2023 Symposium Topics

TitlePresenterDescriptionMaterialsRACC
Tango Card for Study Subject Incentive ProcessesBrett Kenney, Brooke O'Neal, Amanda Chang, Samantha ThompsonThis session will provide a review of the Tango request form and process for campus. Presentation

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Industry Contracts, Budgets and Payment Schedules. Oh my!Chrissy KinkadeDescribe how working with industry differs from other sponsors.

Identify best practices when drafting industry sponsored budgets.

Outline key points to consider when developing a payment schedule.

Highlight important contract provisions in industry agreements.
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iLabs: General Info, Tips, and Tricks Michael Akridge, Ben WrightThis training will provide users and managers insight on how to properly manage their account, lab, and/or department. We will discuss the different user roles, responsibilities, access, and rights to better function in their role.Presentation

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Research Core Agreements: Contracts Between Core Facilities and External Customers Diane Koltz, Ben WrightDoes your core have external customers? Are you interested in expanding your core's customer base to include external customers? This session will provide details on what should be in place in order to provide services to external customers and how to conveniently ensure that those contracts are submitted and executed appropriately. The OSP Contracting Team assists cores through the process of creating, negotiating, and executing these agreements. Presenters will summarize the contract process, provide helpful information on the expectations for core facilities, discuss commonly-asked questions and obstacles, and detail changes to streamline contract execution. Core directors, staff, and anyone involved with agreements between core facilities and external customers are encouraged to attend.Presentation

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Yes
Navigating the New OSP WebsiteAmanda Chang, Samantha Thompson, Jen BarnettThis session provides an overview of the new OSP website, which includes the new organization and additional resources.Presentation

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No
Clinical Trial Set-Up Process Flow from ALICE to RAMSeSAshwini Roy-Chaudhury, Kimberly Austin, and Jennifer TeixeiraPresentation

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Yes
Looking Ahead: A Panel on Upcoming Research Security ProgramJoy Bryde, Brian Collier, William BuchaPresentation

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No
Essentials of Budget Development & Avoiding PitfallsMarybeth Lavrakas, Jim KennyThis session is designed to enhance your budget development skills. We will examine specific cost categories, review common challenges, and offer strategies to evade pitfalls.Presentation

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Yes
P-Cards for Study Subject Incentive ProcessesAmanda Chang, Samantha ThompsonThis session will provide a review of the new P-Card request form and process for campus.Presentation

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Yes
Accounting Best Practices in ConnectCarolina: Understanding Balance Sheet and Journal EntriesHua Shen, Daysi Allen, Nicholas ShivesPresentation

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Yes
Understanding the DUA & MTA ProcessOSP Contracting TeamPresentation


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**Please note that, due to a technical difficulty, the beginning portion of this presentation's audio is unavailable**
Yes
Rate Reviews for Research Service Centers/Core Facilities Brian Bertlshofer JR Pike, Ben WrightDoes the thought of an upcoming rate review keep you up at night or lead to stress-induced questioning of career choices? We are here to help! The OSP Cost Analysis and Compliance Team, along with the OVCR/OSP Research Core Development Team, will provide updates and information on the rate review process for research service centers (core facilities). Presenters will discuss commonly-asked questions, changes and improvements made to the review process, helpful tips and tricks, and guidance on obtaining financial information required for completing the rate review documents. Core directors and anyone associated with RSC rate reviews are invited to attend.Presentation

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Yes
Common COI Challenges and FAQsJoy BrydePresentation

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Yes
Navigating the Purchasing ProcessChristy Baldridge, Mark SillmanPresentation

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Yes
Reviewing and Resolving Effort Tasks in the ecrt Effort Reporting SystemBrian Bertlshofer, JR PikeThe effort certification process can be fast paced and confusing at times. One source of confusion can be determining what to do with an effort task. During this session you will learn more about what generates an effort task and how to perform the analysis to take action and resolve the tasks in your worklist. Effort Coordinators interested in becoming more efficient with the ecrt system and learning more about the building blocks of effort certification are invited to attend.Presentation

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Yes
The Clinical Research Landscape: A Finance and Operations PerspectiveAshwini Roy-Chaudhury, Bill ElmorePresentation

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Yes
Navigating the Slippery Slopes of Transformational LeadershipStacy Barca, Lance UnderwoodPresentation

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Yes
Service Center Model for Supporting Research AdministrationYana Biblin, Ross BabinecPresentation

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No
Cash Advances - Request Form and Voucher ProcessAmanda Chang, Samantha Thompson, Brett KenneyThis session will provide a review of the new Cash Advance request form and process for campus.Presentation

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Yes
Prior Approvals and Budget RevisionKathryn Calderone, Caitlin MurnPresentation

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Yes
Is it A Gift or A Sponsored Project?Christina LawrencePresentation

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Yes
Research Core Development: Updates and Initiatives Kara Clissold, Ben WrightThe OVCR/OSP Research Core Development Team will provide updates on current initiatives and a look ahead to future plans. Updates will include iLabs, financial reporting, asset management, rate reviews, vendor events, and highlights from FY2023. Core directors, core staff, and anyone working closely with core facilities are encouraged to attend.Presentation

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Let’s Talk: A Forum for Administrators Engaged in the Award LifecycleAmy Elliott, Chester Williams, Penny Hawkins, Nhandi KenionCreate a comfortable, engaging and interactive environment that offers a space for Administrators in OSP and campus departments to network, discuss topics and learn from each other
Enhance the professional role of Administrators and improve the quality of the work environment
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Breakout: Stress & Time Management

Breakout: Training

Breakout: Effective Communication

Breakout: Professional Development


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CRMS and ALICELaura Parker, Cassandra BarnhardtPresentation

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Yes
RAMSeS: Essentials of the IPFOSP Research Administration TeamPresentation

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Yes
Introducing Dimensions and AltmetricsHeidi Becker, Fei YuRecordingNo
Export Compliance For University Research Administrators: A Practical GuideWilliam Bucha, Quinton JohnsonPresentation

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Yes
RAMSeS: Essentials of Project Administration and RAMTracker SearchOSP Research Administration TeamPresentation

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Yes
Grant Management from the Department PerspectiveLexie Groner, Bridget HollingsworthBest practices for managing a multi-million-dollar, multi-part award. The focus will be on communication, documentation, and compliance between project staff and departmental research administration in successful award management.Presentation

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Yes
OSP Advance Reconciliation Form and Journal ProcessOSP Pre-Audit TeamPresentation

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Yes
Using Qualitative Methods to Ensure Fair Assessment of ApplicantsMelody SnowPresentation

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Yes
SPARC: the New and Improved SIPBrie Teer, Kimberly AustinPresentation

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Yes