Research Administration Round Table: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 1:30 in 700 Clark

This session will include the following topics:

• Electronic Systems Update: Technical reports [Slides]; Acronyms & abbreviations on the Portal [Handout]
• Dan Dwyer, Director, Research Administration Information Services
• Why do subcontracts take so long, and what can be done to minimize the time? A brief review of the subcontract process [Slides]
• Kim Hayes, Sr. Grant & Contract Officer, Sponsored Program Services
• Sue Stein, Subcontract Officer, Sponsored Program Services

Send us your questions:

In an effort to tailor our sessions and give you a chance to be heard, we are asking you to submit your questions regarding subcontracts to Chris Ashdown, cma20@cornell.edu prior to the meeting. Please forward your questions by August 19th!

Research Administration Round Table Discussion Survey

If you haven't already given us your input, please take a couple of minutes to complete the very brief Round Table Survey. Your answers to the three survey questions will help us develop an effective Research Administration Round Table for the campus research administration community.

http://www.osp.cornell.edu/Survey/RoundTableDiscussion.cfm

Who should attend:

• Unit Administrators from units with research activity
• Administrative and financial support staff with responsibility for preparing or processing proposals and/or developing and monitoring project budgets
• Central and College research office staff
• Other individuals involved in research administration
• Faculty are always welcome

Dates for remaining 2005 Round Table Sessions:

Wednesday, September 28 - 700 Clark Hall
Wednesday, October 26 - G10 Biotech
Wednesday, November 30 - G10 Biotech
Wednesday, December 21 - 700 Clark Hall

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