’d love to schedule a time to discuss solutions for any current issues your institution may be facing. Contact us today.
Federal Audits at Universities: Common Errors, Findings, and Federal Plans
Monday, May 6 | 2:30p | Atlantic IV
Audits – Federal and Institutional Perspectives: This interaction session will provide insights from the federal OIG perspective and institutional viewpoints in understanding the audit process, current federal thinking about audits, and how institutions might consider how to anticipate and proactively address potential audit concerns.
Speakers
- Gil Tran, Attain Partners
- Julie B. Cole, Clemson University
- Rebecca Warlick, Clemson University
Here, Hold My Drink!: Crazy, Outlandish, and Sometimes Allowable Requests by PIs
Monday, May 6 | 2:30p | Bonnet II
Speakers will present some outlandish, wild, and wacky requests made to them or their coworkers to provide a mindful session of scenarios to provide out-of-the-box thinking required in research administration. It will be an interactive session that will bring about interesting scenarios many have never considered.
Speakers
- Paige Robinson, CRA, Attain Partners
- Leigh Stephens, CRA, Attain Partners
- Jeanne Viviani
- Ian Webster
How to Transfer an NIH Award in 73 Easy Steps
Monday, May 6 | 4p | Bonnet I
How many of us have sat down to work on a transfer application only to find out that it was due 2 months ago? Or that the relinquishing institution still has not filed the relinquishment statement? Or that the PI is now mid-move with a spouse and kids and has ZERO time to really participate in this process (understandably)? This session will work through the overarching process of facilitating an NIH transfer application, primarily from the receiving institution’s vantage, from the point where we learn that the faculty member is joining our institution to the point of submission of the application package.
Speaker
- Lindsey Demerritt, Attain Partners
- Regina Holl, University of Massachusetts Medical
- Karen Gardiner, University of Massachusetts Medical
Changes to the Uniform Guidance (“Extreme Makeover: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 Edition“)
Tuesday, May 7 | 8:45a | Atlantic III
This session will discuss the key changes that will be published in the Uniform Guidance prior to the time of the conference. The session will provide the background and describe why these changes were made and how they will affect universities and other grantees. Finally, the session will discuss implementation of the changes. (Co-presenter will be Gil Tran formerly Senior Policy Analyst at OMB).
What are the major revisions? When will the revisions become effective? How will the revisions impact the administration of your research grants?
Speakers
- Gil Tran, Attain Partners
- Robert Cohen, Attain Partners
Don’t Miss Out
Get instant access to Gil Tran’s on-demand webinar, The Final Reveal – Extreme Makeover: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 Edition, discussing the policy updates.
The Role of the Grant Manager
Tuesday, May 7 | 8:45a | Oceanside I
In our rapidly evolving academic landscape, the role of a Grant Manager has transcended its traditional boundaries. Today, a Grant Manager is not just an administrator; they’ve become a vital catalyst for progress. They inspire, encourage, facilitate, and support the entire research enterprise. In this discussion group, we will delve into each of these facets to explore how embracing this changing role can lead to positive outcomes in the world of university research administration.
Let’s embark on a journey to uncover the potential of the evolving “Role of the Grant Manager.” We’ll examine how Grant Managers can inspire innovation, encourage collaboration, facilitate efficiency, and offer unwavering support to researchers. Together, we will discover the transformative power of this pivotal role and how it can be harnessed to drive success in our institution.
Speaker
- Paige Robinson, CRA, Attain Partners
- Erika Cottingham, Auburn University
PI-nspiration: The Art of Wooing PIs and Other Elusive Beings
Tuesday, May 7 | 1:30p | Bonnet I
Building and maintaining strong relationships with PIs is a crucial aspect of successful research administration. In this session, we will explore the art of cultivating and sustaining robust partnerships with PIs, emphasizing the importance of effective communication, collaboration, and mutual understanding. We’ll also discuss the complexities of dropping new employees and consultants into the mix and how to kickstart those relationships with faculty.
Speakers
- Marc Haon, Attain Partners
- Paige Robinson, CRA, Attain Partners
- Melinda Fischer, Clemson University
- Abby Guillory, University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
