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It is possible to obtain elective credits for CLASP certification through a self-study option.

Following is the procedure for self-study elective credit:

• Email Jena Ashley in ORPA regarding your intention to reserve a “Qualifying Video” (QV) for CLASP elective credit.

• QVs can be borrowed for a maximum of ten business days. When you email Jena, she will respond as to the availability of your requested QV. You may then make a reservation.

• Each video typically consists of six-to-twelve segments. Each segment averages 20 – 30 minutes. To obtain credit, select four segments of most interest/relevance to you. As you watch the segments, make written notes of the important concepts covered by the panelists on the video.

• When the QV is returned to Jena, provide a copy of your notes regarding the four segments viewed. Jena will forward your notes to Mike Ritz who will determine whether or not credit is granted. Mike will communicate with you via email message whether credit is earned.

It is only possible to earn one elective credit through self-study means each calendar year. The list of QVs will be updated periodically and consist of pre-recorded NCURA teleconferences.

The current list of QVs is as follows:

NCURA WORKSHOP DVD – “It Takes a Village to Manage Awards: Managing Sponsored Awards—Including Communication Best Practices”

Segment 1 Research Administration Models

Segment 2 Roles and Responsibilities

Segment 3 Communication

Segment 4 Education

Segment 5 Major Areas of Concern

Segment 6 Policies

Segment 7 Challenges

 

NCURA WORKSHOP DVD – “Technology Transfer Issues for the Research Administrator”

Segment 1 Introduction (Definitions, Recent Law Changes)

Segment 2 Standard Terms & Conditions

Segment 3 Customary Industry Agreements

Segment 4 Complex Intellectual Property in Research Agreements

Segment 5 Special Intellectual Property Situations

 

NCURA WORKSHOP DVD – “Complex Agreements”

Segment 1 Overview of Complex Agreements

Segment 2 Coordination

Segment 3 Intellectual Property Agreement Issues

Segment 4 Human Subjects and Animal Use

Segment 5 Export Controls, ITAR, Access Restrictions, Chemical/Bio Security

Segment 6 Best Practices

 

NCURA WORKSHOP DVD – “”Managing Cost Issues”

Segment 1 Personnel and Payroll Issues

Segment 2 Cost Transfers

Segment 3 Cost Sharing Management and Companion Accounts

Segment 4 Costing and Billing Service Centers

Segment 5 Allowability of Certain Troublesome Costs

Segment 6 Procurement Cards

 

NCURA WORKSHOP DVD – “Cost Sharing: Why No Good Deed Goes Unpunished”

Segment 1 Definitions and Explanations

Segment 2 Federal Requirements

Segment 3 Methods of Cost Sharing

Segment 4 Types of Cost Sharing

Segment 5 Direct and Indirect Cost Implications

Segment 6 Special Problems

Segment 7 Effort Reporting and Commitment

Segment 8 Audits Conducted by the NSF Inspector General

Segment 9 Institutional Practices

Segment 10 National Science Board

 

NCURA WORKSHOP DVD – “F&A Rates for the Non-Accountant”

Segment 1 Why Is F&A Important?

Segment 2 History of F&A Costs

Segment 3 Common Myths Regarding F&A Costs

Segment 4 Overview of A-21

Segment 5 Construction of the Rate (Simplified)

Segment 6 The F&A Negotiation Process

Segment 7 Distribution of F&A Reimbursement

Segment 8 Practical Challenges Affecting the Non-Accountant

 

NCURA WORKSHOP DVD – “Subrecipient Monitoring: Assessing Risk”

Segment 1 Definition of Subrecipient Monitoring

Segment 2 Goal of “Being a Good Customer”

Segment 3 Processes at Proposal Stage

Segment 4 Conflict of Interest

Segment 5 Processes at Award Stage

Segment 6 Processes During the Life of the Award

Segment 7 Invoice Monitoring

Segment 8 Award Life Changes

Segment 9 Special Monitoring Issues For ARRA Subawards

 

NCURA WORKSHOP DVD – “Managing Financial Requirements of Awards”

Segment 1 Basic Federal Requirements

Segment 2 What’s Different About Federal Contracts

Segment 3 Financial Requirements of Other Types of Agreements

Segment 4 Foreign Agreements

Segment 5 Subaward Considerations

Segment 6 Expenditures & Cash Management

Segment 7 Cost Sharing & Program Income

Segment 8 Billing & Reporting

Segment 9 Specialized Requirements for ARRA Funds

Segment 10 Preparing for Audits & Lessons Learned

 

NCURA WORKSHOP DVD – “ABCs of the Federal Cost Principles"

Segment 1 Introduction to Costing Regulations

Segment 2 Terms You Should Know

Segment 3 Cost Allowability

Segment 4 F&A vs. Direct Costs

Segment 5 Compensation Matters

Segment 6 Other J Section Costs

Segment 7 Frequent Costing Issues

Segment 8 Where Does Cost Sharing Fit into the Principles

Segment 9 Grey Areas and Not So Grey Areas

Segment 10 Emplasis on Audit Issues

 

All sessions (with the exception of “Complex Agreements” and “Managing Financial Requirements of Awards”) were previously used in CLASP facilitated elective sessions. If you attended the earlier facilitated session, it is not possible to obtain elective credit for a private (self-study) viewing of the video.

If you have any questions about the QV self-study, please email Mike Ritz, Research Compliance Officer.

Thank you for your continued support of the CLASP program.