Bridging the Gap – A Year for Change in Research Administration

NCURA Region IV Spring Meeting 

Minneapolis, Minnesota 

April 26-29, 2009

Registration Materials

We are pleased to post a draft version of the program.  We expect it to be continually updated as information is available.  Program is current and FINAL as of 4/13/2009.

The program will include the following Track Topics:  Biomedical, Department, Federal, Pre/Post Award, Professional Development, Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions, and Senior Topics.

Featured Half-Day Workshops Beginning Sunday, April 26, 2009:  

Pre-Award Basics & Beyond Basics              Introduction to Post-Award Administration

Contracting 101                                         Department Research Administrator 101

To the Left or To the Right: Facing the Challenges of Research Administration

OMB Circulars

Keynote Speaker, Roberto Ballarini, James L. Record Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, will kick off the meeting describing the research and findings on the Minneapolis I-35W bridge collapse.

Please Note:  As speakers submit requests based on specific travel schedules, some session times are changing in the draft versions.  Be sure to visit the FINAL program for your favorite session's time slot.

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GOING GREEN - Region IV will follow the example set by the National NCURA conference by providing session handouts electronically, prior to the meeting.  By providing electronic handouts early, we can help the environment by conserving a few trees and give our members an opportunity to review and print session handouts prior to attending the meeting

Also, we will post the full version of the program with complete descriptions on line.  On site, the program will be limited to the titles, a brief description summary, and speakers in order to conserve paper.

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The program will be held at the University Radisson.  See Hotel & Transportation Info for more details. 

Download a simple travel page with hotel, ground transportation, and driving directions all included.

The University Radisson is conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from the Airport on the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis’ campus.  Local attractions are just minutes from the hotel.  A list of local attractions are included on the web site.

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The regional reception will be in the University Radisson’s Ballroom.  While enjoying entertainment from Illumination Fire Troupe http://www.illuminationfiretroupe.com/; members will enjoy samplings of food from many of the states within Region IV.

The Program Committee includes Chair-Elect:  Jaynee Tolle (University of Cincinnati); Co-Chairs:  Jamie Caldwell (Loyola University) and Connie Motoki (Washington University, St. Louis); Track Leaders:  Tricia Callahan (Miami University); Tamara Hill (University of Louisville); James Maus (Washington University, St. Louis); Marjorie Piechowski (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee); Jeffrey Ritchie (Aurora Health Partners); and Ann Smith (Michigan State University).