Welcome to NCURA Region II
Region II is the Mid-Atlantic section of the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA). It includes Research Administrators in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Learn more about Region II
NCURA Region II Brown Bag Series
Unveiling Insights: Harnessing the Power of Data Analytics
Discover how strong data literacy and data analytics best practices transform raw information into actionable insights that drive smarter decision-making and fuel institutional growth. From defining meaningful metrics and building data governance frameworks to leveraging compelling visualizations that showcase your research enterprise's impact, in this presentation we’ll explore the foundations of data analytics.
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 492 913 6496
Passcode: 270384
Presenter: Becca Steiner is a Grants Administrator at Morgan State University with a background in inquiry-driven education and analytical systems thinking. Drawing on play-based and humanistic frameworks, she engages and promotes data theory to inform, empower, and guide decision-making. She holds a graduate certificate in Research Administration from the UMaryland, Baltimore, as well as CRA, CPRA, and CFRA through RACC.
Region II Call for Nominations of Officers
Region II is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the following Officer positions:
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Chair-Elect
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Secretary
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Regionally Elected Member of the Board of Directors
Officer candidates must:
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Have been Region II members for a minimum of one year at the beginning of the term;
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Appear on the official NCURA membership roster;
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Have NCURA-related experience;
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Have a known interest in Region II affairs; and
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Be willing to serve, if elected.
Nominations must be received by Monday, June 30, 2025. For more information and details on how to submit a nomination, check out the Elections page.
Region II 2026 Regional Meeting Call for Proposals
The 2026 Region II Program Committee is pleased to invite submissions for session proposals for the Fall Meeting in Saratoga Springs, NY, from November 8-11, 2026.
While we welcome suggestions relating to all areas of research administration, we are especially focused on topics related to current challenges being faced by our colleagues in the field.
Submit your idea/suggestion for a session via the Call for Proposals form. Please submit a new form for each session idea/suggestion.
If you are interested in presenting an approved session at the Regional Meeting, please complete the Call for Presenters form.
To help you complete these forms, reference the Session Types and Track Descriptions Info Sheet (PDF).
Please submit your session proposals as well as your interest in being a presenter by Monday, June 1, 2026.
Shout out to our Region II members who continue to publish impactful articles on all aspects of research administration!
Check them out!
NCURA Magazine
Have You Forgotten How to Fly?
By Lamar Oglesby, Rutgers University
NCURA's Sponsored Research Administration: A Guide to Effective Strategies and Recommended Practices
Navigating Interpersonal Challenges and Relationships in Research Administration
By Jennifer Vessio, Johns Hopkins University
The Role of Shared Services and Department Administrators in Sponsored Programs
By Shipra Mittal, New York University
