WUSTL and other major research institutions are under increasing scrutiny by sponsoring agencies and federal auditors to demonstrate the appropriate stewardship of research dollars.

Other reputable academic institutions have seen that the financial management of federal funds is a significant and high-risk compliance issue. But Vice Chancellor for Research Theodore J. Cicero, Ph.D., said, "Washington University has not had the same public compliance failures as some of these other institutions, and I hope that educational programs such as these will continue that trend by proactively providing faculty the key information they need to continue managing sponsored funds appropriately."

Cicero added, "With the Research Financial Compliance Awareness Program, the University is providing clear and focused information on issues that are at the heart of charging practices on sponsored programs."

Multiple sessions are scheduled throughout March. R.S.V.P.s should be directed to Laura Emmons at emmonsl@wustl.edu.