Tri-University Research Administration Convening⁺

What is TURAC⁺?

The Tri-University Research Administration Convening is a free hybrid event designed to provide research administrators at Arizona’s three public universities the opportunity to learn new skills and network with other research administrators across the state.

TURAC 2025 💡 Registration is open!

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce that Registration is Open for the 2025 Tri-University Research Administration Conference (TURAC). Please join us as we share best practices, explore transformative technologies, and reimagine the role of research administration in a rapidly evolving global landscape. The draft agenda is attached.

Date: October 1-3, 2025
Location: ASU, NAU, and University of Arizona main campuses (Opening Session) and online
Hosted by: ASU, NAU, and University of Arizona

👉 Register Here: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEACKVUZQLRB/home/

There are two registration options:

In-person and Virtual – select this option if you plan to attend one of the in-person opening sessions at ASU, NAU, or University of Arizona. Following the opening session, the remainder of the conference will be conducted online.
- Register by September 17, 2025 for the In-person and Virtual option at ASU.
- Register by September 19, 2025 for the In-person and Virtual option at the U of A.
- Register by September 24, 2025 for the In-person and Virtual option at NAU.
Virtual Only – select this option if you plan to attend the entire conference online. Virtual-only attendees will be able to watch the virtual portion of the opening session.

For a walk-through of the registration process: https://app.screencast.com/Jou70LdYTewcM

What to Expect:

🚀 Visionary Keynote Address from leaders driving change in research administration (details to come!)
🔍 Topical Tracks on AI Applications, Leadership & Team Development, Pre- and Post-Award, Compliance & Contracting, and New Horizons
🧠 Panel Discussion focused on managing research administration through recent federal actions
🌐 Networking Activities designed to foster meaningful connections across institutions and research administration sub-disciplines

Whether you’re a seasoned administrator or new to the field, this conference offers a platform to learn, share, and lead. Together, we’ll chart new paths forward—elevating our profession and expanding the impact of research administration across our state and beyond.

Warm regards,
TURAC 2025 Chairs & Program Committee

If you experience any issues with registration, send an email to [email protected] with “Registration” in the subject line, and someone will get back to you.

Joelina Peck, Associate Director Research Operations
School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering
College of Engineering
Arizona State University
[email protected]

Melinda Marino, Research Advancement Manager
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Arizona State University
[email protected]

Vincent Borleske, Director
College of Engineering
University of Arizona
[email protected]

Land Acknowledgement Statement

Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona collectively acknowledge that the campuses are situated on the ancestral lands of twenty-two federally recognized tribes located across Arizona. These universities collectively honor the past, present, and future generations of Native Americans, who have lived here for millennia and will forever call this place home. Committed to diversity, the institutions integrate Indigenous knowledge into their practices and strive to cultivate sustainable relationships with Native Nations through education, partnerships, and community service.