University Service Provider Resources

    A University Service Provider (“USP”) is a unit that provides goods and/or services in support of Yale’s academic and research mission. This page contains useful information for USPs, including training materials, key contact information, and links to the relevant policy, procedures, and forms.

    USPs for Core Directors Workshop

    The video below was recorded in Spring 2023. While the workshop was presented for Core Directors, the 17-minute recording is useful to anyone who works with USPs.

    Watch: USPS FOR CORE DIRECTORS

    Recorded workshop covers an overview of USPs, as well as the Rate Calculation Schedule, External Sales, and the Fair Market Value analysis.

    READ: USPS FOR CORE DIRECTORS SLIDE DECK

    Slide deck for the above presentation.

    Federal Fund Balance Training

    The following recording and supporting materials were presented in the Spring of 2022 to provide guidance to USPs on how to prepare a Federal Fund Balance.

    Watch: Federal Fund Balance Training
    Recorded training covers how-to prepare a Federal Fund Balance.

    Read: Fund Balance Training Slide Deck
    Slide deck for the above presentation on Federal Fund Balance preparation.

    Read: Step-by-Step Instructions
    Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the Federal Fund Balance.

    Intro to USPs and Preparing the Rate Calculation Schedule Trainings

    The two training videos below present information that was originally offered in spring 2020. Note that certain policies and procedures have been updated since these videos were recorded, refer to Policy 1410 University Service Providers and related procedures for the most current information.

    Watch: USP Training (Part 1)
    USP Training (Part 1) focuses on topics including the USP policy, the registration process, and the accounting and billing processes.

    Watch: USP Training (Part 2)
    USP Training (Part 2) focuses on topics including the rate calculation process and the development of rate schedules. Note that the latest rate calculation schedule differs in some respects from the version used in this training.

    Guidance

    USP Newsletter

    Key Contact Information

    Contact isp@yale.edu for general questions regarding USPs. Below, are key contacts for specific USP-related functions:

    Important Links