Participants will be able to:

• Understand the makeup of awards across the campuses.
• Learn what is calculated in (and not) to the all-important F&A base rate.
• Learn the essentials of service centers.
• Understand the delegation of authority.
• Understand the essential functions of Human Resource, including hiring, retaining, workforce development and employee engagement.
• Learn about RF appointment types and associated fringe benefit rates.
• Hear about learning and development opportunities available for RF employees.
• Gain an appreciation of how risk is assessed to better understand problematic research compliance areas.
• Understand financial fundamentals and financial opportunities and risk for your campus.