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NCURA 53rd
ANNUAL MEETING
Nov. 6-9, 2011
Washington Hilton, Washington DC
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November 6-9, 2011 | Washington Hilton, Washington, DC
THANK YOU to the following sponsors for your generous support!
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PROGRAM COMMITTEE
NCURA 2011 Vice President
Dan Nordquist, Washington State University
AM53 Co-Chairs
Kallie Firestone, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
YEAR LONG SILVER PARTNERS Bruce Morgan, University of California-Irvine
ATTAIN, LLC Program Committee
Clinical Track
Suzanne Liv Page, University of Miami School of Medicine
Compliance Track
David Clark, Washington State University
Angela Wishon, University of Texas SouthwesternBAKER TILLY
Medical Center
Departmental Track
Jennifer Crockett, Columbia University
Rosemary Madnick, Los Angeles Biomedical
Research Institute
Federal TrackELSEVIER
Cynthia Dwyer, National Institutes of Health
Beth Seaton, Western Illinois University
Human Capital Track
Suzanne Rivera, Case Western Reserve University
Denise Wallen, University of New Mexico
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International Track
Norman Hebert, Brown University
Post-award Track
Joseph Gindhart, Washington University
Leslie Schmidt, Montana State University
Pre-award Track
Nancy Daneau, State University of New York at
Stony BrookCONTRIBUTING SPONSOR
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DESTINATION DC
PUI Track
Joseph McNicholas, Loyola Marymount University
Senior Management Track
Stephen Hansen, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Mark Davis, Attain
Workshops
Heather Offhaus, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Toni Shaklee, Oklahoma State University
2rdNCURA 53
ANNUAL MEETING
Nov. 6-9, 2011 | Washington Hilton, Washington, DC
nyone with a teenager has probably heard “Do It Live.” For So who is the AM53 Team?
my son, the phrase usually relates to a road trip --"Dad, we’reAjust gonna “Do It Live.” That means, “…not sure how we’re Let’s start with the Program Co-Chairs, Bruce Morgan, Assistant
getting there, how we’ll eat, or where we’ll sleep - but we’re goin’...”
Vice-Chancellor for Research Administration for University of
As research administrators, don't we do that, too? Something new
California - Irvine and Kallie Firestone, Senior Compliance Specialist,
crosses our desk. We don't have a clue how to do it, but we answer, MIT (yes, she is an Auditor!!). We are represented Coast to Coast,
"Sure, I’ll make it happen!" We “Do It Live” because we know it West to East. They are competent, experienced, thoughtful,
needs to be done and it needs to be done NOW. Agreements need enthusiastic, committed team players who Do It Live, Do It Now, and
signatures NOW, proposals need to be submitted NOW, a budget
Get Involved! Bruce and I first presented together back in 1996 with
must be prepared NOW, an expenditure transfer needs to happen
our Godfather, Dick Seligman. We did a workshop on subcontracting
NOW, a protocol approval needs to happen NOW, FFATA needs to (and yes, it was in sunny Hawaii). Kallie started her illustrious career
be reported NOW, chemicals need to be purchased NOW… at Washington State, then the University of Washington, Vanderbilt,
and now MIT. I am a lucky guy to have Bruce, the CaliforniaResearch administrators need to be flexible, nimble, and responsive.
Surfer/Alpine Skier Dude and Kallie, the “No Holds Barred, but KeepAs a group, we are quite good at this. It is here we see the payoff for
Calm and Carry On" research diva from Boston on the AM53 team.our willingness to “Get Involved.” Staying involved, both within our
university and within the research administration community means
And there are others, all Rock Stars, on our AM53 Team – check
we have the skills, the most recent information, and we know the out the list on page 2. We are a group of individuals who, like you,
right people. Involvement in NCURA, through volunteerism, is one want to work better, faster, stronger. We are creating a program
way to build a network of experienced research administrators who that provides sessions and workshops that will "grow you a little”
may have encountered a similar dilemma. It is our involvement in
or "grow you a lot,” depending on your needs. These growth
community that enables us to effectively roll up our sleeves, figure
opportunities will be filled with learning, networking, sure tips,
it out and figure it out quick. NCURA is committed to encouraging practiced ways and experienced speakers; all facilitated to take
professional development through service, and we have many the important points home and put them into action. "Do It Live,
opportunities to “get involved.” Do It Now - Get Involved" recognizes the important role of research
administrators and provides the tools we need to do our jobs andReadiness to “Do It Live,” eagerness (most of the time) to “Do It
do them well. Of particular note, is our Get Involved Track whereNow,” and willingness to “Get Involved” are valuable characteristics,
NCURA members submitted Concurrent Session ideas for review byboth expected and appreciated, by our faculty, staff, administrators,
the AM53 Program Committee for inclusion in the annual meeting.and students (even if without much fanfare). The 2011 Annual
Another addition to the program involves the Senior Track - weMeeting Program Committee (the AM53 Team) wants to recognize
are changing it to the Senior Management Track for researchthese important traits and the benefit they bring to research across
administrators with significant responsibility in their duties whetherthe nation. As a group, we are not satisfied with the status quo.
on the job for a few months or many years.We’re always looking for "something more." We intend to offer
“something more” at the 2011 National Meeting on November 6-9
in Washington D.C.
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November 6-9, 2011 | Washington Hilton, Washington, DC
CONNECT AND LEARN
One of the great things about the NCURA Annual Meeting is the For all the Region II and Region III researchDC METRO
chance to connect and learn from each other. From our Keynote administrators who will be commuting to
LOUNGE
speaker to Dinner to Dancing, we’ve come up with some great AM53, we are introducing the "DC Metro
ideas to give everyone the opportunity to Get Involved! Here are a Lounge." Come hang out, put your feet up, enjoy some hospitality,
few highlights: and connect with your DC peeps. Please feel welcome to stop by
and enjoy your home away from home right in the DC Hilton.
Eric Haseltine will be our keynote for AM53.KEYNOTE
He is a speaker with high energy, a great At this year’s meeting we’re trying out a newLEARNING
ability to connect with our audience, good way to engage and educate! The sessions are
LOUNGEinformation that everyone can use, and a powerful story teller. Dr. short, 15 minute presentations on a specific
Haseltine's background is such that he definitely understands who topic. The speaker will present in an open venue with seating up
we are: a neuroscientist; former Vice President of Imagineering to 25 people in an area of the hotel that provides excellent space
and head of R&D for Walt Disney’s entire corporation; Associate and good visibility.
Director in charge of R&D at the National Security Agency and The sessions are like … well … finger-food for the mind vs. a full
when Congress created the Office of the Director of National course meal. We’re thinking that these bite-sized Learning Lounge
Intelligence, he served as their first CTO (Associate Director, sessions fill the gaps perfectly; and, with 20 sessions scheduled (10
National Intelligence, reporting to the Director) where he oversaw on Monday and 10 on Tuesday), we’ll have plenty of subjects
all Science and Technology. to…..snack on.
So if you are between sessions, or not sure what session orThis year, we’re offering something new,WELCOME discussion group to attend, – “Do It Now”, come on over and joinalong the theme of our Welcome Dinner, the
LOUNGE us in the Learning Lounge and find that golden nugget.informal opportunity to rest your travel weary
legs and transition before your first sessions. Come join us in the
“Do It Live” Sessions you ask? The AM53“DO IT LIVE”back of the International Terrace, hang out, and listen to the Chris
Theme is “Do It Live, Do It Now – Get Involved”.Vadala Jazz Quartet while reconnecting with friends. We’ll be SESSIONS
So sticking with that theme, these sessionsopen 4-7 on Saturday night (same as registration).
provide the opportunity to demonstrate many “Do It Live” adjectives
and phrases: spontaneity, flexibility, or taken from our media friendsA big question asked by many of you isSUNDAY “Just in, an important NCURA News Flash” or “Breaking News from“What will we be doing for Sunday Night?”
NCURA” or from the Social Networking world “Let’s See What’sNIGHT Sunday Nights for many of us, growing up,
Trending”. We will address cutting-edge issues and hot-topics thatwere family meals, so we’ll hold a Sunday Night Welcome Dinner.
come up while we are actually at the Annual Meeting.This will be an informal, family style, setting to re-connect after a
year away and a place to make new friends. We will follow dinner These “Do It Lives” sessions will be discussion-group type gatherings
with entertainment from the Capitol Steps - a great time to have (no Power points – I promise!). They’ll happen “on the fly”, based on
them return and provide us some levity. the buzz that occurs while at the meeting on a particular topic.
Important Annual meetings, like ours, are fully embracing social
We are going to have something for media to offer the best meeting experience for members. Therefore,TUESDAY
everyone! We’ll start with a dinner buffet and we will be using Twitter and Facebook to hear your thoughts about
NIGHT then the evening’s festivities will include: issues or hot-topics that we need to pursue further – the buzz. We
will then com