Reporting Web Conference Series
The Reporting Web Conference Series (RWC) is run by NIFA in partnership with Texas A&M University. It is a bi-monthly series that was started in February 2008. This series was identified by NIFA leadership and state partners as an effective tool for fostering better communication about reporting policies and procedures between NIFA and the Land Grant University system. The topics covered by the RWC series include:
- AREERA State Plans of Work
- Annual Reports of Accomplishments
- Outcome Reporting
- Financial Reporting
- CRIS
- REEport
Each bi-monthly web conference usually covers two topics—one related to software or report formats and one related to content quality guidance. Half of each conference is reserved for answering questions. Conferences are scheduled for the second Thursday of even months from 2 to 4 p.m. (Eastern).
RWC E-Mail List
A RWC e-mail list will notify interested parties on news, schedules, and other issues relating to the series. Interested parties may subscribe to the list by sending an e-mail message to: lyris@lyris.nifa.usda.gov. Skip your subject line and in the body of your message type: subscribe reportingwc - then hit your send button. Be sure you receive an e-mail confirming your subscription.
Next Reporting Web Conference
Thursday, June 14 from 2-3 pm (Eastern). Tentative topics are:
- REEport Update: Status of Deployment; and Reporting Policy on Grants
To register, send an e-mail with your name, title, and institution to rwc@nifa.usda.gov by June 7, 2012. Also run the system check to ensure you can access the system by this date — attendee support on the day of the conference will be limited. To run the system check, click on the meeting URL as listed below and click on “System Check” in the bottom portion of the page.
Conference link: http://tinyurl.com/c643zhu
Recorded Reporting Web Conferences
April 12, 2012
February 9, 2012
December 15, 2011
October 13, 2011
June 9, 2011
April 14, 2011
February 10, 2011
December 9, 2010
October 14, 2010
June 10, 2010
April 8, 2010
February 11, 2010
December 10, 2009
October 8, 2009
June 11, 2009
April 9, 2009
February 12, 2009
December 11, 2008
October 9, 2008
June 12, 2008
April 10, 008
- Standard progress report criteria
- Practical, realistic approaches to measuring impacts of basic research
- Conference recording (not available due to technical issues)
- Slides
- Questions and Answers
February 14, 2008
Technical Support
After reviewing the Frequently Asked Questions below, contact the NIFA information technology group at servicedesk@nifa.usda.gov
or (202) 690-2910. Do not contact the Texas A&M University support listed on the conference site.
Tested on Microsoft Windows Operating System (2000, XP and Vista ) and Apple System (Mac). Detailed technical requirements are available at http://ttvn2.tamu.edu/home/webconfspecs.php.
For Centra Client to install, the user will need to be a Power User or higher on the Windows Operating System and an Administrative User on the Apple System. If you do not have permissions you need to contact your local information technology (IT) department for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question - I'm not able to see Getting Started page?
Answer - Need to run the System Check. Go to http://webconference.tamus.edu.
Question - I'm not able to hear audio playback?
Answer - Ensure that your speakers are connected. Can you hear sound from other applications?
If No - Run the System Check. Go to http://webconference.tamus.edu.
If the system check does not complete, you will need to request assistance from your local information technology (IT) department.
If Yes - NIFA's C2IT will contact Meeting Organizer and work on resolution(s). |
