Announcements for Certified Approvers
2023 GMUN Spring General Meeting
Thursday, May 11th, from 10:00-11:30 am, via Zoom.
The final agenda will be shared once speakers are confirmed, but there will be:
Hot Topics! by Pamela Webb, as well as topics relevant to both pre-award and post-award staff.
(Zoom link to be sent out closer to the event along with agenda items)
New Training Opportunities
Child Accounts/Managing Pre Award and Advance accounts for Certified Approvers
Tuesday, April 18th 10:00-11:00 am CST
Please join us for 1 CE credit learning more about Child Accounts/Managing Pre Award and Advance accounts. Credit will be given to those who log on to the presentation at the beginning and remain until the end. No need to fill out a report of attendance form. After the session, it will appear in your training hub record within 2 weeks.
Presented by: Noel Schumacher, Technological Leadership Institute Finance and HR Manager, Seth Goldberg, Finance and Grants Manager, Minnesota Population Center.
Please register via Zoom. Registering via Training Hub is not necessary.
New Fall SPECTRUM/SPA Course
No Spectrum/Spa courses available at the moment
New Certified Approver Course in Training Hub
August 4, 2022
RIACT Director, Danielle Rintala, announced a new CA course and certification steps. Read How to Become a Certified Approver to see what's changed.
CA Program Changes Announced
July 18, 2022
The CA Program has changed its exam and continuing education requirements to ensure the program's long term viability and to better align with the current needs of the University's research compliance environment. Read the June 18 announcement.
CAAC Monthly Meetings Set
July 1, 2022
Dates for the monthly CAAC meeting are set for the FY23 year. Meetings are held 1:00-2:30pm via Zoom.
- 09/22/22
- 10/27/22
- 11/24/22
- 12/22/22
- 01/26/23
- 02/23/23
- 03/23/23
- 04/27/23
- 05/25/23
- 06/22/23
Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Notice
February 23, 2022
The federal government has imposed financial and export/import sanctions relating to the conflict in Ukraine. An overview of the key restrictions is available on the Export Controls website. If CAs encounter any situations involving a party located in Ukraine or Russia, they should contact Pat Briscoe (bris0022@umn.edu or 612-625-3860) before proceeding.