Monday, October 25, 2010
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Plenary Session
Moderator: Brenda M. Worthington, Program Operations Specialist, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Presenters: Michael G. Sheppo, Director, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Kristina Rose, Deputy Director, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Grants Management System – How to Navigate GMS
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Plenary Session
John Martin, Lead Training Specialist, Office of Audit, Assessment, and Management, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Break
10:10 a.m.–10:25 a.m.
Grants Management System – CCR and DUNS Issues
10:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Plenary Session
John Martin, Lead Training Specialist, Office of Audit, Assessment, and Management, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
GPA Updates
11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Plenary Session
Patricia A. Kashtan, Program Operations Specialist, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
How to Navigate NCJRS, DNA.gov, and the NIJ Website
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Working Lunch
Moderator: Christine Torres Grant Program Specialist, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Presenter: Jolene Hernon Director, Office of Communications, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Break
1:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Lifecycle of a Grant
1:45 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Plenary Session
Brenda M. Worthington, Program Operations Specialist, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Budget Preparation from an NIJ Standpoint
2:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. Plenary Session
Mark S. Nelson, Senior Program Manager, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice
Top Ten Tips for a Successful Application
2:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Plenary Session
Alan C. Spanbauer, Program Manager, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Break
3:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Fiscally Responsible Grant Management
3:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Plenary Session
Angela Wade, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Wrap-Up, Discussion, and Q&A
4:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Plenary Session
National Institute of Justice Staff, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Day Two Agenda and Presentations »