The Region VI Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) is proud to announce our next lunchtime learning session on how to obtain managerial buy in for conference attendance. We have NCURA’s Annual Meeting in August as well as the Region VI/VI meeting in November in Costa Mesa, CA. Our speakers will provide their experiences and recommendations on what is necessary when requesting permission and funds to attend a professional development conference.

Join us on April 8, 2025, to hear two past regional chairs Jennifer Cory and David Scarbeary-Simmons talk about managerial buy in.

Jennifer Cory, MA, CRA is the Director of Strategy and Operations at the Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine at Stanford University and our past Region VI chair. In her 20+ years of academic and research administration experience, she has worked in a foreign university, been an institutional signing official handling pre-award and compliance, managed a clinical department, and has participated in various University committees and focus groups that aim to improve research administration processes. She has been presenting nationally and teaching for over 15 years, including in the role of traveling faculty for NCURA, has served on numerous Program Committees, and is the Co-Chair of Region VI/VII Lead Me Mentoring Program.

David Scarbeary-Simmons, is Senior Director, Sponsored Research Administration at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute. David has been in research administration since 2015 and worked in higher education for over 13 years before moving into his current role. David has been an active member of NCURA for several years and has been a regular workshop and session presenter at many NCURA conferences both at the regional and national levels. His presentations have primarily been focused on post-award from a central perspective as well as topics that address training, retention, and employee development. David is past Chair of NCURA Region VII, has previously served as mentor for the NCURA LeadMe program for several years, and is on the Traveling Workshop Faculty - Level I Fundamentals.

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The session is free for registrants.

For additional information or questions, please contact EPDC Chair, Vanessa Quiroz Hotz.

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The Region VI Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) is proud to announce our first session of 2025 – An Introduction to Audits with Stephanie Gray and Beata Najman. The objectives are to provide an introduction session to our attendees to better understand audits, the purpose, the players, the process and scope as well as to be prepared for an audit, whether from internal, sponsor, state, etc.

The session outline will include:

• Audit basics

• Types of audits

• How to talk to auditors and prepare for an audit

• 2 CFR PART 200, Appendix XI Compliance Supplement​

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Stephanie Gray, MBA is currently the Senior Manager of the Business Assurance Services (formally known as Internal Audit) at SRI International. Stephanie holds a CPA (Certified Public Accountant, licensed in Texas and Oklahoma), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), and CISA (Certified Information System Auditor), and brings over seventeen years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry. She received her MBA degree from Pepperdine University and BBA in accounting from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Beata Najman, MBA, CFRA is the Director of Contracts & Grants Accounting at the University of California, Berkeley. Beata earned her MBA degree in finance from California State University, East Bay, and BS in international business from San Francisco State University. She has over 23 years of research administration experience, and was previously at the University of California, Irvine and the University of California, San Francisco.  

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​Registration will close on Tuesday, February 11. The presentation link will be provided to registrants by February 12, 2025. The session is free for registrants.

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For additional information or questions, please contact EPDC Chair, Vanessa Quiroz Hotz.

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The Region VI Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) is proud to announce our series on Subaward Concepts, Requirements, and Management Series, this is the third and final session in the series this year focusing on subaward management.  The series is not meant to be an in-depth training, but an opportunity for colleagues to present and discuss tips, tricks and tools that have worked (or not worked). This third session in the series is titled “The Single Audit,” which is meant to provide attendees with the importance and usefulness of the single audit related to subrecipients; as well as detail/explain the history of the single audit and provide insights on the information that can be gathered for subrecipient risk assessment.

Join us on October 28, 2024, for “The Single Audit” with Robert Prentiss and Joshua Kerber

Robert Prentiss got his start in research administration at the University of Texas at Austin, where he worked in a variety of post-award financial roles. He now works on subrecipient monitoring in the Office of Sponsored Projects at Yale University. Since 2014, he has volunteered with the Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP), a cooperative initiative among federal agencies and research organizations designed to reduce the administrative burden associated with research grants and contracts. He is now co-chair of the FDP’s Expanded Clearinghouse Subcommittee.

Joshua Kerber is the Post Award Manager for Finance in the Sponsored Projects Services office at the University of Oregon, where he has been since 2011.

Register by Friday, October 25 via the below linked Announcement. The presentation link will be provided to registrants by October 27, 2024. The subaward series is free for registrants.

For additional information or questions, please contact EPDC Chair, Vanessa Quiroz Hotz.

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The Region VI Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) is proud to announce our Lunchtime Learning Series; a short 45-minute session with a focus on a specific topic. This is the second in a three part series and is not meant to be an in-depth training, but an opportunity for colleagues to present and discuss tips, tricks and tools that have worked (or not worked). This month’s focus is on the revisions to 2 CFR 200 that will impact subawards and subrecipient monitoring. The session goals are to provide guidance for attendees to understand the implementation timelines for each update and discuss best practices, ideas, and questions from the participants.

Join us July 9 for Behind the Regs with Carrie Chesbro and Roseann Luongo.

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Register by July 7, 2024 via the below linked Announcement. The presentation link will be provided to registrants by July 8, 2024.  The session is free for registrants. 

For additional information or questions, please contact EPDC Chair, Vanessa Quiroz Hotz.

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The Region VI Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) is proud to announce our next opportunity, Enhancing Success Through Emotional Intelligence (EI) with Rosemary Madnick and Kartik Yadav.

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the capacity to understand, manage, and utilize emotions effectively in yourself and others. It involves self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management. These skills are crucial for effective communication, establishing healthy relationships, and achieving success in both personal and professional domains. EI empowers individuals to navigate social complexities, lead with empathy, and enhance overall well-being.

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We invite you to join us for a compelling presentation on Emotional Intelligence (EI), where we will delve into the key skills required for recognizing, understanding, managing, and influencing emotions both in yourself and others. This presentation aims to offer a thorough overview of EI and highlight its significant impact on personal and professional development.

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Learning Objectives:

• Develop a solid understanding of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its key components.

• Apply practical tools to enhance and strengthen their own Emotional Intelligence.

• Implement actionable strategies to effectively utilize Emotional Intelligence skills in personal and professional contexts.

Register by June 16 via the below linked Announcement. The presentation link will be provided to registrants by June 17.  The session is free for registrants. 

For additional information or questions, please contact EPDC Chair, Vanessa Quiroz Hotz.

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The Region VI Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) is proud to announce our next lunchtime learning, informational session on how to obtain managerial buy in for conference attendance. We have NCURA’s Annual Meeting in August as well as the Region VI/VI meeting in September in Albuquerque, NM. Our speakers will provide their experiences and recommendations on what is necessary when requesting permission and funds to attend a professional development conference. 

Join us on May 31, 2024, to hear our past Region VI and Region VII (now in Region VI) chairs Jennifer Cory and David Scarbeary-Simmons talk about managerial buy in. 

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Register by Wednesday, May 29 via the below linked Announcement. The presentation link will be provided to registrants by May 30. The session is free for registrants. 

For additional information or questions, please contact EPDC Chair, Vanessa Quiroz Hotz.

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The Region VI Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) is proud to announce  our series on Subaward Concepts, Requirements, and Management Series, which will consist of three sessions this year focusing on subaward management.  The series is not meant to be an in-depth training, but an opportunity for colleagues to present and discuss tips, tricks and tools that have worked (or not worked). This first in the series is titled “NIH Lab Notebook Requirements, What We’ve Learned, and Best Practices.” 

Join us on May 9, 2024, for “NIH Lab Notebook Requirements, What We’ve Learned, and Best Practices” with Beth Kingsley and Robert Prentiss.

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The Region VI Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) is proud to announce our Lunchtime Learning Series; a short 45-minute session with a focus on a specific topic. The series is not meant to be an in-depth training, but an opportunity for colleagues to present and discuss tips, tricks and tools that have worked (or not worked). This month’s focus is on Subaward Financial Management. 

Join us Thursday, November 30 for Subaward Financial Management with Jenna Allen, Carrie Chesbro and Anke Moore.

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The Region VI Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) is proud to announce our Lunchtime Learning Series; a short 45-minute session with a focus on a specific topic. The series is not meant to be an in-depth training, but an opportunity for colleagues to present and discuss tips, tricks and tools that have worked (or not worked). This month’s focus is on Proposal Review & Submission where we can have an informal conversation with colleagues regarding the potential pitfalls of proposal submission and review from our seasoned research administrators. 

Join us Wednesday, August 23 for our Lunchtime Learning Series: Proposal Review & Submission with Jeff Derr, providing a departmental perspective, and Jenna Isakson, with the central office perspective. 

Jeff and Jenna will cover issues related to institutional proposal deadlines, communication, and central value-add among other items. 
 

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The Region VI Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) is proud to announce our Pre-Award Basics webinar. We have numerous individuals entering research administration for the first time, the early-research administrator (1-3 years) and some who are coming back to the field after a hiatus. This course is designed to provide a foundation in pre-award basics for the new, early and returning research administrators. We intend for registrants to leave the webinar with a strong pre-award foundation, resources to support their work, professional development, and an introduction to a network for support in the field. 

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The Region VI Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) is embracing the opportunity to continue the conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Join us for a discussion on Breaking Down Cultural Norms within the Academic Setting: Strategies for Creating a Safe Space for Honest and Open Dialogue. We endeavor to expand on our mission and vision to provide a diverse and equitable workplace and social environment through discussion and education with a free discussion group to talk about issues relating to the academic setting and encourage safe, open environments to foster cultural and ethical change in the workplace.

Cybersecurity and data integrity requirements such as CUI and NIST 800-171 are the new normal in the world of research data. The aim of this workshop is to bring together the affected parties - faculty, contract and grant administration and IT professionals - for a discussion on how to efficiently facilitate research with these new priorities and requirements. This workshop will provide a regulatory overview, a discussion on creating awareness, getting buy-in, policy issues and approaches to IT security architecture. Participants will hear from a faculty panel regarding their experiences.