Research Staff Professional

Development Conference

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Cooper Hall - School of Nursing

Sponsors

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

College of Engineering

College of Letters and Science

Office of Human Resources

Office of the Secretary of the Academic Staff

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education

School of Human Ecology

School of Medicine and Public Health

School of Nursing

School of Pharmacy

School of Veterinary Medicine

Time Event Room8:00 am–9:00 am Registration/Breakfast Registration

(hallway outside Auditorium)8:45 am–9:00 am Welcome 1121 – Auditorium9:00 am–9:30 am Keynote 1121 – Auditorium9:30 am–9:45 am Refreshment Break Atrium by Auditorium9:45 am–10:45 am Workshop Sessions 1121 – Auditorium9:45 am–10:45 am Workshop Sessions 1227 – Tiered Classroom9:45 am–10:45 am Workshop Sessions 1231 – Tiered Classroom10:45 am–11:00 am Refreshment Break Atrium by Auditorium11:00 am–12:00 pm Workshop Sessions 1121 – Auditorium11:00 am–12:00 pm Workshop Sessions 1227 – Tiered Classroom11:00 am–12:00 pm Workshop Sessions 1231 – Tiered Classroom12:00 pm–1:30 pm Lunch and Resource Fair Atrium by Auditorium1:30 pm–2:30 pm Workshop Sessions 1121 – Auditorium1:30 pm–2:30 pm Workshop Sessions 1227 – Tiered Classroom1:30 pm–2:30 pm Workshop Sessions 1231 – Tiered Classroom

Keynote Address

Impact (9:00 am)Nadine Connor, PhD - Room 1121 (Auditorium)

Nadine Connor, PhD, is Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, joint with the Department of Surgery, at UW-Madison. For the first 7 years of her career at UW-Madison, Dr. Connor was Assistant and then Associate Scientist in the Department of Surgery. Currently, she is also serving as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Policy and Compliance in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education.

Overview of Events

Life Cycle of a GrantKurt McMillen and Bonniejean Zitske - Room 1121 (Auditorium)

Sponsored projects are established when funds are awarded, typically via a grant, to the University of Wisconsin-Madison by external sources in support of research, instruction, training, service, or other scholarly activities. Each grant follows a life cycle that includes creating the funding opportunity, applying, receiving an award, managing the award, and successfully closing out the award. This session will provide an overview of the grant life cycle and touch on the processes, people, and tools that effectively support and foster research at the University of Wisconsin.

Kurt McMillen is the interim Assistant Director for Grant & Proposal Services in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP). He joined the University in 2010 as a Grant and Contracts Specialist working in RSP. Currently, he is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the Award Acceptance, Proposal Services, and outgoing Subaward Issuance operations within RSP. Kurt is a member of the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA), and has presented nationally on a wide range of topics. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.

Bonniejean Zitske is the Assistant Director for Research Financial Services at the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. She has been an active member of the UW-Madison community for 20 years and a research administrator for 10 years, working in a department and dean’s office before taking on a leadership role in the central office. She is Chair-Elect of NCURA Region IV, which is a professional organization for research administrators. She is also working on a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.

9:45 am

Workshops & Speaker Bios

Workshops & Speaker BiosIt Doesn’t Have to Be Hard: Networking as a SkillTara Milliken - Room 1227 (Classroom)

The very idea of networking can be intimidating or overwhelming, particularly if it’s not a part of your day-to-day work. What does “networking” entail and where do I start? Is it even possible to network without it feeling slimy? If I already have a job, why do I need to network? Isn’t networking just for people who work in business or are first starting out in their career? Can I network successfully if I’m not a naturally extroverted person? In this interactive session, we’ll discuss these questions, debunk networking myths, share disastrous and successful stories of attempted networking, and identify some of the intentional ways everyone can approach networking as a professional. We’ll discuss why networking is a skill worth building, provide opportunities to practice, and help participants develop a networking plan for beyond the conference.

Tara Milliken is the Experiential Education Coordinator for SuccessWorks at the College of Letters and Science, where she supports undergraduate students in all facets of career development and planning through intentional programming, exploration, and skill-building events and activities. Prior to her current role, Tara worked as a Career Advisor in the Wisconsin School of Business BBA Program. Tara completed a B.A. in English and a B.S. in agricultural and extension education from The Ohio State University, and an M.A. in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University. In 2017, she received the Early Career Excellence in Undergraduate Advising Award from UW-Madison, and in 2018, she was presented with the Commission for Career Services Distinguished Service Award by ACPA. Tara is passionate about creatively tackling new programs and processes, equity and justice in career services work, and helping others better understand and articulate their own values, skills, strengths, and interests.

Leading Others Through ChangeLindsay Falkowski - Room 1231 (Classroom)

Change is constant in our lives and an essential element of the workplace. Navigating times of change can provoke a wide range of emotions including anxiety, excitement and confusion. This workshop provides you with tools to understand the types and characteristics of change. Participants will determine the mindsets of people in change and respond to those mindsets. Finally, you will have the opportunity to use a change model to intentionally navigate others through change. Be prepared to personally reflect and engage in dialogue with colleagues about your situation of change. This session will encourage you to lead others toward embracing a resilient mindset.

Lindsay Falkowski is an Employee Learning Specialist in the Office of Learning and Talent Development. She facilitates seminars in Thrive@UW, Fully Prepared to Lead and Principles of Supervision and Management. Lindsay loves helping UW staff discover and build upon their strengths. In previous professional roles, Lindsay experienced the challenges and rewards of change, and saw the positive impact and benefits of navigating change effectively. She holds a BS in Education from UW-Madison and an MA in Education from Edgewood College. Prior to teaching at UW, she taught K-12 students, led professional development and mentored new employees in the Madison Metropolitan School District.

Sideways: When, Why and How to Make a Lateral Career MoveElizabeth Schrimpf - Room 1121 (Auditorium)

Sometimes the best career move isn’t up - it’s over. Whether you’re looking to make a career move soon or just thinking about the future, understanding how lateral career moves can work for you will help you prepare for upcoming opportunities. This presentation will focus on identifying when you might be ready for a lateral career move, what to look for in your next position and best practices on applying for and transitioning to a new role. Participants will leave with tangible action steps to help identify potential lateral moves in their own career and resources for continued study.

Elizabeth Schrimpf is currently the Employee Career and Education Counselor in UW-Madison’s Adult Career and Special Student Services. She came to UW-Madison in November 2017 from the Dane County Job Center, where she worked in adult career development and vocational training through the WorkSmart Network. Elizabeth has a Master of Arts in Counseling from Lakeland University, is a Registered Career Counselor with the National Career Development Association and has been working with adults in Dane county since 2013. On campus, her role focuses on supporting employees interested in developing goals, identifying career options or transitioning to new positions.

Coaching for Difficult ConversationsSherry Boeger - Room 1227 (Classroom)

Is there a conversation you have been putting off? If so, you are not alone. In this session you will identify ways to start the conversation, learn a model to use to have difficult conversations and have the opportunity to practice. This will be an interactive session so come prepared to share areas you would like to work on.

Sherry Boeger has worked in the employee assistance field for close to 20 years providing counseling and workplace consultation on a variety of issues. An area Sherry has focused on in her career has been around dealing with conflict and difficult conversations. She has given numerous presentations on this topic, and while others avoid conflict, she likes to get in the middle of it to help the people involved gain more perspective. She is able to use her clinical skills combined with her knowledge of the workplace to make a difference.

11:00 am

Workshops & Speaker Bios

Delivering Effective FeedbackJulie Kovalaske - Room 1121 (Auditorium)

Learn how to provide quality and effective feedback any time that the message is due. Whether feedback is formal or informal, provided to employees, peers or someone else, there are ways that it can be structured to be effective and lasting. Join us in this interactive workshop where we will learn and apply a five step process to effectively deliver a message so that people understand it and make changes that may be needed.

Julie Kovalaske is the program manager and facilitator for Fully Prepared to Manage, a professional development series for managers and supervisors at UW-Madison. Julie has a passion for helping people learn to influence their lives and the lives of those around them. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in education and is pursuing a Master’s degree in educational technology. Her experience providing professional development training has spanned the private, public, and international development sectors.

1:30 pm

Workshops & Speaker BiosPost-Approval Monitoring at UW–MadisonTravis Doran - Room 1231 (Classroom)

The Post-Approval Monitoring Program will give an overview of post-approval monitoring at UW-Madison. This will include a description of the monitoring process and workflow as well as the most common issues discovered during the routine review of human subjects research here on campus.

Travis Doran has been a Post-Approval Monitor in the Office of Research Compliance since the Post-Approval Monitoring Program’s inception. Prior to joining the PAM Program, Travis worked as a clinical research coordinator for the UW SMPH Office of Clinical Trials, UW Hospitals and Clinics, and Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA. In addition to post-approval monitoring, Travis also coordinates many aspects of the UW-Madison Human Research Protection Program.

Workshops & Speaker Bios*30 Minute Presentations

Show Me the $$$! Budget Development and Management Strategies for Lab ProfessionalsJessica Antosiewicz-Bourget - Room 1227 (Classroom)

In times of tighter research funding, budgets and justifications are becoming increasingly scrutinized. This workshop will cover strategies to develop budgets for grants and projects, strengthening proposals and increasing your confidence in budget oversight.

Jessica Antosiewicz-Bourget is associate director of lab operations in Regenerative Biology at The Morgridge Institute for Research. She has been in the lab of stem cell pioneer Dr. James Thomson for almost 20 years, progressing from associate research specialist to laboratory manager to associate director. She is responsible for budget oversight and development within the group which includes three principal-investigators. Jessica has a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and a Master of Business Administration, both from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Purchasing Overview UW–MadisonHartley Murray - Room 1227 (Classroom)

This workshop will provide a solid baseline of the procurement rules and processes research adminstration professionals should be aware of. The workshop will provide a description of current state and a glimpse into plans for future state. This is a flexible session with ample time for answering attendee questions.

Hartley Murray is a lifetime C.P.M. He has been the Assistant Director Purchasing Services since 2002. Murray has 16 years of private sector procurement in importing, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail experience.

*The two presentations above are each 30 minutes and will be delivered back-to-back in the same workshop session.

Workshops & Speaker Bios

Understanding and Developing Career Self-Reliance and ResiliencyLynn Freeman - Room 1231 (Classroom)

“I didn’t see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life...Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith.” Steve Jobs, on being fired from Apple in 1984

Career resilience is the ability to adjust to career change as it happens, and the ability to bounce back from setbacks and learn from experiences so you keep moving forward. We benefit from having career resilience when something unexpected happens (like a job loss). We also benefit from career self-reliance, or taking responsibility for our career growth while maintaining commitment to the success of the university. Do you have career resilience and career self-reliance? Join us for this interactive and informative session on what these are, why they are importance, and how to develop them.

Lynn Freeman collects flair, and her favorite button says, ‘Are we going to do this, or just talk about it?’

During her 25+ year career in higher education, Lynn has had the privilege to be in roles centered around her passion: to help people discover, learn and grow. She has worked with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff at Stanford University, Penn State University, Washington State University and University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.

In 2015, Lynn decided to use her experience and passion in a new way: working to help employees discover, learn and grow, and came to UW-Madison. Lynn is the Director of Talent Development, and is responsible for the Office of Learning & Talent Development (LTD) and the Office of Human Resources Communities of Practice (HR CoP). Talent Development provides low- and no-cost professional and career development opportunities for all employees of UW-Madison.

Fair Tables

Academic Staff GovernanceHeather Daniels, Jake Smith and Sophia Calzavara

Lab CoPSharon Blohowiak, Carey Hannan, Kyle Hanson and Nicci Schmidt

Learning and Talent DevelopmentNancy Kujak-Ford

Office of Campus Research CoresIsabelle Girard

Office of Research Compliance - Post-Approval Monitoring ProgramTravis Doran, Peter Johnson

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Donna Cox, Daniel Gest, Melanie Hebl and Jeff Nytes

Research Animal Resources Center Luke Brinkman, Melissa Hunsley, Nancy Fawcett and Gayle Orner

Stem Cell Research Oversight and Responsible Conduct of ResearchHeather McFadden

UW-Madison Public Access ServiceJulie Schneider and Ryan Schryver

Notes

9:00 am–9:30 am Keynote: Impact Nadine Connor

Room 1121 – Auditorium

9:30 am–9:45 am Refreshment Break

9:45 am–10:45 am Life Cycle of a Grant

Kurt McMillen and Bonniejean Zitske

Room 1121 – Auditorium

It Doesn’t Have to Be Hard:

Networking as a Skill

Tara Milliken

Room 1227 – Tiered Classroom

Leading Others Through Change

Lindsay Falkowski

Room 1231 – Tiered Classroom

10:45 am–11:00 am Refreshment Break

11:00 am–12:00 pm Sideways: When, Why and How to Make a Lateral

Career Move

Elizabeth Schrimpf

Room 1121 – Auditorium

Coaching for Difficult

Conversations

Sherry Boeger

Room 1227 – Tiered Classroom

Post-Approval Monitoring at UW–Madison

Travis Doran

Room 1231- Tiered Classroom

12:00 pm–1:30 pm Lunch and Resource Fair

1:30 pm–2:30 pm Delivering Effective Feedback

Julie Kovalaske

Room 1121 – Auditorium

Show Me the $$$! Budget

Development and Management

Strategies for Lab Professionals

Jessica Antosiewicz-Bourget

Followed by

Purchasing Overview

UW–Madison

Hartley Murray

Room 1227 – Tiered Classroom

Understanding and Developing Career Self-Reliance and

Resiliency

Lynn Freeman

Room 1231 – Tiered Classroom