Research Administration Update
09/11/09 | 9:00am
Brenda Griffin, Heather Lopez and Nancy McMahon
This course provides an update into new and emerging issues related to award processing and management at WSU. It is intended for those new to research administration as well as those needing to brush up on emerging issues. Topics include new forms and availability of online entry and processing, information on improved databases and workflow processing, and policy and procedure updates.
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OGRD Guide
SPS Updates
2009-10 RAS Schedule
Life Cycle of a Sponsored Project
09/25/09 | 9:00am
Jackie Bolden
This course provides an overview of the grant process and highlights the roles of the principal investigator, the department administrator, the Office of Grant and Research Development and Sponsored Program Services.
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Budgeting for Sponsored Projects
10/09/09 | 9:00am
Erin Rice
The first session of this two-part class defines sponsored projects and explain how they differ from other activities. Emphasis is placed upon OMB Circulars A21 and A110, and direct costs vs. facilities and administrative costs.
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Proposal Submission, Review and Acceptance
10/30/09 | 9:00am
Carrie Johnston
This workshop provides insight into the proposal submission process including application kits and physical requirements of proposals along with the internal policies and procedures of the Office of Grant and Research Development.
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Ins and Outs of Contracts
11/20/09 | 9:00am
Brenda Griffin
This course covers issues that are unique to contracts including contract basics, WSU's standard research agreement, hot topics associated with contracts, and contract close-out.
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Training Manual
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Effort Certification and Cost Sharing
12/11/09 | 9:00am
Bob Beckmann
This workshop describes cost sharing, when it must be documented and reported, and why the federal government requires it. The effort certification form will be discussed in detail and tips for processing these forms at the departmental level will be provided.
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Tranining Manual
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BPPM References
Understanding Facilities and Administration Costs
01/15/10 | 9:00am
Karen Breese
This course provides insight into the purpose and use of facilities and administrative costs charged to sponsored projects. It address the importance ofcollecting those costs and Washington State University’s policy on exceptions to sponsors.
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Facilities and Administrative Costs Primer
Research Compliance Overview
01/29/10 | 9:00am
David Clark
This class provides an overview of the major regulations that affect research. Topics to be addressed include human subjects, biological materials, animals, conflicts of interest, export controls and others. The Presidential Committees that oversee these areas of research will also be discussed.
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Assurances and References Resource
Award Administration | Part One: The Basics
02/12/10 | 9:00am
Nancy McMahon and Kim Small
The first of a four-part series dealing with how to administer an award, this section focuses upon the rules and regulations regarding expenditures imposed by various external and internal entities.
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Award Administration | Part Two: The Forms
02/26/10 | 9:00am
Nancy McMahon and Kim Small
This section of the series provides instruction on completing the SPAR, ETR, Sideways, EAA, and Subcontract Request forms.
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Award Administration | Part Three: Audits and Audit Issues
03/12/10 | 9:00am
Heather Lopez
A presentation by a representative of the Internal Audit Office is provided in this section, highlighting high risk areas and tips on how to protect the department.
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Award Administration | Part Four:
Balances, Facts & Data Warehouse
04/02/10 | 9:00am
Nancy McMahon and Esther Tate
The ultimate objective of this final section of the series is to demonstrate how to use BALANCES, FACTS, and the Data Warehouse to minimize the need for a separate ancillary system.
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