R.A.I.S.E. Individual Sessions
The R.A.I.S.E. program offers stand-alone training sessions offered to any interested Carnegie Mellon employee. Session topics vary and are intended to provide information on current ‘hot topics’ with federal sponsors, specific agency requirements, institutional processes, or organizational best practices. Each session is led by experienced professionals internal to Carnegie Mellon.
Please review the session schedule below for information on Individual Sessions. All sessions will be held virtually. Registrants in FocusU will be sent a zoom link at least 24 hours ahead of the session.
Spring 2024 Individual Sessions
Introduction to Recharge Centers
Feb. 8, 2024, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Presenters
- Bill Stewart, Senior Cost Accountant, Cost Analysis
Description
Recharge centers provide goods and services to the research community and help to ensure that researchers have access to the necessary resources and facilities to carry out their work effectively. This session will discuss what should be considered when establishing a new center, how rates are developed, the overall financial management of these centers.
Registration
Required via FocusU
Space Planning’s Impact on Research Administration
Feb. 29, 2024, from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Presenters
- Anne Marie Bosnyak, Senior Director of Sponsored Projects and Cost Analysis
Description
Have you ever been asked to complete a space survey? If so, do you want to better understand the information you are providing and what impact it has on the university? Learn how the survey results guide the allocation of many of the university’s facility costs to their appropriate functions (such as instruction and organized research) and gain an understanding of how space usage is used in the calculation of the F&A rate.
Registration
Required via FocusU
Subrecipient Invoicing and Carnegie Mellon’s Role in Monitoring Their Activities
March 26, 2024, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Presenters
- Autumn Slobe, Manager, Sponsored Projects Accounting
- Teri McCort, Assistant Director, Cost Analysis and Audit
Description
Carnegie Mellon is responsible for monitoring both financial and programmatic activities of its subrecipients. This session will outline the process in which subrecipient invoices are reviewed and approved for payment. We will then discuss other monitoring activities and responsibilities that are shared between the PI/research department, SPA, and Cost Analysis department so that our institution can work together to ensure proper stewardship of sponsored funds.
Registration
Required via FocusU
Effort Reporting Best Practices
April 18, 2024, from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Presenters
- TBD
Description
This session will review best practices for effort reporting here at Carnegie Mellon. Come ready to learn what steps various schools across campus follow to ensure the process is as smooth and efficient as possible.
Registration
Required via FocusU
Managing Federal Property
May 22, 2024, from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Presenters
- Anne Marie Bosnyak, Senior Director of Sponsored Projects and Cost Analysis
- Brandon Davis, Senior Sponsored Projects Accountant, Sponsored Projects Accounting
Description
CMU is responsible for the appropriate stewardship of all government-owned property, including property acquisition, control, use, care, maintenance, disposition, and reporting. Attend this session to learn what is to be considered when managing equipment, and what information is needed in order to report equipment accurately.
Registration
Required via FocusU