October 3, 2014

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

• Hired Jim O’Malley for full time Award Processing Services team
• Post Award Services is at full staff for first time in over a year
• Held second “Research Administration 101” class (39 enrolled)

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

• Continuing implementation of AR/BI systems
• Continue to evaluate effort reporting system for compliance with Uniform Guidance
• Continue to improve sub-recipient monitoring for A133 compliance requirements in Image Now
• Continue dialogue with SSC regarding training of staff

KUCR Efficiency:  strengthen operations, processes, and overall effectiveness

• Pilot workflow for close letter process scheduled for October 2014
• Continue dialogue and plans for implementing a new PI delegation process for approving transactions
• Will be sending PAS members to NCURA Fundamentals workshop in October