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<Title>Research Administrator's Mentoring Program FY2026 Sign-up Form</Title>
<Tagline>Deadline: Wed, June 4 to Sign-up for Mentoring!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><p><span><span>UMBC Research Administrator's Community:</span></span></p><p><span><span>Are you interested in networking, sharing resources, and learning best practices within UMBC's Research Administrator's Community? </span></span></p><p><span><span>We are looking for both Mentors and Mentees who would like to benefit from this program.</span></span></p><p><span><span>Wednesday, June 4 is the deadline to <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1y9PWyQ88iJfxc7qWW5fjG9shhvYIAJCQWu9briHIOMQ/edit" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">sign-up</a> for our <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wv2_cxmuZ4ZFSIcczfMf1YhQHbXEyf8LV7KvI42_XuA/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">FY2026 Research Administrator's Mentoring Program</a>.</span></span></p><p><span><span>We welcome all questions and comments about the program and encourage you to speak with your supervisor about interest and time commitments. </span></span></p><div><p></p><p><strong><span>Amy Steinly-Marks, Co-Leader  </span><a href="mailto:asmarks@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>asmarks@umbc.edu</span></a></strong></p><p><strong><span>Emma Wheatley, Co-Leader  </span><a href="mailto:emma9@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>emma9@umbc.edu</span></a><span> </span></strong></p><br></div><h4><br></h4><div><br></div></div>
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<Summary>UMBC Research Administrator's Community:  Are you interested in networking, sharing resources, and learning best practices within UMBC's Research Administrator's Community?   We are looking for...</Summary>
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<Title>UMBC Gap Guidance regarding NSF Facility and Administration Policy</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>*<a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements-faculty/posts/149827" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">re-post</a>*<br></div><div><span><p><span>Dear Colleagues,</span></p>
    <p><span>On Friday, May 2, The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a new </span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements-faculty/posts/149827/33073/62c89385ce7b0bea7335e02734dd1481/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nsf.gov%2Fpolicies%2Fdocument%2Findirect-cost-rate" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>15 percent Facility &amp; Administrative (F&amp;A) Cost Recovery policy</span></a><span>
     for implementation today,  Monday May 5, 2025. This new policy does not
     impact existing or continuations of existing awards.  However, it does 
    impact new awards for already submitted, and to-be-submitted, proposals.</span></p>
    <p><span>As you may know, UMBC’s current </span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements-faculty/posts/149827/33073/bdb06a130858271e5503107618d59826/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fumbc.app.box.com%2Fembed%2Fs%2Fhluuuv4m61hhr592a0unaij4h9dahzq6%3FsortColumn%3Ddate%26view%3Dlist%2522%2520width%3D%2522500%2522%2520height%3D%2522400%2522%2520frameborder%3D%25220%2522%2520allowfullscreen%2520webkitallowfullscreen%2520msallowfullscreen%253E%253C%2Fiframe%253E" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>F&amp;A Cost Recovery rates</span></a><span>
     are approved by the federal government (HHS is our Cognizant Federal 
    Agency for our federally-negotiated F&amp;A Rate Agreement across all 
    agencies) after a comprehensive process that includes an audit and 
    review of actual expenditures, as well as an extensive negotiation.  The
     application of the federally approved F&amp;A rates allows UMBC to 
    recover the actual costs required to complete the proposed work in 
    support of our research and creative achievement community.  </span></p>
    <p><span>This new NSF policy has no basis on UMBC’s actual
     costs.  Acceptance of any rate that does not cover UMBC’s costs 
    represents an unsustainable cost burden on UMBC. UMBC has been advised 
    that any proposal submitted to or any approved award accepted from NSF 
    at the 15% F&amp;A rate may represent legal acceptance of this capped 
    rate for </span><span>all</span><span> of our federal contracts and grants. </span></p>
    <p><span>UMBC anticipates that, as with other 
    agencies who have attempted similar policies, a Temporary Restraining 
    Order (TRO) will be placed on this NSF F&amp;A policy.  However, there 
    may be a gap between such a TRO and an award issuance or proposal 
    submission.  </span></p>
    <p><span>Therefore, at this time, UMBC will only 
    submit proposals to and accept awards from NSF utilizing our federally 
    negotiated and approved F&amp;A Cost Recovery rates.  Please understand 
    that there is a valid concern that proposals submitted with an F&amp;A 
    Rate above the 15% cap may be returned to the institution without 
    review.  We will not be able to accept any NSF awards with a 15% F&amp;A
     cap at this time.</span></p>
    <p><span>While we appreciate the potential negative 
    impact this decision may have on members in our research and creative 
    achievement community, we hope this gap guidance will become moot once a
     TRO has been issued.     </span></p>
    <p><span>To learn more about F&amp;A at UMBC, please see the </span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements-faculty/posts/149827/33073/d141f07ad1a77da89976ec43a7dda458/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch.umbc.edu%2Fumbc-fa-rate-information%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>UMBC F&amp;A Rate Information page</span></a><span>.      </span></p>
    <p><span>Sincerely,</span></p>
    <p><em><span>Dean A. Drake</span></em></p>
    <p><em><span>Associate Vice President for Research and Creative Achievement</span></em></p></span></div></div>
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<Summary>*re-post*    Dear Colleagues,   On Friday, May 2, The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a new 15 percent Facility &amp; Administrative (F&amp;A) Cost Recovery policy  for implementation...</Summary>
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<Title>OCGA's New Director - Cheryl Young</Title>
<Tagline>Welcome our new OCGA Director, Cheryl Young!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content">Dear Research and Creative Achievement Community,<br><br><div>I’m happy to announce that today May 5th , Cheryl Young has joined the <a href="https://cga.umbc.edu/contact-us/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Office of Contract and Grant Accounting </a>as our Director.</div><div><br></div><div>Cheryl joins UMBC after an impressive tenure at our sister institution the University of Maryland, Baltimore within their School of Medicine, where she most recently served as the Director, Contracts and Grants. Cheryl brings a wealth of experience including over 14 years of research administration. </div><div>Her departmental perspective will inform our team and allow us to better understand and service the needs of our UMBC community. Cheryl has a proven track record as a collaborative leader and has been instrumental in building high functioning teams at UMB’s School of Medicine.</div><div><br></div>Please join me in welcoming Cheryl to UMBC!<br><br>Sincerely,<br>Bryan Casey<br>Asst. Vice President and Controller</div>
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<Title>OCGA's newest team members</Title>
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    to welcome our newest staff, Sheronda Bowie and Angie White.</p>
    
    <p>Sheronda started on February 24 as our new Grant Accountant
    and Angie’s first day is today. She is our new Senior Financial Analyst.</p>
    
    <p>We are so excited to have both new members of our team! </p>
    
    <p>Sheronda’s email: <a href="mailto:sbowie1@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">sbowie1@umbc.edu</a></p>
    
    <p>Angie’s email: <a href="mailto:awhite12@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">awhite12@umbc.edu</a>  <span><br></span></p><p><span><a href="https://umbc.box.com/s/zz455epjcbljj12l3egnj3dt5gd9cotr" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">How to find your Grant Accountant in PeopleSoft<br></a></span></p></div>
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<Title>NCURA webinar for Service Units</Title>
<Tagline>View the March 24, 2025 NCURA webinar for free!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>The Office of Contract and Grant Accounting (OCGA) has purchased a registration to the <a href="https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/products/service-and-recharge-center-costing-strategies-amidst-evolving-federal-funding-policies#tab-product_tab_overview" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">NCURA webinar: Service and Recharge Center Costing Strategies Amidst Evolving Federal Funding Policies</a> and the link below will allow you to attend for free.<br></div><div><br></div><div>The webinar will be held virtually on March 24, 2025 from 2:00 - 3:30pm with an after the show talk with faculty from 3:35 - 4:30pm.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Service Center Managers and Administrative support - this is for you!<br></div><div><br></div><div><h6>Use this link with your umbc email to register for the webinar: <a href="https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/p/250324ServiceXL" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/p/250324ServiceXL</a></h6><div>Instructions on using the link can be found <a href="https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/products/service-and-recharge-center-costing-strategies-amidst-evolving-federal-funding-policies#tab-product_tab_extra_login_registration_link" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>. <br></div><div><br></div><div><p>As federal funding policies continue to evolve, institutions managing
     service centers must proactively adapt to potential reductions in 
    research funding and shifting cost recovery limitations. </p><p>This session 
    explores the financial and operational complexities of service center 
    management, focusing on advanced cost analysis, rate setting strategies,
     external user pricing, and compliance with federal guidelines.  With 
    ongoing discussions surrounding limitations on indirect cost 
    recovery—such as the recently proposed 15% cap at NIH—institutions face 
    increased pressure to maximize cost recovery while ensuring compliance. </p><p>This session will examine strategies for optimizing service center 
    operations, developing sustainable financial models, and leveraging 
    alternative revenue sources. Through real-world case studies and 
    interactive discussions, participants will learn how to align their 
    service center structures with institutional priorities while navigating
     federal cost principles, financial sustainability, and external audit 
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    <h5>Learning Objectives</h5>
    <p>Join us for this informative session, where we will:</p>
    <ul><li>Analyze cost structures and rate-setting methodologies to ensure
     financial sustainability while maintaining compliance with federal 
    guidelines.</li><li>Explore strategies for mitigating the impact of potential reductions in federal research funding on service center operations.</li><li>Discuss best practices for maximizing cost recovery, including external user pricing and appropriate subsidy allocations.</li><li>Identify key considerations for aligning service center financial management with evolving federal funding priorities.</li></ul>
    <p>This session is ideal for research administrators, financial 
    managers, and institutional leaders responsible for overseeing service 
    center operations and research support facilities. Attendees should have
     a working knowledge of service center cost recovery principles and 
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<Title>OCGA is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst</Title>
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<Title>Sponsored Projects Manual Payroll Request</Title>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="144284" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/ocga/posts/144284">
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    <p>Thanks to those of you who have completed your Effort Report
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    <p>This is a reminder that Effort Reports for Spring 2024 are
    due no later than<strong> <u>Monday, September 30, 2024</u></strong>. </p>
    
    <p>The Spring 2024 period includes Payroll 2024-015 through
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    <p>Effort Reports are both a Compliance
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    compliance with federal regulations and UMBC procedures.</p>
    
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    <p>To find out whether you have open effort reports for Spring 2024 (see page 6, Year: 2024 Period: Spring) and to learn how to certify them,
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    <p><strong>IF YOU ARE NEW TO Effort Report Certifications:</strong> see
    page 12, #1 in the Quick Guide for information on how to gain certification
    access. You will not be able to certify without proper access in PeopleSoft.</p>
    
    <p><strong>IF THE PI ON THE PROJECT IS NOT AVAILABLE</strong> to certify
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