Recharge Centers and Specialized Service Facilities As documented in the Washington University Recharge Centers Policy document, “All recharge centers will establish separate operating accounts to record revenues and expenses related to the products/services provided.” RC and SSF accounts are set up in Workday as Internal Service Providers (ISP). Workday provides step-by-step instructions on ISP: Set Up […]
Category: How-Tos
Provide Services to External (Non-WashU) Customers
If services/products will be provided to external (non-Washington University) customers, it is important that you understand and consider all of the issues described below. External customers are individuals, groups, or organizations that are not part of the Washington University community and typically purchase services/products for reasons of convenience or uniqueness of the products/services offered. Some […]
Develop Charge Methodologies and Subsidies
It is imperative that a cost analysis is completed in order to know what it really costs to do business. An annual cost analysis determines the actual cost of providing services/products. Users are then charged for actual usage based on the rate schedule of these costs. There are defined situations when an RC/SSF may offer […]
Calculate Rates
It is necessary to follow these policies and procedures no matter how infrequent services occur. Operating Costs = direct labor costs + direct supply & other non-labor costs + portion of RC/SSF administrative personnel costs (subject to appropriate review and approval) Once you have identified all of your cost elements, the rate calculation is a simple fraction: […]
Identify the Cost Elements Related to Service/Product
The first step to developing rates for products/services is to identify the various cost elements. Measurable Units Recharge centers must bill users for actual usage; therefore a measurable unit must be identified. The unit must be something that can be measured, quantified and tracked in a reasonably accurate manner. In some cases, a recharge center may […]
Contact the Export Control Manager
Hollie Noia Manager, Research Compliance & Integrity (314)-747-1378 hbeck22@wustl.edu or ovcrexportcompliance@wustl.edu Mailing Address Export Control MSC 1054-87-1600 Washington University 1 Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130 Street Address Washington University 1234 Kingshighway Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63110
Sponsor Foreign Scholars and Visitors
The transfer of controlled information to a foreign national within the United States is considered to be an export to the home country of that foreign national under both the EAR and the ITAR. This is called a “deemed export.” The deemed export of controlled technology or information may be prohibited without a license, depending on the […]
Prepare for International Travel
Are there restrictions on where I can go? Are there restriction on what can I take? Personal Electronic Devices Are there restrictions on who I can transact with? What other resources are available for university related overseas travel? Are there restrictions on where I can go? Travel to comprehensively embargoed countries (Iran, Syria, Cuba, North Korea) requires a […]
Know What is Excluded from Export Controls
Both the ITAR and the EAR recognize a number of important exemptions and exclusions to the Export Control Laws. Of particular relevance to the Washington University community are the Fundamental Research Exclusion (FRE), the Public Domain Exclusion, and the Educational Information Exclusion. Fundamental Research Exclusion Information from “fundamental research” is excluded from export control laws. […]
Spot Red Flags
Activities which involve the following “red flags” may be subject to export controls: 1. Contractual restrictions that destroy the Fundamental Research Exclusion: restrictions on the university’s right to publish or disseminate project results or information limitations on participation or access by non-U.S. Persons sponsor has prior approval rights over publication content (review is acceptable) 2. […]