Research Administration Support Group
Mission
In support of the University's mission to expand the body of knowledge and teach students of all levels in an environment of research and free inquiry, the Research Administration Support Group (RASG) will inform, educate, and support individuals involved in research and research administration by providing a forum for discussion and open exchange of ideas and an information network for policies, procedures, and sponsor guidelines.
Mailing List
Get advance notice of RASG meetings and stay up-to-date on issues that affect campus research. To subscribe to the RASG Mailing List (click here).
Meeting Schedule
The RASG will hold regular forums promoting open communication and discussion among researchers, research administrators and support personnel, and central University research administrators. Download presentations from previous meetings below.
Next Meeting
To Be Announced
Steering Committee
- Lynne Brody, School of Public Health, lynne_brody@unc.edu
- Delphine Bull, Program in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, delphine_bull@med.unc.edu
- Mary Dike, UNC Kidney Center, mdike@med.unc.edu
- Kira Frediani, School of Medicine, frediani@med.unc.edu
- Jennifer Klimas, School of Journalism and Mass Commincation, klimas@email.unc.edu
- Crystal McCall, Cecil G. Sheps Center, cmccall@email.unc.edu
- Chris McIver (Secretary), Radiology, chris_mciver@med.unc.edu
- Geri Osborn, Center for Genome Sciences, gosborn@med.unc.edu
- Judy Smith, Lineberger Cancer Center, judith_smith@med.unc.edu
- Cathy Starks, FPG Child Development Institute, cblake@email.unc.edu
- Ryan Terrell (Chair), Carolina Cardiovascular Biology Center, ryan_terrell@unc.edu
- Kathy Wood, School of Education, kathy_wood@unc.edu
- Greg Workman, School of Nursing, gaw@email.unc.edu
- Denise VanDermark, Chemistry, vanderma@email.unc.edu
Ex-Officio Members:
Presentation Archive:
Downloadable presentations from previous meetings (note that not all RASG meetings have included downloadable presentations).
Thursday, October 11, 2007
- The Research Compliance Initiative- Juliann Tenney, JD, Research Compliance and Privacy Officer, Director-Research Compliance Program
- Conflict Of Interest: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow- Sherrie Settle, Conflict of Interest Officer, Assistant Director-Research Compliance Program
- Training Programs Update - Phyllis Daugherty, Director-Training and Development, OSR
- Where are we now? - OSR updates
- Hamilton Brown, Director, Proposal Management
- Kelly Musty, Director, Award Management
- Hilda Durham, Director, Reporting & Cash Management
Thursday, May 17, 2007
December 12 , 2006
- Meet the Pre Award Crew: Pre Award Team Presentations, Work Flow Processes, and Q&A.
- Download presentations for each speaker (PowerPoint)
September 6, 2006
BACK TO THE FUTURE-PT2, Systems and Approaches for a New Era in Research: Review of Implementation and Future Development
- Andy Johns, Director - Information Systems & Management (PowerPoint)
May 4, 2006
BACK TO THE FUTURE: Systems and Approaches for a New Era in Research: COEUS is On the Way Out... So What's Next?
- Andy Johns, Director - Information Systems & Management (PowerPoint)
February 9, 2006
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS? Research Career Banding and Other Hot Topics
The Office of Human Resources is beginning the initial phases of career banding implementation for designated research positions. This presentation will provide an overview of career banding, the status of current career banding activities in the research arena, a summary of what to expect during career banding implementation and a discussion of actions that can be taken now to prepare for the program rollout.
- Vicki Bradley, Kathy Dutton, and Jason McDaniel - Countdown to Career Banding
Download Presentation (PowerPoint)
November 15, 2005:
LET’S “RAP” (RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION PROCESSES)-In our interactive RAP session, panelists will discuss issues which affect our RAP. Find out what YOU can do to facilitate the process!
Panelists:
- BARBARA LONGMIRE Director, Office of Clinical Trials (Pre Award)
- BARBARA LYONS, Financial Analyst, Comprehensive Cancer Center (Pre Award)
- CATHY ROGERS, Contract Specialist, Office of Sponsored Research (Pre Award)
- ELLEN LUDINGTON, Deputy Director for Research Development, Psychiatry (Pre Award)
- KELLY MUSTY, Financial Analyst, Office of Sponsored Research (Post Award)
- DIANNE BLAKE, Sr. Accounting Specialist, Highway Safety Research Ctr (Post Award)
Download Presentations (Powerpoint)
August 30, 2005:
Office of Sponsored Research Answers the Call:
- Jim Peterson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, demonstrates the new Online Toolkits currently under development.
- Kevin Maynor, Director of Cost Analysis and Compliance, discusses Service Centers – their functions, restrictions and best practices.
- Hamilton Brown, Director of Pre-Award Services, discusses exceptional research, service and unfunded agreements.
Download Presentations (Powerpoint)
April 21, 2005:
- NIH Update
- Dorothy Duke, Chief Grants Management Officer, NIEHS, NIH. Presentation:
(PowerPoint)
or (HTML)
- James Peterson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Organizational
Update (PowerPoint)
January 19, 2005:
- Who's Watching? Why are they Watching? Why should I Care?
- Adrian Shelton, Research Compliance Officer; Presentation: Research Compliance (PowerPoint)
- Stan Koziol, Financial Controls Manager; Presentation: Internal Controls (PowerPoint)
- Moderator: Scott Blackwood, Senior Director, Post Award Services.
October 13, 2004:
- UNC-Chapel Hill's Response to the NIH Roadmap Initiative: Rudy Juliano, Professor, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine Presentation: (PowerPoint) or (HTML)
- Semi-Annual Laboratory Inspections: Rhonda Lewallen, IACUC Training/Compliance Coordinator, Office of Animal Care and Use. Presentation: (PowerPoint) or (HTML) Handout: (MS Word)
July 15, 2004:
April 15th, 2004:
February 19, 2004:
November 19, 2003:
April 10, 2003:
October 8, 2002:
July 25, 2002:
