# Administrative Core

> **NIH NIH P20** · UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT & ST AGRIC COLLEGE · 2020 · $802,931

## Abstract

Administrative Core – Summary
 The mission of the Administrative Core is to organize and provide logistical and fiscal leadership to the activities
of the network and the assessment of all components of Vermont’s INBRE program, the Vermont Genetics Network
(VGN). Through the Administrative Core, the remaining three Cores (Professional Development and Education (PDE),
Proteomics, and Bioinformatics) function to improve the culture of research in the State of Vermont. The Administrative
Core also assures compliance with NIH policies and regulations of the lead and baccalaureate partner institutions.
 The Administrative Core provides the central leadership for Vermont Genetics Network (VGN). It consists of the
Principal Investigator (PI), the Program Coordinator, the Operations Coordinator, and support staff. A Leadership
Committee, formed in Year 4 of the current INBRE cycle (INBRE 3), was established to provide bi-weekly input into issues
facing VGN and to set goals. The Internal Steering Committee (ISC) provides guidance and advice throughout the year.
The Coordinators at our baccalaureate partner institutions, guided by the Program Coordinator, interface with the
Professional Development and Education, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics Cores. External evaluations by our External
Advisory Committee (EAC), AAAS, and FlintSprings Consultants provide an ongoing assessment of our program.
 The Core administers the Developmental Research Program of awards to BPI faculty with the PDE Director by
organizing the application process, review process, communication of recommendations to the EAC, and compliance
with regulations for use of vertebrate animals, human subjects, toxic agents, etc.
 The Administrative Core organizes and implements the many-layered assessment plan that includes reports on
annual and longitudinal surveys of all participants by our external evaluator, Dr. Joy Livingston; tracking of all students
and faculty; ISC reports; AAAS consultant reports and the External Advisory Committee (EAC). The EAC provides critical,
stimulating and thoughtful advice for formative assessment. The AAAS and Dr. Livingston provide summative
assessment.
 During INBRE 4, the Administrative Core will build on the successful existing operating procedures and
strategies. A centralized, organizational, and fiscal administration provides the framework to deliver comprehensive
services and programs for the Network, and ensures that VGN achieves its goal of expanding the research infrastructure
within the State of Vermont.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9901280
- **Project number:** 2P20GM103449-19
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT & ST AGRIC COLLEGE
- **Principal Investigator:** REX FOREHAND
- **Activity code:** P20 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $802,931
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** — → —

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9901280

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9901280, Administrative Core (2P20GM103449-19). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9901280. Licensed CC0.

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