HEAF25: Higher Education Response to Uniform Guidance Changes
The Uniform Grants Guidance revisions became effective on October 1, 2024. Although simplification was the objective, colleges and universities have had to evaluate their processes and policies to conform. This session will review the changes, highlight the challenges, and offer recommendations for meeting the new requirements.
CPE Available: 1 Credit in Specialized Knowledge
Each individual must register and attend separately to earn credit.
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Event Information
- Level: Intermediate
- Prerequisites: Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a professional in higher education or a related private industry.
- Advanced Preparation: None
- Delivery Mode: Group internet based
- Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
- Length: 60 minutes
Steps to Earn CPE Credit
You can only earn credit for attending the session live. CPE credit cannot be earned for watching the recordings.
To earn CPE credit, you will complete the following tasks under the Content tab, after the session has ended:
- Pass the CPE codeword quiz. Write down the codewords posted in the Zoom chat at random times throughout the session and complete the quiz at the end of the session.
- Submit the CPE check-out code displayed at the end of the session.
- Download your CPE certificate.
You have until 5 pm Eastern Time on Friday, April 25 to complete these three steps or report technology issues with this site to online@nacubo.org.
For more detailed instructions, review the CPE Instructions page.
Lori Ciccone
Executive Director for Sponsored Programs
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Lori Ciccone is the Executive Director for Sponsored Programs at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). In this role, she works closely with faculty and students to secure grants and increase research, particularly in STEM fields and college access programs.
Lori earned her BA in Communication Studies from UNLV and is passionate about supporting research efforts within the university. Outside of her professional role, Lori enjoys scrapbooking, reading, and taking family vacations. She is married to Symaron, and they have two sons, Christopher and Andrew.
Mary Vicuna-Howe
Associate Director for Post Award and Financial Compliance
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mary Vicuna-Howe is the Associate Director for Post Award and Financial Compliance in the Sponsored Programs office at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In this role, she oversees post-award services, ensuring compliance with financial regulations for grants and sponsored research.
Mary holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Pennsylvania. She plays a key role in supporting the financial and compliance aspects of research funding at UNLV.
Jennifer Smolnik
Senior Manager
Maximus
Jennifer Smolnik is a Senior Manager for the Maximus Higher Education Practice with 17 years of experience in University cost accounting, Indirect Cost Rate proposals, sponsored projects administration and capital assets compliance.
Prior to working at Maximus, Jenny served as a Senior Officer for Cost Accounting and Analysis at Arizona State University, overseeing the development of two Long Form F&A proposals, including management of the University space survey, special cost studies, DS-2 preparation, proposal submission and federal negotiation. She also managed compliance for University Recharge and Service Centers for seven years. As Debt Compliance Manager at ASU, Jenny reviewed capital asset compliance and reporting for $2 billion in bond-funded capital projects.
She has presented at several national conferences on topics of preparing for the F&A Base Year, managing University space surveys, as well as maintaining compliance for University Service Centers. Jenny is a certified Project Management Professional with experience in process improvement, organizational change management, and systems implementation for sponsored projects administration.
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