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Aug 22, 2024

Foreign Currency Payments

Written by Justo Torres, Director, Contracts and Grants. When a sponsor declines to award funds in U.S. dollars (USD), a budget proposed in a foreign currency may not have the same value when awarded funds are paid in that currency and converted to USD.  How currency conversion rates are used during the project life cycle:

Aug 22, 2024

Updated Tuition Waiver Process

Written by Zeryn Macklin. Starting in the Summer of 2023, the University Cashier’s Office made a significant update to the tuition waiver process by transitioning from a paper-based application to a fully online and electronic system. This change has simplified the process for faculty and staff, making it more efficient and accessible.  The results of…

Aug 22, 2024

Recognizing Our New Hire and Student Workers

Written by Zeryn Macklin. As the Fall semester begins, we are excited to introduce some key members of the University Cashier’s Office team. Caleb Perkins, our new full-time student accounts specialist, joined us recently and is getting settled into his role. Meanwhile, Kirsten Jackson and Diarra Diagne, our dedicated student workers, have been with us…

Jul 27, 2024

Supporting Our Global Pack with Flywire

Written by Zeryn Macklin. The Fall 2024 semester is just around the corner, and NC State is thrilled to welcome over 1,000 new international students to our growing community! These students come from various backgrounds representing more than 129 countries, adding to the vibrant tapestry of the Wolfpack. With a total of over 6,000 international…

Jul 27, 2024

Using Pre-Award Project IDs

Written by Justo Torres, Director, Contracts and Grants. Let’s say you know your contract or grant is going to be awarded. You have a draft of the award.  You have a very good idea of the value of the award and its start date. Then, you ask yourself, “Do I really have to wait to…

Jun 24, 2024

Prior Approvals for Grants

Written by Allison Nelson, Associate Director, Contracts and Grants. What is prior approval, and why do I need it? Prior approval is advanced written approval by a sponsor agency’s authorized official. The authorized official approves specific activities before they occur. An authorized official, for example, is a grants management official, grants management specialist or authorized…

Jun 24, 2024

Summer Orientation Presentations

Written by Mia Pollard. Orientation groups have been buzzing around campus this summer and stopping for brief informational sessions presented by the Student Services Center staff with support from the Student Accounts team. During these presentations, incoming students and their families learn how to navigate the MyPack Portal, find and understand charges and bills, report…

Jun 24, 2024

New Team Members and Roles

Written by Justo Torres, Director, Office of Contracts and Grants. The Office of Contracts and Grants is pleased to highlight some new team members and existing members with new roles. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent available and would like everyone to virtually “meet” the following staff: Houston Alexander, Interim Sr.…

May 23, 2024

Cost Transfers: Necessary but Risky

Written by Justo Torres, Director, Contracts and Grants. A cost transfer is the moving of an expenditure from one department or project to another. They are a needed tool to make sure costs are booked to the correct source, and a part of doing business, but they come with the price of added audit attention.  …

May 23, 2024

Fully Staffed: Summer Call Center

Written by Mia Pollard. As we enter our 12th year of implementation, the University Cashier’s Office is pleased to announce our summer call center is fully staffed with seven student workers, including two who have been with us since the beginning of the 2023-24 academic year.  Our student workers assist in answering phone calls and…