Day One Resources
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024
Select a session below to view the description and available resources.
7:30 am___|__Morning Yoga
Morning Yoga
Host: ____ Nicky Jurgens
Location: _NAU International Pavilion / Zoom
Description
Nicky Jurgens from NAU will kick off the Tri-University Research Administration Convening with yoga to help us de-stress before the activities begin! Following our yoga session, NAU Health and Wellness will offer a Mindful Meditation exercise. After this enlightening session, you’ll be sure to be in the right head space for conference activities!
9:00 am___|__Opening Session__|__Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Plenary Speaker
Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Land Acknowledgement
Speaker: _ Dr. Paul S. Keim
Location: _NAU International Pavilion / Zoom
Description
TURAC 2024+ will begin with opening remarks from a research expert from Northern Arizona University, Dr. Paul S. Keim
10:15 am__|__Going from Good to Great, Starting with Grit
Going from Good to Great, Starting with Grit
Speaker: _ Alexus Robertson and Jeremiah Thompson
Location: _NAU International Pavilion / Zoom
Description
In this session new research administrators will get a light onboarding experience. Guidance on where to start as an RA, ask questions, and get access to professional development resources.
10:15 am__|__Choose Your Own Adventure
Choose Your Own Adventure: Careers in Research Administration
Speaker: _ Samaneh Moeini, Shana McLelland, Lisa Allen
Location: _NAU International Pavilion / Zoom
Description
Choose Your Own Adventure: Careers in Research Administration is a dynamic session aimed at illuminating the diverse pathways within this field. Participants embark on an exploration of research administration career options, guided by discussions on mentorship, ownership, and available resources. Attendees learn to take the lead in their professional development by actively pursuing opportunities for growth and leadership. Through interactive discussions, they gain practical strategies and skills for taking their career to the next level. This session also offers a wealth of resources—from educational programs to networking opportunities—empowering individuals to succeed in research administration.
Learning Objectives:
- be able to identify multiple career paths open to research administrators and how to determine what skills might be needed to advance in those career paths.
- learn that a successful career in research administration requires deliberate action on their part and be able to identify concrete actions they can take to advance their careers.
- be able to identify institutional and general resources available to them to grow their knowledge and perspective of research administration.
10:15 am__|__Senior Leadership Connection
Senior Leadership Connection
Speaker: _ Valerie Keim and Samantha Mungia
Location: _NAU International Pavilion / Zoom
Description
In this discussion group, research administration leaders will have the opportunity to compare notes and strategies for tackling current challenges in the field. The discussion agenda will be crowdsourced from assistant/associate directors, directors, assistant/associate vice presidents, and vice president level participants; topics could include AI in research administration, research security/institutional compliance, recruitment and retention, career growth, etc.
12:00 pm__|__Intelligent Matchmaking
Intelligent Matchmaking | Online & In-Person
Host: ____ Networking Committee
Location: _NAU International Pavilion / Zoom
Description
Guess Who: Research Administration Edition. Come join us for a familiar childhood favorite, but make it Research Administration! Get to know your colleagues by asking them yes/no questions and find your mystery people! On top of the fun, earn the chance to win a gift card!
1:30 pm___|__F&A Rate Agreement Process
F&A Rate Agreement Process
Speaker: _ Sarah Kern and Jennifer Smolnik
Location: _NAU International Pavilion / Zoom
Description
Considerations for Facility & Administration Costs (“Indirects”) continue to be an important consideration in the work of research administrators across the lifecycle of sponsored programs. Academic institutions, including those in Arizona, are continuously interested in accurate, relevant, and fiscally prudent indirect cost rate applications and how those derived rates ultimately impact sponsored proposals and awards. This session, which includes presenters from industry/consulting partners in the F&A rate negotiation process, will include perspectives around the do’s-and-don’ts of the rate-building and negotiation process with the cognizant agencies of the Federal government. After defining the elements of indirect cost calculations, our presenters will discuss the rate negotiation process, and the key outcomes of such processes that impact our work. Q&A time will be afforded as well for all session attendees.
2:15 pm___|__Research Administration in Arizona
Navigating the Nexus | Research Administration in Arizona: Connecting with state/local entities and tribal nations, and working towards Cohesion across the tri-university landscape
Speaker: _ Dr. Nicolette Teufel-Shone, Heather Clark, and Andrea Christelle
Location: _NAU International Pavilion / Zoom
Description
This panel discussion will delve into the multifaceted dynamics of research administration, strategic connections, and their critical intersections with tribal nations, Arizona universities, state, and local entities. Experts from diverse backgrounds will share insights, best practices, and real-world examples to navigate this nexus effectively, fostering meaningful collaborations and advancing equitable research endeavors. Join us for an illuminating conversation on the pivotal role of research administration in bridging academia, state and local entities and tribal nations for mutual benefit and cohesive, sustainable development.
4:00 pm___|__Cohesion through Communication
Cohesion through Communication: Strategies for Connecting Across Divides – Communication Strategies
Speaker: _ Nena Bloom, Erin Gill, Amber Martin, and Rachel Rice
Location: _NAU International Pavilion / Zoom
Description
Communication is at the heart of relationship-building, research community education, and maintain successful processes and partnerships. At times, however, it can feel like stakeholders in different groups speak different languages (pre-award/post-award staff, central/departmental, staff/faculty). In this session, we will discuss strategies for communicating and connecting with colleagues successfully.
4:00 pm___|__Pre-Post Bridge Session
Pre-Post Bridge Session: Making pre-award decisions for post-award success
Speaker: _ Joelina Peck
Location: _NAU International Pavilion / Zoom
Description
This session will help pre-award administrators identify potential cost categories at the proposal stage and understand how these costs may create issues for post-award. We will focus on the unique challenges of budgeting at the proposal stage and take a deep dive into each of the identified cost categories to learn strategies to help minimize the impact on post-award.
Learning objectives:
- Participants will obtain a better understanding of how budgeting at pre-award may impact post-award.
- Participants will learn strategies for tackling some of the unique budget challenges to minimize the impact on post-award management.
- Participants will understand the importance of communication between pre-award and post-award for effective award management.