Understanding the VPRI: An Overview of the VPRI’s Units & Functions – Jan. 26, 2022
Session Description
January 26, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST
This orientation session will introduce you to the units and teams of the Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) and the research administration services they offer. The session will consist of:
- High-level overviews of each unit/team: VPRI's Chief Administrative Officer, Renee Brost, will present an overview of the VPRI service landscape to help participants understand the ‘big picture’ of existing services.
- Focused breakout sessions: Breakout sessions, presented by VPRI senior staff, will cover specific VPRI services in more detail. Participants can choose to attend the two breakout room sessions that best align with their roles and needs.
Learning Objectives
1. Navigate existing research support resources within VPRI to obtain the correct support & resources for themselves and colleagues.
2. Articulate the role and functions of different units within VPRI.
3. Network with relevant research support staff.
Additional Information
Breakout Sessions:
1. Environmental Health & Safety, Human Ethics, Animal Ethics, other regulatory requirements, Research Oversight & Compliance (ROCO), presented by Rachel Zand, David Hanwell, Marc Drouin, and Gina Trubiani
2. Research Financial Reporting and Audit, ROCO, presented by Donna Walker
3. Agency and Foundation Funding, Research Services Office (RSO), presented by Drew Gyorke
4. Institutional Initiatives, RSO, presented by Kevin Hamilton
5. Innovation and Partnerships, presented by Tina Coccia
6. MyResearch, presented by Safa Faidi, Peter Schwarz-Lam, and Nadia Saracoglu
7. Institutional Strategic Initiatives, presented by Sean Caffrey and Arij Al Chawaf
8. The Awards Pipeline, presented by Sarah Carson
Note: Each breakout session will be offered twice so that participants can attend two sessions.