From alharris at langston.edu Mon Mar 2 09:23:49 2015 From: alharris at langston.edu (Harris,Ardenna L) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2015 15:23:49 +0000 Subject: [Okgrantsmanship] Remember to send items for GRANT NEWS! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Please see attachment [cid:image001.jpg at 01D054CA.96F2B5C0] Ardenna L. Harris, B.A. M.Ed. / Director / Office of Sponsored Programs Office: 405-466-2039 / Fax: 405-466-6014 alharris at langston.edu Langston University 1-877-466-2231 P.O Box 907 / Langston, OK 73050 www.langston.edu [cid:image002.jpg at 01D054CA.96F2B5C0] [cid:image003.jpg at 01D054CA.96F2B5C0] [cid:image004.jpg at 01D054CA.96F2B5C0] This e-mail message may contain confidential or legally privileged information and is intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s). Any unauthorized disclosure, dissemination, distribution, copying or the taking of any action in reliance on the information herein is prohibited. E-mails are not secure and cannot be guaranteed to be error free as they can be intercepted, amended, or contain viruses. Anyone who communicates with us by e-mail is deemed to have accepted these risks. Langston University is not responsible for errors or omissions in this message and denies any responsibility for any damage arising from the use of e-mail. Any opinion and other statement contained in this message and any attachment are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the university. From: okgrantsmanship-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:okgrantsmanship-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Mason, Linda Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 12:13 PM To: Oklahoma Regional Sponsored Programs Directors (okgrantsmanship at lists.onenet.net); cag at lists.onenet.net Subject: [Okgrantsmanship] Remember to send items for GRANT NEWS! This is a short month, and it is time to send announcements of grants you have received to be included in GRANT NEWS. 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Dr. Linda Mason Coordinator of Grant Writing Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-225-9486 desk 405-706-8757 cell 405-225-9230 FAX lmason at osrhe.edu www.okhighered.org/grant-opps/ Do not be afraid to give your time to writing grant proposals. Time given to planning proposals is never time lost, but is rather time gained, so that our research, our programs, our collaborations and indeed our whole profession may become more profoundly significant. Forwarding from Vetria Byrd (vlbyrd at clemson.edu) of Clemson University. Please reply directly to Vetria, and please feel free to forward to anyone who may be interested and appropriate. ================================================================== SUMMARY: Research Experience for Undergraduates, summer 2015 Collaborative Data Visualization Applications Program Dates: Mon June 1 ? Fri July 24 2015 Applications due Tue March 31 2015 Contact: Vetria Byrd (vlbyrd at clemson.edu) http://citi.clemson.edu/viz/reu DETAILS: Clemson University is accepting applications for participation in the REU Site: Research Experience for Undergraduates in Collaborative Data Visualization Applications for summer 2015. REU Site funded by NSF ACI Award 1359223. Who should apply: all undergraduate students, enrolled in an undergraduate university/college with an interest in visualization. The program is funded by the NSF and as such all participants must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. What majors will be considered: Visualization plays a key role in all areas of research; all academic majors are encouraged to apply. Some highlights from the 2014 VisREU Experience: [1] In 2014 the VisREU Program was held up as a model REU Site by NSF. [2] The entire REU Site attended the XSEDE14 Conference in Atlanta, GA; with 50% of the VisREU participants participating in the student poster competition. [3] A VisREU student participant gave a poster presentation on research results at the National Science Foundation in Arlington, VA. [4] Information about 2014 student projects can be viewed at http://citi.clemson.edu/viz/reu (click on the 2014 tab). We are now accepting applications for 2015 VisREU Summer Program and planning for another successful summer. All undergraduates with an interest in visualization are encouraged to apply at http://citi.clemson.edu/viz/reu Important Dates: Application materials should be submitted for full consideration by March 31, 2015. Application review will begin on April 1, 2015. Program Information: Program Dates: June 1 ? July 24, 2015 Interdisciplinary Research Paid Research 8-Weeks Program brochure attached. Please share this announcement with any undergraduate student interested in exploring research in visualization. For questions send email to REU Site Coordinator, Vetria Byrd at: vlbyrd at clemson.edu Sincerely, Vetria L. Byrd, PhD Advanced Visualization, Director Research Associate/Visualization Scientist REU Site Coordinator Clemson Computing & Information Technology Cyberinfrastructure Technology Integration Clemson University 2097 Barre Hall 120 McGinty Court Clemson, SC 29634 U.S.A. Voice: 864.656.5960 eMail: vlbyrd at clemson.edu URLs: http://citi.clemson.edu/people/vlbyrd Advanced Visualization http://citi.clemson.edu/viz REU Site: Collaborative Data Visualization Applications http://citi.clemson.edu/viz/reu ================================================================== If you'd prefer not to receive announcements from hneeman at ou.edu, please send e-mail to hneeman at ou.edu requesting to be removed. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: clemsonreu2015viz_flyer_final.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 1358130 bytes Desc: clemsonreu2015viz_flyer_final.pdf URL: From lmason at osrhe.edu Thu Mar 5 09:43:57 2015 From: lmason at osrhe.edu (Mason, Linda) Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2015 15:43:57 +0000 Subject: [Okgrantsmanship] USDA RUS Application Assistance Webinars Message-ID: These webinars are to assist those who intend to apply to the US Department of Agriculture for grants. Note that the times are listed in Eastern, so the webinar will be provided to us in Central one hour earlier. Dr. Linda Mason Coordinator of Grant Writing Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-225-9486 desk 405-706-8757 cell 405-225-9230 FAX lmason at osrhe.edu www.okhighered.org/grant-opps/ Do not be afraid to give your time to writing grant proposals. Time given to planning proposals is never time lost, but is rather time gained, so that our research, our programs, our collaborations and indeed our whole profession may become more profoundly significant. From: USDA Rural Development [mailto:ruraldevelopment at public.govdelivery.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 3:52 PM To: Mason, Linda Subject: CORRECTION: Announcing RD Apply Webinars USDA's Rural Utilities Service is excited to launch RD Apply, our new application intake system! Please join us for a webinar to learn about our new application process. See below for details regarding our upcoming webinars: Subject: Updated RUS Application Process Date: Thursday March 19, 2015 Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm Duration: 2.0 hours Call-in Information: 1-800-981-3173; conference ID: 0844; PIN required (see below) OR Subject: Updated RUS Application Process Date: Friday* March 27, 2015 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Duration: 2.0 hours Call-in Information: 1-800-981-3173; conference ID: 0844; PIN required (see below) *a previous version of this email mistakenly said Thursday March 27; March 27th is on a Friday. All other info is correct. All times presented above are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). All attendees will need to RSVP at denise.scott1 at wdc.usda.gov to receive a PIN number. The conference will not be accessible to those without a PIN. About the webinar: This interactive webinar will introduce to you the RD Apply system. Join this webinar to learn... * - How to apply for RUS loans and grants moving forward * - Who to contact for assistance when applying for RUS loans and grants * - Top tips on the RUS loan application process All webinar participants will also leave with a step by step guide of how to apply to RUS programs. Spaces are limited, so please reserve your seat now, by emailing Denise Scott at denise.scott1 at wdc.usda.gov. Know someone who may benefit from this webinar? Feel free to forward this invitation to a friend or colleague! ________________________________ [Rural Development Logo] Questions? Contact Us STAY CONNECTED: [Visit us on Twitter] [Visit our Blog] [Visit us on Flickr] [Visit us on Facebook] [Sign up for email updates] USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences | Delete Profile | Help This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. 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This webinar is free, but you must register. Dr. Linda Mason FAQs about NIH Policy - http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/faq_grants_uniformguidance.htm Webinar - Thursday, March 12, 12:30-1:30 CDT - http://grants.nih.gov/grants/webinar_docs/webinar_20150315.htm Webinars - Eye on NIH Policy: OMB Uniform Guidance What it Means for NIH & You (Presentation Video and Interactive Q&A for NIH Grantees) Registration Required for Q&A Dr. Linda Mason Coordinator of Grant Writing Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-225-9486 desk 405-706-8757 cell 405-225-9230 FAX lmason at osrhe.edu www.okhighered.org/grant-opps/ Do not be afraid to give your time to writing grant proposals. 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Dr. Linda Mason Coordinator of Grant Writing Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-225-9486 desk 405-706-8757 cell 405-225-9230 FAX lmason at osrhe.edu www.okhighered.org/grant-opps/ Do not be afraid to give your time to writing grant proposals. Time given to planning proposals is never time lost, but is rather time gained, so that our research, our programs, our collaborations and indeed our whole profession may become more profoundly significant. From: Mason, Linda Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:30 AM To: Wilson, Greg; Thomason, Nancy; 'tim.oneil at okstate.edu'; 'dzaras at ou.edu'; Evert, Amanda; 'mklippen at ecok.edu'; Mason, Linda; 'susan.walden at ou.edu'; 'Gerry'; 'MSpringer at uco.edu' Subject: Promoting UG Research Conference Here is the flyer for distribution to your faculty. Dr. Linda Mason Coordinator of Grant Writing Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-225-9486 desk 405-706-8757 cell 405-225-9230 FAX lmason at osrhe.edu www.okhighered.org/grant-opps/ Do not be afraid to give your time to writing grant proposals. Time given to planning proposals is never time lost, but is rather time gained, so that our research, our programs, our collaborations and indeed our whole profession may become more profoundly significant. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: POSTER Mick Healey.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 212199 bytes Desc: POSTER Mick Healey.pdf URL: From lmason at osrhe.edu Thu Mar 19 09:44:33 2015 From: lmason at osrhe.edu (Mason, Linda) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:44:33 +0000 Subject: [Okgrantsmanship] CUR MEETING SCHOLARSHIPS! Message-ID: Please pass on to faculty who may want to attend either conference to enhance their undergraduate research programs. CUR-Sponsored Conference Grants CUR The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is planning to offer a limited number of conference grants for individuals to attend Undergraduate Research Programs: Building, Enhancing, Sustaining Conference. Deadline is May 1, for more information on the conference grants and the application to submit, please visit: https://members.cur.org/members_online/submissions/substart.asp?action=welcome&cid=159 The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is pleased to offer a limited number of conference grants. These grants will be used to subsidize the cost of attendance for individuals to attend either CUR Dialogues 2015: Climbing the Ladder to Funding Success: Diverse Sources, Diverse Pathways on February 19-21, 2015 in Arlington, VA, or Undergraduate Research Programs: Building, Enhancing, Sustaining at The University of Oklahoma-Norman, on June 23-25, 2015. Dr. Linda Mason Coordinator of Grant Writing Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-225-9486 desk 405-706-8757 cell 405-225-9230 FAX lmason at osrhe.edu www.okhighered.org/grant-opps/ Do not be afraid to give your time to writing grant proposals. Time given to planning proposals is never time lost, but is rather time gained, so that our research, our programs, our collaborations and indeed our whole profession may become more profoundly significant. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmason at osrhe.edu Thu Mar 19 09:52:13 2015 From: lmason at osrhe.edu (Mason, Linda) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:52:13 +0000 Subject: [Okgrantsmanship] =?utf-8?q?GREAT_CONFERENCE!_Society_of_Research?= =?utf-8?q?_Administrators_=28SRA=29_Southern/Northeast_-_April_26_?= =?utf-8?q?=E2=80=93_April_29_in_Charleston=2C_SC?= Message-ID: Good Afternoon! I just wanted to send out a notice that the early bird registration deadline for the upcoming Society of Research Administrators (SRA) Southern/Northeast meeting is fast approaching. The conference will be April 26 ? April 29 in Charleston, SC. Early bird registration ends on March 19th (pre-registration ends April 10th). There is a CRA review session scheduled the day before (April 25th) and several workshops are scheduled prior to the conference on April 26th for those seeking additional education or who want to pursue an SRA certificate program. Here?s the link?we?d love to see you there! http://srainternational.org/meeting/section/2015-southernnortheast-section-meeting Another Note: While Oklahoma is in the Southern Section I do realize Charleston is a distance to travel. If this is an issue but you want to get some training or do some networking you could attend the Midwest/Western Section Meeting March 29 to April 1 in Kansas City MO. http://srainternational.org/meeting/section/2015-midwestwestern-section-meeting Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions ? Fran Stephens, CRA, MSgt (USAF,Ret.) Proposal Development Specialist The University of Oklahoma Office of Research Services Five Partners Place, Suite 3400.11 201 Stephenson Parkway, Suite 3100 Norman, OK 73019-9705 Phone: (405)325-3904 Fax: (405) 325-7750 E-Mail: fran at ou.edu Office website: http://ors.ou.edu Hours: 8 to 5, M-F; lunch at 11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmason at osrhe.edu Tue Mar 24 15:07:28 2015 From: lmason at osrhe.edu (Mason, Linda) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:07:28 +0000 Subject: [Okgrantsmanship] 6TH Annual Promoting UG Research Conference and Workshop Message-ID: CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS 6th Annual Promoting Undergraduate Research Conference for Faculty, Staff and Administrators Undergraduate Research for All- Scaling-up and Scaffolding September 18, 2015 (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) Presbyterian Health Foundation Conference Center 655 Research Parkway, OKC Sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, OK INBRE, OK EPSCoR, UCO, CU, OU ________________________________ Institutions of higher education across the country are devising and implementing strategies to recruit and especially retain students. Many practical avenues have been proposed and a wide range of policies and financial support strategies implemented to achieve the goals of these strategies. We know that the inclusion of all students in research and scholarly activities are particularly successful in strengthening retention. Guided by practical approaches that focus on the development of inquiry based learning activities built into the undergraduate curriculum and the systematic exploration of different ways to develop and assess such a curriculum from multiple perspectives, the 2015 conference offers a wide range of practical and diverse approaches to advance the missions of Oklahoma's institutions of higher education. Concurrent sessions are sought for these categories: 1. Building Research Into the Curriculum 2. Creating High Impact Research Assignments 3. Challenges of Inclusivity and Diversity 4. Assessing the Impact of Research Presentation at the Promoting Undergraduate Research Conference - The four concurrent sessions will be approximately 60 minutes in length with part of the time set aside for questions and dialogue. Presentations may include PowerPoint slides for visual support of major concepts and findings. Projectors and computers will be provided. Guidelines - Conference registration for all presenters must.... Be completed at http://goo.gl/uncZrA no later than September 4, 2015. If you have questions before, you may contact Dr. Linda Mason at Lmason at osrhe.edu or Dr. Tony Wohlers at awohlers at cameron.edu. Faculty presenter submissions must.... * Be received by awohlers at cameron.edu no later than August 24, 2015. * Provide an abstract of no more than 100-150 words (faculty/administrators only). * Provide basic contact information (all presenters, faculty/administrators and students). * Include a one-paragraph biography (all presenters, faculty/administrators and students). * Specify the target session: o Building Research Into the Curriculum o Creating High Impact Research Assignments o Challenges of Inclusivity and Diversity o Assessing the Impact of Research Selection Criteria - The Steering Committee will select faculty and administrator presentations that reflect the broadest representation of clear and replicable methodology and financial support for the models by August 31, 2015. We aim to include a wide range of disciplines from the natural and social sciences to the humanities and arts. Important Note: * Selection carries the obligation of presenting. * Presenters must register online at http://goo.gl/uncZrA for the conference; registration is $50 for faculty and $75 for administrators-POs, checks and cash are acceptable. Draft Conference Program 8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30-8:45 Welcome - Dr. Blake Sonobe, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, OSRHE 8:45-9:00 OKJUR Update 9:00-10:00 Concurrent Sessions 1 & 2 1. Building Research Into the Curriculum Moderator: Dr. Marc Klippenstine, ECU 2. Creating High Impact Research Assignments Moderator: Dr. Michael Springer, UCO 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-11:45 Concurrent Sessions 3 & 4 3. Challenges of Inclusivity and Diversity Moderator: Dr. Susan Walden, OU 4. Assessing the Impact of Research Moderator: Dr. Tony Wohlers, CU 11:45-1:15 Lunch + Keynote Strategies for Developing an Active Research Curriculum - Professor Mick Healey, UK 1:15-2:00 Session I - Crowd Funding: A Support for Undergraduate Research - Tim O'Neil, OSU Moderator: Dr. Linda Mason, OSRHE 2:00-3:00 Session 2 - Student Panel: How Undergraduate Research Affects Student Growth Moderator: Dr. Greg Wilson, UCO 3:00-3:15 Break 3:15-4:00 Session 3 - Money, Money, Money!(?): Grants and Strategies to Support Undergraduate Research Programs - Dr. Linda Mason, OSRHE Moderator: Tim O'Neil, OSU 4:00-4:15 Spotlight Award for an Undergraduate Program of Excellence - Chancellor Glen Johnson 4:15-4:30 Evaluation For conference and workshop registration, see http://goo.gl/uncZrA. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: POSTER Mick Healey.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 212199 bytes Desc: POSTER Mick Healey.pdf URL: From lmason at osrhe.edu Thu Mar 26 18:08:56 2015 From: lmason at osrhe.edu (Mason, Linda) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 23:08:56 +0000 Subject: [Okgrantsmanship] =?windows-1252?q?Research_Day_at_the_Capitol_Sp?= =?windows-1252?q?otlights_Oklahoma=92s_Top_Undergraduate_Researchers?= Message-ID: Dr. Linda Mason Coordinator of Grant Writing Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-225-9486 desk 405-706-8757 cell 405-225-9230 FAX lmason at osrhe.edu www.okhighered.org/grant-opps/ Do not be afraid to give your time to writing grant proposals. Time given to planning proposals is never time lost, but is rather time gained, so that our research, our programs, our collaborations and indeed our whole profession may become more profoundly significant. From: Goddard, Amy Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 4:29 PM Subject: MEDIA ADVISORY--Research Day at the Capitol Spotlights Oklahoma?s Top Undergraduate Researchers MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release March 26, 2015 Media Contact: Angela Caddell Office: 1-405-225-9346 Mobile: 1-405-919-5957 acaddell at osrhe.edu Research Day at the Capitol Spotlights Oklahoma?s Top Undergraduate Researchers What: The Research Day at the Capitol awards ceremony recognizes exceptional undergraduate student researchers from around the state who have presented poster summaries of their work at the event. First-, second- and third-place awards will be distributed in research intensive and regional and community college categories in addition to a grand prize. When: 12:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 31 Where: Oklahoma State Capitol Blue Room, second floor Who: Twenty-four premier undergraduate student researchers representing 18 Oklahoma colleges and universities; Chancellor Glen D. Johnson; and Dr. Jerry Malayer, Oklahoma EPSCoR state director Why: Research Day at the Capitol is a showcase of the outstanding research conducted by undergraduate students enrolled at Oklahoma?s colleges and universities. It is an annual event sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the Oklahoma Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (OK EPSCoR) and the National Science Foundation. View release online at http://www.okhighered.org/news-center/ResearchDay2015.shtml. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmason at osrhe.edu Fri Mar 27 10:11:46 2015 From: lmason at osrhe.edu (Mason, Linda) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:11:46 +0000 Subject: [Okgrantsmanship] Recap of COGR Meeting with OMB, re: Uniform Guidance Message-ID: For your information about the Uniform Guidance changes. COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) is proactive on working with the OMB (Office of Budget and Management) to clarify the regulations. Dr. Linda Mason Coordinator of Grant Writing Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-225-9486 desk 405-706-8757 cell 405-225-9230 FAX lmason at osrhe.edu www.okhighered.org/grant-opps/ Do not be afraid to give your time to writing grant proposals. Time given to planning proposals is never time lost, but is rather time gained, so that our research, our programs, our collaborations and indeed our whole profession may become more profoundly significant. From: cogr-l-request at mymaillists.usc.edu [mailto:cogr-l-request at mymaillists.usc.edu] On Behalf Of COGR Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 8:42 AM To: cogr-l at mymaillists.usc.edu Subject: [cogr-l] Recap of COGR Meeting with OMB, re: Uniform Guidance From: David Kennedy > COGR staff and leaders from the RCA and Costing Committees conferenced with OMB and COFAR leaders last Friday, March 20th, to discuss the status of the COGR Comment Letter submitted on February 13th. The 8 items summarized below are the items COGR is prioritizing during this phase of the Uniform Guidance implementation. While there is not a perfect path to solutions and relief from administrative burden, COGR's perspective is that for each of the 8 items, there is a track for next steps. In addition, we encourage you to continue sharing with COGR situations where agency actions are inconsistent with the Uniform Guidance. We are logging all instances and are pursuing, accordingly. Below the summary of each item is the recap of OMB's response during our conference call last Friday. OMB reviewed our original recap comments, provided edits, and confirmed it was appropriate to share this summary with the Membership. We will keep the Membership posted on the status of each item and other developments. 1) Conflict of Interest, ? 200.112 - Confirm that this section is only about conflicts in procurement actions, not subrecipients. The COFAR is reviewing the FAQ and plans to provide future clarifications regarding the provision. On the topic of EPA other agency policies specific to COI, the COFAR is aware of our concern and will keep us engaged in the conversation. 2) Requirements for pass-through entities, ? 200.331 - Allow for an Audit/Management Decision "Safe Harbor" when the subrecipient is a peer-institution with a current Single Audit report, and not currently debarred or suspended. The COFAR and OMB (Gil Tran and the agency National Single Audit Coordinators and the key management liaisons) are interested in advancing this discussion and we will engage throughout 2015. 3) Procurement Standards, ? 200.317 - ? 200.326 - Make policy calibrations to codify "research/scientific reasons" as a basis for a sole source procurement and update the micro-purchase threshold from $3,000 to $10,000. Also consider exempting research institutions from all of the procurement standards. The COFAR is interested in receiving additional metrics and data to advance this discussion. COGR will work with the FDP and other entities to coordinate data and anecdotal information, which will be shared with the COFAR. We are optimistic that we will have productive conversations with our Federal partners on this topic. 4) Closeout, ? 200.343 - Establish a uniform 120-day closeout model for all agencies, which applies to financial closeout, performance, and other reports. The COFAR is interested in advancing this discussion and we will engage throughout 2015. We need to consider the perspective from Congress and respect and understand the mandate to ensure timely closeouts on Federal awards. 5) DS-2 Requirement, ? 200.419 - Update this section to clarify and facilitate the DS-2 approval process. The CASB is responsible for the new DS-2 form, which is embodied in the FAR rules. Realistically, it is 2+ months away. Most likely, the new form will be available for public comment, so we expect to have an opportunity to comment. However, this delay will require the COFAR to issue a policy update. We expect the following clarification: 1) Institutions submitting their F&A proposal should work with the Cognizant Agency to determine the best way to describe changes to the DS-2 (for example, this can be done in a Cover Letter of the F&A proposal submission or some other form). It may be an option to update the old DS-2 form, but this is not a requirement, 2) Institutions not submitting an F&A proposal and that do not have CAS-covered contract(s) requiring an updated DS-2 do not need to describe changes/submit until the new form is available. However, COGR suggests institutions should be drafting DS-2 responses prior to the release of a new DS-2 form, 3) OMB and/or the COFAR will provide a formal clarification of the above so that institutions are not at risk for non-compliance with the UG. 6) Compensation - fringe benefits, ? 200.431 - Make a technical correction to confirm that tuition reimbursement for employees is allowable for undergraduate and graduate education, and further, it is allowable when the tuition reimbursement is applicable to other institutions as institutional policy permits. The COFAR acknowledges our concern and needs to review this provision further. The COFAR did consider a possible technical correction to the guidance prior to the December 19th publication but decided against it. The COFAR is willing to revisit this provision at COGR's request. We expect to engage with the COFAR and share an update, soon. 7) Utility Cost Adjustment (UCA), Appendix III to Part 200 - Issue a policy clarification that makes implementation of the UCA more fair and equitable. The COFAR appears to be agreeable to our suggestion that schools that have submitted (or are in the process of submitting) an F&A proposal to establish rates for FY16 and beyond, and are one of the 66 that received the UCA in the past, will receive the full 1.3. Schools that have submitted (or are in the process of submitting) an F&A proposal to establish rates for FY16 and beyond, but are not one of the 66, can propose a UCA using the methodology described in the UG. As to the applicability of the 2.0 research weighting factor, we will develop data in 2015 to analyze the validity of the factor. 8) Whereas it is clear that the effective date of the Uniform Guidance was December 26, 2014, OMB, the COFAR, and the Agencies have regularly defined caveats. For example, at the award level, most agencies have specified the UG is applicable to new awards and new funding increments only, so a cohort of awards remains covered by Circulars A-110/A-21. At the same time, at least one agency (i.e., DOD) has taken the stand that even the new funding increments will remain covered by A-110/A-21. This creates the dilemma - inevitably, an institution will have some awards covered by the UG and others by A-110/A-21. In the case of 2 CFR 200.430, COGR is formulating a position that an "institution-defined effective date", applicable to those selected policies and procedures that need to be updated, is the most practical and compliant manner to transition from A-21,J.10 to 2 CFR 200.430. Under this model, it may be appropriate to coordinate the "institution-defined effective date" with the new fiscal year or with some other benchmark date at your institution. OMB and the COFAR have acknowledged the challenge that UG implementation will have in selected situations, such as in the case of implementing 2 CFR 200.430. COGR has raised the "institution-defined effective date" model to OMB as an effective approach for transitioning to full compliance with 2 CFR 200.430. This also would be helpful to the Single Audit community and would establish a reasonable audit standard that does not unfairly place institutions in a position of non-compliance. We are asking OMB to approve this approach through either an FAQ or an OMB Clarification memo and are reaching out to the Single Audit community to get feedback on this approach. The COFAR is interested in this solution. It is clear that for the remainder of this fiscal year, at least, a significant majority of our Federal award dollars will be covered by A-21 rather than the UG. Consequently, the idea of maintaining our electronic systems and management processes to be compliant with A-21, for now, seems appropriate. To then target a transition to UG compliance using an "institution-defined effective date" would be a reasonable model to follow. We expect to engage with the COFAR and share an update, soon. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmason at osrhe.edu Mon Mar 30 10:52:49 2015 From: lmason at osrhe.edu (Mason, Linda) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:52:49 +0000 Subject: [Okgrantsmanship] REMINDER - CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS - 6TH Annual Promoting UG Research Conference and Workshop Message-ID: CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS 6th Annual Promoting Undergraduate Research Conference for Faculty, Staff and Administrators Undergraduate Research for All- Scaling-up and Scaffolding September 18, 2015 (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) Presbyterian Health Foundation Conference Center 655 Research Parkway, OKC Sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, OK INBRE, OK EPSCoR, UCO, CU, OU ________________________________ Institutions of higher education across the country are devising and implementing strategies to recruit and especially retain students. Many practical avenues have been proposed and a wide range of policies and financial support strategies implemented to achieve the goals of these strategies. We know that the inclusion of all students in research and scholarly activities are particularly successful in strengthening retention. Guided by practical approaches that focus on the development of inquiry based learning activities built into the undergraduate curriculum and the systematic exploration of different ways to develop and assess such a curriculum from multiple perspectives, the 2015 conference offers a wide range of practical and diverse approaches to advance the missions of Oklahoma's institutions of higher education. Concurrent sessions are sought for these categories: 1. Building Research Into the Curriculum 2. Creating High Impact Research Assignments 3. Challenges of Inclusivity and Diversity 4. Assessing the Impact of Research Presentation at the Promoting Undergraduate Research Conference - The four concurrent sessions will be approximately 60 minutes in length with part of the time set aside for questions and dialogue. Presentations may include PowerPoint slides for visual support of major concepts and findings. Projectors and computers will be provided. Guidelines - Conference registration for all presenters must.... Be completed at http://goo.gl/uncZrA no later than September 4, 2015. If you have questions before, you may contact Dr. Linda Mason at Lmason at osrhe.edu or Dr. Tony Wohlers at awohlers at cameron.edu. Faculty presenter submissions must.... * Be received by awohlers at cameron.edu no later than August 24, 2015. * Provide an abstract of no more than 100-150 words (faculty/administrators only). * Provide basic contact information (all presenters, faculty/administrators and students). * Include a one-paragraph biography (all presenters, faculty/administrators and students). * Specify the target session: o Building Research Into the Curriculum o Creating High Impact Research Assignments o Challenges of Inclusivity and Diversity o Assessing the Impact of Research Selection Criteria - The Steering Committee will select faculty and administrator presentations that reflect the broadest representation of clear and replicable methodology and financial support for the models by August 31, 2015. We aim to include a wide range of disciplines from the natural and social sciences to the humanities and arts. Important Note: * Selection carries the obligation of presenting. * Presenters must register online at http://goo.gl/uncZrA for the conference; registration is $50 for faculty and $75 for administrators-POs, checks and cash are acceptable. Draft Conference Program 8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30-8:45 Welcome - Dr. Blake Sonobe, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, OSRHE 8:45-9:00 OKJUR Update 9:00-10:00 Concurrent Sessions 1 & 2 1. Building Research Into the Curriculum Moderator: Dr. Marc Klippenstine, ECU 2. Creating High Impact Research Assignments Moderator: Dr. Michael Springer, UCO 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-11:45 Concurrent Sessions 3 & 4 3. Challenges of Inclusivity and Diversity Moderator: Dr. Susan Walden, OU 4. Assessing the Impact of Research Moderator: Dr. Tony Wohlers, CU 11:45-1:15 Lunch + Keynote Strategies for Developing an Active Research Curriculum - Professor Mick Healey, UK 1:15-2:00 Session I - Crowd Funding: A Support for Undergraduate Research - Tim O'Neil, OSU Moderator: Dr. Linda Mason, OSRHE 2:00-3:00 Session 2 - Student Panel: How Undergraduate Research Affects Student Growth Moderator: Dr. Greg Wilson, UCO 3:00-3:15 Break 3:15-4:00 Session 3 - Money, Money, Money!(?): Grants and Strategies to Support Undergraduate Research Programs - Dr. Linda Mason, OSRHE Moderator: Tim O'Neil, OSU 4:00-4:15 Spotlight Award for an Undergraduate Program of Excellence - Chancellor Glen Johnson 4:15-4:30 Evaluation For conference and workshop registration, see http://goo.gl/uncZrA. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The class is limited to 24. Lunch is on your own from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 pm. The building is part of Research Park, marked as 840 and located at approximately 8th and Lincoln. Parking is free in the parking garage. See www.okhighered.org/state-system/ directions.shtml for directions and a map. Visitors will be required to check in on the fourth floor. To register, send an email with your contact information and affiliation to lmason at osrhe.edu. ________________________________ June 24, 2015 - Search and Select: A Strategy for Finding Grant Resources Time: 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Location: OCAP (Oklahoma College Assistance Programs), 840 Research Parkway, Suite 450, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Search and Select: A Strategy for Finding Grant Resources is a practical application workshop for those who are searching for grant resources. This is a hands-on workshop where attendees will plan a search strategy and actually perform searches. Attendees should bring a laptop. There is no fee. The class is limited to 24. The building is part of Research Park, marked as 840 and located at approximately 8th and Lincoln. Parking is free in the parking garage. See www.okhighered.org/state-system/directions.shtml for directions and a map. Visitors will be required to check in on the fourth floor. To register, send an email with your contact information and affiliation to lmason at osrhe.edu. Dr. Linda Mason Coordinator of Grant Writing Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-225-9486 desk 405-706-8757 cell 405-225-9230 FAX lmason at osrhe.edu www.okhighered.org/grant-opps/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The class is limited to 24. Lunch is on your own from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 pm. The building is part of Research Park, marked as 840 and located at approximately 8th and Lincoln. Parking is free in the parking garage. See www.okhighered.org/state-system/ directions.shtml for directions and a map. Visitors will be required to check in on the fourth floor. To register, send an email with your contact information and affiliation to lmason at osrhe.edu. ________________________________ June 19, 2015 - Search and Select: A Strategy for Finding Grant Resources Time: 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Location: OCAP (Oklahoma College Assistance Programs), 840 Research Parkway, Suite 450, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Search and Select: A Strategy for Finding Grant Resources is a practical application workshop for those who are searching for grant resources. This is a hands-on workshop where attendees will plan a search strategy and actually perform searches. Attendees should bring a laptop. There is no fee. The class is limited to 24. The building is part of Research Park, marked as 840 and located at approximately 8th and Lincoln. Parking is free in the parking garage. See www.okhighered.org/state-system/directions.shtml for directions and a map. Visitors will be required to check in on the fourth floor. To register, send an email with your contact information and affiliation to lmason at osrhe.edu. Dr. Linda Mason Coordinator of Grant Writing Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-225-9486 desk 405-706-8757 cell 405-225-9230 FAX lmason at osrhe.edu www.okhighered.org/grant-opps/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Application and more information: http://www.srel.uga.edu/education/ugrad.html Program details: * LOCATION: University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL), near Aiken, SC * 10 students * 10 weeks (May 18-July 31, 2015) * Stipend: $525/week * Housing * Food allowance * Travel reimbursement Application deadline: April 15 Notification: April 20 For questions contact Margaret Wead at 803-725-5733 or undergrad at srel.uga.edu. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: