| February-2004
meeting - items discussed:
OGRD
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
1.
OGRD Updates
- Shelagh had her
baby early. Jennifer Jansen and Andrea Comley are the only
coordinators. The work load will be managed between the
two until Jen Raupp returns (anticipated date 2/16/04)
2.
Estimated Fringe Benefit Rate
- Jennifer Jansen
provided the new Estimated Fringe Benefit Rate sheet. The
new Estimated rate is 34%. This is based upon substantial
changes in the medical premiums as well as other smaller
changes. This rate should be used effective immediately
for all proposals. Departments do have the option of using
actual Fringe Benefit rates. OGRD has posted the information
out on the web and updated the documents to reflect this
new rate. Information will be sent through WSU announcements
and sent to the Research Deans.
3.
Society of Research Administrators, PNW Chapter Meeting
- Andrea provided
information on the SRA PNW Chapter Meeting which will be
hosted by WSU and held in Spokane , WA March 7-9 th . Andrea
discussed topics to be presented as well as outlined the
DA 201 certification courses to be offered. This is an excellent
opportunity for research administrators from the PNW.
SPS
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
OTHER
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
1.
Timing
- Tom
Martin addressed that the OGRD timing report was indicating
processing of federal grants was beginning to take longer
periods of time and that it seemed that things were returning
to how they used to be. Andrea Comley from OGRD indicated
that much of the timing issue is related to the staffing
issues that OGRD is again facing and that OGRD continually
reviews the data to determine what other efficiencies can
be incorporated within the process to ensure that the times
continue to improve.
- Upon
review of the data, OGRD determined that in December, two
awards were erroneously mis-filed by the prior Specialist.
One sat for 70 days and the other for 38. It is easy to
see that the delay in processing of one or two awards changes
the timing report significantly. OGRD is in the processes
of developing an internal report for its staff to identity
potential delays, such as this, which can be avoided.
DATE
& TIME FOR NEXT MEETING TBA VIA RAC LISTSERV
Brenda
Griffin
Grant
& Contract Specialist
OGRD
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