Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance

SPaRC Spotlight: Sponsored Equipment: Strategies and Tools for Compliance

Are there unique characteristics for sponsor funded equipment you want to explore?  Are you interested in learning strategies to prepare for an equipment observation during the annual Single Audit?  Join us as we discuss the equipment lifecycle, share new tools and guidance to help you identify who holds title, share case studies on equipment terms and conditions, as well as tips to help you have a successful equipment audit. 

Presenters: 

• Ryan Holmes, Senior Assistant Director, Audit & Compliance, SPA 
• Cheryl Howerton, Director, Audit & Compliance, SPA

SPaRC Spotlight: Decoding an RFP: Following the Funding Clues

Decoding an RFP: Following the Funding Clues equips research administrators with practical strategies to efficiently review funding announcements and identify key administrative requirements before proposal development begins.  The session highlights how to spot early compliance risks - such as eligibility restrictions, submission logistics, budget limits, and internal deadlines - while offering tips for success like prioritizing evaluation criteria, creating requirement checklists, and securing submission system access early.  Participants will learn how to translate RFPs into clear timelines, coordinated team roles, and organized workflows that support timely, compliant submissions. 

Presenters: 

• Holly Iannuzzelli, Advanced Senior Proposal Coordinator, SPA 
• Holly Pankow, Assistant Director, Grants and Contracts, Prairie Research Institute
• Patti Welander, Grant Writer, Cooperative Extension