December 1, 2014

KU’s Research Caliber:  strengthen skills and retain top performers

• Held Thursday Research Topics session on Proposal Development (Bob Rummer, Director, Research Development).
• Held two session of “Research Administration 101” and completed the class (42 enrolled; 26 “graduates”-- attended at least 8/10 sessions).
• Conducted Grant Coordinator’s meeting, 108 attendees.
• Amy Patty will join Award Processing Services team on 12/08/14.
• Steering Committee for Uniform Guidance is continuing to meet to address changes that will go into effect 12/26/2014.

Pursue System Improvements:  implement tools that increase faculty and administrative efficiency; collaborate with KUMC where feasible

KUCR Efficiency:  strengthen operations, processes, and overall effectiveness

• Held initial cross campus collaboration meeting for administration with KUMCRI.
• Continuing to train Billing Team on new AR/BI system.  Continuing to document business practices and update policies where needed. 
• Updating and creating additional desk references and resources for Award Processing Services.