FISCAL YEAR 23 ANNUAL REPORT
CELEBRATING ANOTHER YEAR OF SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS
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About Us
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Submissions
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Awards
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Expenditures
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Students
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Contact Us
About Us Welcome to SPARC (Sponsored Programs, Agreements, Research and Contracts)—your ultimate partner in the pursuit of sparkling ideas and boundless possibilities! Here at SPARC, we are a team of dedicated individuals who believe in the transformative power of external funding. Whether you're a faculty member, staff member, or administrator, we've got your back when it comes to securing the financial support you need for your projects and programs.
From the very inception of your ideas to the triumphant execution of your funded projects, SPARC is your trusted companion, guiding you through every step of the way. SPARC is more than just a catalyst for external funding. We're passionate about the student experience and firmly believe in the power of experiential education. We're here to fuel the flames of professional excellence, igniting the spark within every student. In line with the grand vision of Southern Utah University, SPARC is committed to bringing national recognition to our institution. SUU is not only the best educational experience in the Intermountain West – we strive for greatness on a national scale. Through our expertise in securing sponsored awards and fostering innovation in learning, we're putting SUU on the map as a beacon of excellence. Page 02
How Can SPARC Help? Enhance
Federal
Research
Current Awards Collaboration
Work Force
Technical
Budget
Contracts
Submission Opportunities
Find Funding
Compliance
Student Research
Scholarly Activity
Awards
Tenure Support
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Scholarships
Industry Engagement NIH
Community
Rebudget
Ideas
Programs
Questions NSF
Grant
Reports
Publication
Financial Agreements
COMPLIANCE IRB/IACUC Export Controls Effort Reporting Cost Share Conflicts of Interest
PRE AWARD Locating Funding Opportunities (Federal, State, Local/Foundational) Proposal Development Budget Development Proposal Submission
POST AWARD Award Negotiation/Acceptance Account Setup Spending Guidance Signed Executed Agreement
Subawards SUBAWARDS Subrecipient Commitments Completing Risk Assessments Creating & Issuing Subaward Agreements
Closeouts CLOSEOUT Expense Review/Spending Check Cost Share Documentation Verification Verify Deliverables are Met Internal Closeout
And MORE!! Page 04
Meet Team SPARC! SPARC Full-Time Staff Areas of Expertise Area of Expertise
Bio (Courtesy of ChatGPT)
Life Cycle Sylvia Bradshaw Director
Meet Sylvia, the spirited leader of SPARC! Hailing from the breathtaking landscapes of southern Utah, she's the SPARC Director with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master's in Research Administration from Johns Hopkins. Sylvia's true joy comes from learning, but it's multiplied when she's surrounded by mountain air, aspen leaves, pine trees, and her beloved family!
Post Award Carrie Childs Assistant Director
Meet Carrie, the SPARC office's incredible Assistant Director! With a background in Accounting Services and fluent "Banner" skills, she's a powerhouse. Armed with an accounting degree and an MBA from SUU, she can’t be stopped. Catch her exploring nature, experimenting in the kitchen, or immersed in a captivating book.
Pre Award Jenn Stewart Research Administrator
Introducing Jenn, the epitome of brilliance and curiosity! Hailing from Arizona, she conquered English during her undergrad years. With a master's degree in technical writing and digital rhetoric, she's a scholar extraordinaire. Her thirst for knowledge with her preaward role at SUU makes Jenn an unstoppable force!
Life Cycle Compliance
Introducing Katie, another superstar of SPARC! From Mapleton, Utah, she's been rocking the office for 7 amazing years. From intern to full-time team member, she's the longest reigning member of the SPARC team. With a passion for pickleball, outdoor adventures, and movie marathons, Katie knows how to have a blast!
Team Member
Katie Freeman Research Administrator Page 05
SPARC Part-Time Staff Areas of Expertise Area of Expertise
Bio (Courtesy of ChatGPT)
Subawards Pre Award
Meet Bobbie, the remarkable research administrator with over 35 years of expertise! From U of U to NAU, DSU, and now SUU, she's a true pro. Despite her short stature, Bobbie proves greatness knows no height. As a semiretired superstar, she's still full of infectious enthusiasm, spreading her love for the field to all. With two children and five adorable grandkids, Bobbie's heart matches her incredible accomplishments!
Post Award
Introducing Carson, the dynamic senior from Layton, Utah! As SUU's Student Body President and a double major in Spanish and Philosophy with a minor in Legal Studies, he's a true superhero. With law school on the horizon, Carson finds joy in serving both students and faculty, and tackling legal questions with finesse. Get ready for Carson's unwavering commitment to justice and his incredible journey towards a legal career!
Pre Award Lawrence Mbaki Student Ambassador
Meet Lawrence, the charismatic performer from Cape Town, South Africa! Currently studying theater arts and music education, he's a true talent. With a heart for service, a knack for piano and singing, and a love for outdoor adventures, Lawrence's zest for life shines through. Don't forget his language prowess, as he sets out to conquer Japanese, Portuguese, French, and Spanish. You will be captivated by Lawrence's extraordinary stage presence and contagious creative energy!
Closeouts Abigail Orozco Student Ambassador
Abby, a junior from Payson, Utah, is a dedicated pre-nursing major with a passion for serving others. As a former historian for Latinos in Action and a recipient of three President Volunteer Service awards, she's no stranger to making a difference. Fluent in Spanish, Abby aspires to become a Registered Nurse specializing in labor and delivery. When she's not studying, you can find her outdoors or dancing in SUU's Polynesian showcase.
Team Member
Bobbie Ursin Research Administrator
Carson Brown Student Ambassador
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Two SPARC Employees Achieve Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Accreditation Carrie Childs and Katie Gomez joined Sylvia Bradshaw as CRAs in December 2022 after successfully passing the rigorous four-hour, 250-question CRA exam. In the field of research administration, professional development is critical to ensuring that SPARC staff can provide high-quality and up-to-date support.
SPARC Student Ambassadors Become First Ever Undergraduates to Present at the NCURA Regional Conference At the Tucson, AZ National Council of University Research Administrators Regional conference in November 2022, Carson Brown and Lawrence Mbaki made history as the first undergraduate students ever to present at the conference! They presented on how to incorporate student professionals into research administration.
SPARC News Page 07
SUU Chemist Dr. Jacob Dean Awarded Prestigious NSF CAREER Grant
Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program Awarded $1.3 Million
SUU Professor Receives Grant to Develop "Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning" Certificate
SCAN THE QR CODES TO VIEW THE COMPLETE ARTICLE TO VIEW A Page 08 SAMPLING OF FY 23 EFFORTS
Research Enterprise The field of research administration is a critical part of the research enterprise. In Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs), such as SUU, research administrators also support every aspect of engagement with economic and community development done through the support of external sponsors.
What is research administration?
Research administration is inclusive of all types of sponsored programing, such as managing and coordinating the various components of sponsored projects, including budgeting, compliance, and project management.
Why do offices of sponsored programs (aka SPARC) exist?
With the increasing complexity of research projects and the growing demand for accountability and transparency in research (and other sponsored) funding, the role of research administrators has become more important than ever before.
Where does SUU fit in research as a teaching institution?
In FY23, we saw many government agencies providing more opportunities for broadening access and support to PUIs, such as SUU. Research and other sponsored activities is an essential part of a student’s experiential learning. See page 32 for more details on the benefits of sponsored programs for students.
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What is the federal government doing about expanding the research enterprise?
In an effort to enhance research support and service capacity at emerging research institutions, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has launched a new initiative to address systemic barriers within the nation's research enterprise. The new GRANTED program aims to bolster sponsored programs offices, such as SPARC. We intend to submit a proposal during FY24 to take advantage of this exciting opportunity. Do you know what makes up the research enterprise? See below!
SPARC PROVIDES SUPPORT ON EVERY ASPECT OF THE RESEARCH ENTERPRISE!
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Submissions FUNDING REQUESTED
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A Guide to Proposal Submissions – When submitting grant proposals, the term "submission" can encompass a range of meanings. The submission process varies in type and complexity and may be sent through various channels, such as email, sponsor-specific online portals, or even SUU's SmartGrant (S2S) system. The level of complexity in the submission process is typically determined by the sponsor, technical aspects of the proposal documents, and the time allotted to SPARC for final review. Keep in mind that all project-based sponsored programs, agreements, and contracts should be submitted through the SPARC office. Page 11
DID YOU KNOW? 31.3% of FY23 submitters had never submitted a grant proposal Six of the seven academic colleges had submissions during FY23 The College of Engineering & Computational Sciences had the largest number of proposals submitted by any college/division in FY23 A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) can range from one page to 200+ pages SPARC support varies on how early a PI/PD involves us in the process—the earlier the better! FY 2022
FY 2023
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Federal
Federal - Subaward
State
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Private
Comparison of Number of Submissions – When comparing the number of total proposals submitted between Fiscal Year 22 and 23, the figures were relatively similar. This trend was also evident when examining submission numbers by sponsor types, with minor variations. Page 12
PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS
By Department for FY 23 (7/1/22-6/30/23)
*Individuals who submitted a proposal as lead or co- principal investigator through SPARC for the first time in 3 years.
NON-ACADEMIC SUBMISSIONS American Language & Culture Center McCollum, Robert*
Outdoor Pathways Eastep, Briget Anderson, Joshua*
Baby Watch Orton, Collette
Small Business Development Center Anderson, Joni
Beverly Center for the Arts Greener, Sara* Kinsey, Jessica
Southern Utah Museum of Art Kinsey, Jessica
Center for Community Engagement Strand, Gabrielle
Utah Center for Rural Health Osborn, Rita Shakespear, Kasey
Child Care Center Delia, Sarah Community & Professional Development Thorpe, Melynda
Utah Summer Games Nielsen, Brigham*
Counseling & Psychological Services Donovan, Andrea Head Start Heyborne, Jennifer
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Veterans Center Miller, Mike
17 New Principal Investigators/Directors 51 Proposal Submitters
ACADEMIC SUBMISSIONS Aviation Britt, Jared Mower, Mike Biology Karpel, Jon* College of Engineering & Computational Sciences Dodgion, Laurel* Communications Smith, Jon Computer Science & Cybersecurity Kesar, Shalini Sagers, Glen* Wallace, Gary* Concurrent Enrollment Lambert, Michelle* Engineering Askar, Mohamed* Malekzadeh, Masoud Siahpush, Ali
Humanities & Social Sciences Frank, Barbara Kirkley, Samantha International Affairs Harris, Kurt Nelson, Tayah* Languages & Philosophy Leahy, Elise Music Vartan, Lynn* Nursing Layton, Selwyn Siemon, Mark Political Science and Criminal Justice Roy, Ravi*
English Combs, Julia*
Chemistry & Physics Dean, Jacob Hiller, Caleb Rowley, Matthew* Rocabado, Guizella
Family Life & Human Development Andrus, Lauren*
SPARC Bradshaw, Sylvia*
Geosciences Grant, Jacqualine Mueller, Erich Rominger, Kody*
Teacher Education Petersen, Alisa Wangsgard, Nichole Page 14
Awards Over the course of the fiscal year, SUU's dedication to excellence and innovation has been recognized, resulting in a remarkable collection of awards that underscore our commitment to advancing knowledge and driving impactful research. With a total of 102 new awards and modifications received, SUU has been acknowledged on local, statewide, and national stages, validating our collaborative approach and the transformative outcomes we strive to achieve. These awards not only reflect the outstanding contributions of our SUU faculty, staff, and partners but also reinforce SUU’s Competitive Advantage. As we reflect on the past year's accomplishments, we are motivated to continue our pursuit of pushing boundaries, exploring new frontiers, and making a lasting impact.
The above graphic was shared by the Provost to explain the changing environment of higher learning and higher education. We invite you to keep this graphic in mind as you explore the Awards section of this report and how sponsored programs can contribute to SUU’s Competitive Advantage. Sponsored programs not only support experiential and applied learning, but can also support enhancing curriculum, strengthening open inquiry, and academic freedom. Page 15
FUNDING SOURCE
AWARD ($)
AWARD (#)
Federal
$11,986,192
38
$995,521
9
State
$3,350,900
31
Private
$977,756
23
Private - Subaward**
$10,800
1
$17,321,168
102
Federal - Subaward**
TOTAL*
*Totals include awarded proposals and modifications submitted during and before FY23. **Subaward: An award provided by a pass-through entity to a subrecipient for the subrecipient to carry out part of a Federal award received by the pass-through entity.
Overall Sponsored Awards for Past 5 Fiscal Years* $20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$0
FY 19
FY 20
FY 21
FY 22
FY 23
Overall Sponsored Projects Awards. The overall growth of 46.4% since 2019 reflects the continued efforts of a growing body of investigators and the support of numerous faculty and staff. *HEERF (COVID) funds are excluded for FY 20, 21, and 22 to better reflect normal year-to-year growth for this 5-year comparison. Page 16
New Awards
By College/Division for FY 23 (7/1/22-6/30/23) Any Awards after 6/30/23 will be captured in the FY24
ACADEMIC COLLEGES Education & Human Development Andrus, Lauren - Utah Marriage Commission Content Development Round 1, Utah State University, $10,000 McKenzie, Jennifer - Collaboration of Effective Educator Development Accountability and Reform (CEEDAR), University of Florida Board of Trustees: US Department of Education, $10,800 Petersen, Alisa - Beverly Taylor Sorenson Art Learning Program 2023, Utah State Board of Education, $68,000 Wangsgard, Nichole; McKenzie Jennifer - Specialization Options Adding Routes (SOAR) to Licensure, Utah State Board of Education, $125,500
Engineering & Computational Sciences Britt, Jared - AMT Education Enhancement - Fly Utah, Utah Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, $25,000 Britt, Jared - Cedar City Rural Communities, Cedar City: Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, $44,127 Dodgion, Laurel - FIRST Tech Challenge Utah, Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - STEM Action Center, $2,500 Kesar, Shalini - Iron County School District Outreach Projects, Iron County School District, $14,000 Malekzadeh, Masoud - Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Engineering Applications, Talent Ready Utah, $367,113
Health Sciences Siemon, Mark - Interprofessional Education Mobile Wellness Project, Utah Systems of Higher Education, $399,927 Taylor, Julie; LeBaron, Tyler - The effects of OX66 Supplementation on VO2 Max, Hemotek LLC, $19,500 Page 17
Humanities and Social Sciences Combs, Julia - Southern Paiute Language Preservation Initiative Support, Utah Humanities, $2,000 Leahy, Elise - 2022 ICSUU Film Festival, Utah Humanities, $2,000
Performing and Visual Arts Vartan, Lynn; Howe, Joseph - Iron County Restaurant Tax - Crossroads Music Festival, Iron County, $1,000 Vartan, Lynn; Howe, Joseph - Cedar City New Events - Crossroads Music Festival, Cedar City $500
Natural Sciences Bucklin, Carrie - SUU Southern Utah Science and Engineering Fair, Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - STEM Action Center, $4,000 Dean, Jacob - CAREER: State-Specific Characterization of Intermolecular Vibronic Mixing Between Dipyrrolic Pigment Subunits, National Science Foundation, $425,000 Grant, Jacqualine; Bolus, Rachel - Native Plant & Pollinators 2023, Earth Watch, $18,208 Grant, Jacqualine - SUU Plants and Pollinators Project, USDA Forest Service, Region 4 (Intermountain Region), $19,989 Grant, Jacqualine - Plant-animal interactions and documentation of wild native for populations in dryland ecosystems of Utah, USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, $45,000 Grant, Jacqualine - Native Seed Increase Field for ZION Units and Regional Partners, National Park Service, $20,000 Kirklin, Dylan - Canyon View High School ACT Prep, Iron County School District, $1,260 Rocabado, Guizella - STEM Community Impact Sponsorship, Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - STEM Action Center, $2,500 Rocabado, Guizella - Hill Air Force Grant FY23, Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - STEM Action Center: Hill Airforce Base, $7,000 Rominger, Kody - Drone-based Census and Monitoring for LasV Bear Poppy on BLM/State Lands in Clark County, NV, Nevada Division of Forestry, $241,300
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New Awards
By College/Division for FY 23 (7/1/22-6/30/23) Any Awards after 6/30/23 will be captured in the FY24
ACADEMIC COLLEGES Office of the Provost Lambert, Michelle (Concurrent Enrollment) - Perkins CTE - FY23, Utah State Board of Education, $329,144 Nelson, Brodee (Concurrent Enrollment) - Quantitative Literacy Completion Project - UT SB 196 (CE Math), Utah System of Higher Education, $50,000 Harris, Kurt (International Affairs) - 2024 Russian Youth Environmental Program (RYEP), Eurasia Foundation: US Agency for International Development, $32,002 Nickerson, Matt (Library) - BLM-GSENM Digital Archive Contract, Bureau of Land Management, $1,500 Heyborne, Bill (Pathways) - Pathways Program, Utah System of Higher Education, $120,000
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Interprofessional Mobile Wellness Van - The SUU Department of Nursing, in collaboration with the Utah Center of Rural Health, received state funding to develop a program that will train SUU health profession students to provide health promotion, disease prevention education, and screening for social determinants of health (SDOH) such as food insecurity and isolation. Cedar City Rural Communities Grant - SUU Aviation received state funding from Cedar City to obtain new industry-specific equipment to provide the solid equipment base needed to sustain program growth. Pictured is the Allison run stand that will be utilized by AMT students. NSF CAREER Grant - Dr. Jacob Dean received an NSF CAREER award to determine the forms of nuclear modes that promote vibrationallymediated energy transport across model compounds resembling native photosynthetic pigments. The content and aims of this proposal also constitute a transformative educational experience for student researchers. Page 20
New Awards
By College/Division for FY 23 (7/1/22-6/30/23) Any Awards after 6/30/23 will be captured in the FY24
ALUMNI & COMMUNITY RELATIONS Beverly Center for the Arts
Greener, Sara; Kinsey, Jessica - 2023 TRCC - Iron County Restaurant Tax Beverly Center, Iron County (Tax), $25,000
Community and Workforce Development Thorpe, Melynda - Judicial Water Law Curriculum, State of Utah - Office of the Courts, $40,000 Thorpe, Melynda - Utah Local Leadership Academy Proposal, Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, $425,000 Thorpe, Melynda - Learn and Work 2023, Talent Ready Utah, $476,400 Other departments involved: Tourism & Hospitality, Computer Technology, Community Health Worker
Head Start/Early Intervention Heyborne, Jennifer - Head Start 23, US Department of Health and Human Services, $5,915,523 Heyborne, Jennifer - Head Start Training & Technical Assistance 23, US Department of Health and Human Services, $58,655 Heyborne, Jennifer - USDA Headstart Reimbursement, Utah State Office of Education: USDA, $233,000 Orton, Collette - Baby Watch 23-24, Utah Department of Health, $606,851
Outdoor Pathways Anderson, Josh - Interns at Vermillion Castle Picnic Area, Iron County, $18,740 Eastep, Briget - Pine Valley Wildfire Crisis Strategy Weeds Crew, USDA Forest Service - Dixie National Forest, $100,000 Eastep, Briget - Southwestern Regional Refuge Interns 2023, The Corps Network, $101,261 Eastep, Briget - SEAFWA Internship Placement, The Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, $40,436 Eastep, Briget - Timber Marking on the Dixie National Forest, USDA - Forest Service - Dixie National Forest, $30,000 Eastep, Briget - Desert Experimental Range long-term data collection and stewardship activities, USDA - Forest Service, $20,000 Page 21
Outdoor Pathways...continued Eastep, Briget - Achieving Critical work through Youth Employment, USDA Forest Service - RAC, $125,215 Eastep, Briget - Bryce Canyon IIC Youth Partnership, Department of the Interior - National Park Service, $99,999 Eastep, Briget - Parashant IIC Youth Partnership, Department of the Interior National Park Service, $30,000 Eastep, Briget - Pipe Springs IIC Youth Partnership, Department of the Interior - National Park Service, $95,261 Eastep, Briget - Zion IIC Youth Partnership, Department of the Interior National Park Service, $81,490 Eastep, Briget - Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands Department of the Interior - National Park Service, $323,400
Small Business Development Center Anderson, Joni - PTAC - 2020-2025 (Year 4) APEX, State of Utah - Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, $34,500 Anderson, Joni - Small Business Development Center 21-22, Utah State University: US Small Business Administration, $69,999
Southern Utah Museum of Art Kinsey, Jessica - 2023 TRT - Transient Room Tax, Iron County, $20,000 Kinsey, Jessica - 2023 TRCC - Iron County Restaurant Tax, Iron County, $70,000 Kinsey, Jessica - RAP Tax 22-23, Iron County, $45,500 Kinsey, Jessica - Day of the Dead Event Grant, Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement, $6,250 Sanders, Mallory - Rehousing Paintings with Archival Materials to Comply with Best Practices at Southern Utah Museum of Art, National Endowment for the Humanities, $9,984
Utah Center for Rural Health Osborn, Rita - SUU Psych Internships, Utah Department of Health and Human Services, $145,000 Osborn, Rita - IHC Health Services - PIC, IHC Health Services, Inc, $25,000 Osborn, Rita - IHC Health Services - PA Pharm APRN - IHC Health Services, Inc., $20,000 Osborn, Rita - IHC Health Services - Physician Rotations, IHC Health Services Inc., $20,000 Osborn, Rita - Community Health Workers - Sevier County - Intermountain Health Community Care Foundation, $245,981 Page 22
New Awards
By College/Division for FY 23 (7/1/22-6/30/23) Any Awards after 6/30/23 will be captured in the FY24
ALUMNI & COMMUNITY RELATIONS Utah Center for Rural Health... continued Osborn, Rita - Rural Dental Recruitment Program, University of Utah, $171,960 Osborn, Rita - Utah Area Health Centers (AHEC), University of Utah: Health Resources and Services Administration, $108,188 Osborn, Rita - Rural Community Health Worker Project – Sevier Valley Hospital Service Area, IHC Health Services Inc., $155,000 Shakespear, Kasey - Higher Ed Primary Prevention Grant, University of Utah: Department of Education (ARPA Funds), $200,000 Shakespear, Kasey - Substance Abuse Prevention Grant, Southwest Utah Public Health Department, $20,000 Shakespear, Kasey - UROHC-Coordinated Care Model, University of Utah: Health Resources and Services Administration, $95,887 Shakespear, Kasey - Utah Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium - South Central (UROHC-SC), Health Resources and Services Administration, $500,000
Utah Summer Games Nielsen, Brigham - Utah Summer Games TRCC, Iron County, $24,000
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Community, Heritage & Cultural Events Grant: Día de los Muertos The Southern Utah Museum of Art received funding to support their annual event for Día de los Muertos. The event unites the community in a celebration of Mexican and Latin American heritage and fosters awareness of LatinX culture in our region, creating a sense of belonging to a previously underserved audience. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - Funded by the US Small Business Administration through a subaward from USU, the SBDC counseled 214 new clients for over 620 hours resulting in assisting 17 new business starts, $2,460,500 in capital infusion, 66 new jobs created, reported increased sales of $1,458,849, and trained 122 people during the 2022 calendar year. Additionally, the SBA awarded Cedar City SBDC nominee, Dave Mineer, with the Utah Small Business Person of the Year.
The Utah Center for Rural Health Manages and implements multiple grant initiatives. The grant highlighted in this photo is funded by the Southwest Utah Public Health Department, entitled the Substance Abuse Prevention Grant. Part of the project includes supporting the Healthy T-Birds Coalition. The purpose of the coalition is to increase awareness of substance abuse disorder on campus, share resources, represent the student voice, and more! Page 24
New Awards
By College/Division for FY 23 (7/1/22-6/30/23) Any Awards after 6/30/23 will be captured in the FY24
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Counseling & Psychological Services Donovan, Andrea - SUU Pride Alliance Film Festival, B.W. Bastian Foundation, $5,000 Hill, Curt - Mental Health, State of Utah, $500,000
Child Care Center Delia, Sarah - Child Care Licensing Compliance Grant, Utah Department of Health and Human Services: Federal flow through - CARES, $1,300 Delia, Sarah - Child Care Access Means Parents in School, US Department of Education, $447,865
Veteran's Resource & Support Center Miller, Mike - Utah Veteran Student Support Centers Grant Proposal, Utah Department of Military & Veteran Affairs, $27,650
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Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) - The SUU Child Care Center received funding from the US Department of Education to continue the SUU CCAMPIS program which subsidizes between 70-100% of child care costs for SUU student parents. Single parents can receive up to 100% of their costs paid for child care. Student Support Services - TRiO SSS at SUU had 72 students graduate last year out of the program. The program has a 92% retention rate, with 98% of participants above a 2.0 GPA and a 58% graduation rate. Last year, Utah had TRiO support from three of its Congressional Delegations signing a nationwide TRiO support letter. SUU Pride Alliance Film Festival Funded by the B.W. Bastian Foundation and SUU, the film festival “gathered together an excellent mix of students, faculty, and staff, including many community leaders, to discuss queer challenges and joy.” This annual festival continues to amplify work and support discussions of Queerness in the context of intersectional equity and inclusion, as well as to contribute to the Queer community through the arts.
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Modifications By College/Division for FY 23 (7/1/22-6/30/23)
Modifications or Amendments, are adjustments made to previously funded awards. Modifications may not always be tied to additional funding, but those that are often require extra effort, similar to the proposal submission process. Others may only require an updated budget for how additional funds will be used. For example, if a project is awarded for three years and each year there is an additional $5,000 given, then the funds received after the initial award would be considered modifications. These totals are included on the preaward and post-award submission numbers, since they require both pre- and post-award support. In FY23, there were 25 modifications issued to existing awards. The recipient PIs and projects are listed below: Davis, Alyssa – Sports Nutrition Grant - $30,000 Eastep, Briget – Multiple (Great Basin National Park, Zion Visitor Use Management, Geographic Information Systems Internship Program, Dixie Ntnl Forest YCC Heritage Field Crews, Fishlake Eco Field Group, Grand Staircase Escalante, ParkPass, Fishlake Trails, Yellowstone Visitor Use Management ) - $1,105,863 Fielding, Eric – Upward Bound - $517,162 Grant, Jacqualine – Native plants and pollinators in Utah - $4,571 Hunter, Susan/Alldredge, Carmen – Pre-ETS 2021 Grant - $144,100 Heyborne, Jennifer – Head Start 22 - $151,356 Kesar Shalini – Southern Utah Aspirations Award - $2,000 Kinsey, Jessica – UA&M General Operating Support - $44,000 Kirklin, Dylan – Cedar High School Tutors - $20,000 Lisonbee, Stephen – Dixie Economic Development Administration - $25,732 Nickerson, Matt – USL Library Lender Support - $5,833 Shakespear, Kasey – Substance Abuse Prevention Grant - $20,000 Sharpe, Chip – Student Support Services - $338,972 Shugart, Tami – ETS Program - $352,821 Siahpush, Ali – NASA Space Grant Consortium - $29,000; One Day Middle School STEM Teacher Workshop - $5,250 Tyler, Ashley – Project for Optimal Information Management Solutions for NIMAC, DATIM, and FIA - $300,000 Page 27
A subaward
Subawards
is when a portion of SUU's sponsored project is passed through to
another entity (subawardee/subrecipient) in order to complete a portion of the sponsored project's scope of work. These agreements represent the collaborations and connections made with other institutions. Subawards require additional management for the PI/PD, department, and the SPARC office. SPARC will typically draft the agreement and send to the sub-awardee(s). The PI/PD and their respective department are in constant communication with the subawardee(s) and help verify that deliverables are being met. Addition of a subaward can add value to the project and can increase the overall impact of the project.
New FY23 Subaward Awards & Agreements Subawardee
Total ($) to Date
SUU PI & Project
iMpact Utah
$125,051
Jeffrey Miller, DOL Basic, Award
Aspire365
$146,423
Rita Osborn, Rural Communities Opioid Implementation - Amendment #3 & 4
Scriptyx, LLC
$80,000
Rita Osborn, Rural Communities Opioid Implementation - Amendment #2
Snow College
$28,880
Melynda Thorpe, Utah Local Leadership Academy, Award
Utah State University Eastern
$32,112
Melynda Thorpe, Utah Local Leadership Academy, Award
Utah Tech
$33,652
Kasey Shakespear, Higher Education Prevention, Award
Subawards are typically issued by SUU on a yearly basis, requiring at least yearly amendments to be made to issue the funding for each year. SPARC typically drafts the amendments in a similar manner as they do for the original subaward agreements. SPARC coordinates with the PI to ensure if any adjustments need to be made to the agreements to ensure adequate monitoring of the subaward (e.g., reporting content and frequency). Page 28
Expenditures Expenditures are typically a reliable indicator of the effort put forth by the SPARC post-award staff and the departmental and college level administrative support staff. Total expenditures during FY 23 were $20,912,312. The largest expenditure category in FY23 was Current Expense, which accounted for $7,285,683. This category includes expenses such as materials, supplies, contractual agreements, and computers. Personnel costs came in as the second-largest category, which includes expenses for SUU salaries, wages, and fringe benefits.
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
TOTAL
Salaries
$4,525,475
Wages
$3,289,454
Benefits
$2,754,195
Current Expense
$7,285,683
Travel
$376,282
Scholarships/Financial Aid
$331,774
Capital Outlay
$525,362
Indirect Costs
$1,824,087
GRAND TOTAL
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$20,912,312
Understanding Expenditures in Sponsored Programs Expenditures refer to the costs incurred through the award fund that are used to benefit the grant's scope of work as stated in the grant budget. Unlike proposals, which are developed by the pre-award team, expenditures reflect the post-award team's efforts. This is one reason why SPARC's post-award team had another busy year! All expenditures for sponsored programs must adhere to both sponsor and federal regulations. Consequently, expenses must be allocable, allowable, reasonable, and necessary for the project. While SPARC can help determine if a cost can be charged to a grant, the PI/PD and their department must also be aware of typically unallowable expenses for their awards. Capital Outlay 2.5%
Indirect Costs 8.7%
Salaries 21.6%
Wages 15.7%
Current Expense 34.8%
Benefits 13.2%
Other expenses include Capital Outlay which represents equipment $5,000 and over. Additionally, Indirect Costs (Facilities & Administrative, F&A) are costs that cannot be allocated to individual sponsored projects. This includes expenses such as lab space, utilities, libraries, and department and central administration staff, among others. SUU’s federally negotiated rate is 45% of salaries, wages, and benefits. Page 30
CONNECT Grant The purpose of the CONNECT Grant program is to provide funding support to SUU undergraduate students who want to take their education beyond normal requirements and standard course work to accomplish something that is different, out-of-the-box and/or exceptional. The CONNECT Grant program provides $100-$500 awards, on a competitive basis, to help make these types of projects possible. The SPARC Student Ambassadors have had a great experience working with the SUU Library and helping with dozens of applications since its inaugural semester of last fall. The CONNECT grant has awarded funds for travel, research, and conference projects. Between Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023 there were 25 students who received funding from CONNECT Grants for a total of $9,832.
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Students
As a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI), our primary goal with any of our efforts is to improve student success. In SPARC, we strive to maximize support to ensure that sponsored programs contribute to student success. The following highlights key ways that students can benefit from sponsored programs.
CURRICULUM Curriculum development or redevelopment is a common activity in many grant projects, especially those funded by the Utah System of Higher Education. Updating and creating new curriculum is one way that sponsored activity can improve the educational experience in the classroom and will keep students updated on industry requirements.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING As outlined in the SUU Strategic Plan, experiential and applied learning inside and outside of the classroom is a key part of enriching the academic experience. Sponsored programs can provide this type of experience for students such as internships, research, educational opportunities, and more.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Research is a key experience to learn how to translate classroom theory into real life experiences. Though highly appliable to STEM fields, it is also possible for non-STEM students. Funding from sponsored programs provides hands-on research to both undergraduate and graduate students. Research can give the students experiential learning opportunities to support their education and career development.
SUPPORT SERVICES Other types of sponsored programs provide students with service to support them throughout their educational journey. These range from tuition/scholarships, mental health services, tutoring resources, child care support, tutoring, etc. Page 32
Contact Us Team Member
Area of Expertise
Contact Information
Life Cycle
Email: sylviabradshaw@suu.edu Phone: (435) 865-8175 Office: UCS 106
Post Award
Email: carriechilds@suu.edu Phone: (435) 586-7727 Office: UCS 105
Jenn Stewart Research Administrator
Pre Award
Email: jennstewart@suu.edu Phone: (435) 586-7824 Office: Remote
Katie Freeman Research Administrator
Life Cycle Compliance
Email: katiegomez@suu.edu Phone: (435) 586-7824 Office: Remote
Bobbie Ursin Research Administrator
Pre Award Sub Awards
Email: bobbieursin@suu.edu Phone: (435) 586-7824 Office: Remote
Post Award
Email: sparcpost@suu.edu Phone: (435) 586-7824 Office: UCS 108
Pre Award
Email: sparcpre@suu.edu Phone: (435) 586-7824 Office: UCS 108
Closeouts
Email: sparc@suu.edu Phone: (435) 586-7824 Office: UCS 108
Sylvia Bradshaw Director Carrie Childs Assistant Director
Carson Brown Student Ambassador Lawrence Mbaki Student Ambassador Abby Orozco Student Ambassador
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We looking forward to supporting you!
New Location
Last year, the SPARC team was relocated to the new University Campus Services (UCS) building. The UCS building used to be the Leavitt Land building until it was purchased by SUU in 2021. SPARC shares the building with other campus services, including legal, accounting services, HR, and more.
SPARC's Offices are located on the first floor in the northeast corner
Located Here! Page 34
Thanks for celebrating with us! SPECIAL THANKS TO: Accounting Services Budget Office Center for Teaching Innovation Finance Internal Audit Provost's Office Departmental/Division Support (Administrative Assistants, Business Managers, Chairs, Deans, AVPs, VPs) All of our PI/PDs: We love to support you and your passions! SUU Students: You are why we do what we do!
Report Created by: Katie (Gomez) Freeman