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September e-News
Table of Contents
- Educational Meetings & Events
- SRA News and Announcements
- News Links in the Field of Research Administration
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Educational Meetings and Events
Upcoming Educational Meetings
Whether you are new to research administration or a seasoned leader in the field, there is something for everyone. Give yourself a boost up the career ladder by attending an SRA International sponsored event.
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Early Registration Discount for Annual Meeting Ends Friday, September 14, 2007
The Society of Research Administrators International will celebrate its 40th anniversary during our Annual Meeting, and you are invited to attend this extraordinary event which will be held in Nashville, TN, from October 13 - 17, 2007. The early bird registration discount ends this Friday, Sept. 14, so register now.
The meeting will consist of more than 50 workshops, 100 concurrent sessions, Symposium publications including contributed papers and posters, and exhibitors. Regardless of whether you are new to the field or a senior executive, you will find this year's program to be innovative and relevant to the issues you face on a daily basis. In addition to workshops on Saturday and Sunday, SRA will for the first time offer workshops on Wednesday afternoon. At this special 40th Anniversary Meeting, we will also launch several new certificate programs and the Senior Executive Institute for those who serve the research community at the higher levels of their organization. As you can see, we are going to have a very robust educational program.
Come find out why more than 98% of the attendees who were surveyed after last year's meeting said that they would recommend attending SRA International's Annual Meeting to another research administrator. For more information about the Annual Meeting, please visit our website.
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Research Administration Graduate Certificate Program
Advance your career through the Research Administration Graduate Certificate Program! To learn more visit the SRA International website.
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SRA News and Announcements
2007 International Election Results
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Pamela Miller, PhD, Director of the Office of Sponsored Projects, University of San Francisco
Pamela Miller has been selected as president-elect on the Board of Directors. Pam currently serves as an at-large member of the Board of Directors and will transition into her new role as president elect after the annual business meeting in Nashville.
Pam is director of the Office of Sponsored Projects at the University of San Francisco. She served as the Editor of The Journal of Research Administration from 1995 to 2001, and was awarded the Hartford-Nicholsen and the Mid-west Section's Founders Awards by SRA in 1998. Pam's contributions to the field of research administration in the form of journal articles, workshops, and conference presentations earned her the status of Distinguished Faculty from the SRA in 2002, a position which she has maintained for five years by ongoing service to the field.
"As we continue to grow as a profession, we research administrators need to become more proactive in establishing what it means to be a research administrator, what kinds of skills and experiences are needed and will be required in the future, how entry level research administrators should be trained, how continuing education should be offered to mid and senior level professionals, and-the key to formalizing any profession-how we should evaluate and validate our professional competency."
Pam will serve as president-elect for one year and then move up to the position of president for another two years.
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Frank Davis, Business Manager, Huntington Medical Research Institutes
Frank Davis was re-elected to another two-year term as SRA International's treasurer. The treasurer serves as an officer on the Board of Directors. Previously, he has served as the president of the Southern California Chapter, treasurer of the Nonprofit Division, and has been a member of the Development and Finance Committee.
Frank is the Business Manager of Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI) and serves as chair of the HMRI IACUC and Safety Committee as well as co-signatory on checks. He graduated from Whitman College in biology and received his business degree from the University of Redland. In 1996, he passed the examinations necessary to be designated a Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) by the Institute of Managerial Accountants.
At Large Members:
Marcia Landen, Executive Director Preaward Office, Indiana University & Donna Marano, Director of Finance and Administration, Carnegie Mellon University
SRA International welcomes Marcia Landen and Donna Marano as its at-large Board members.
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Marcia is the Executive Director of the preaward office at Indiana University. She has served as SRA secretary, Education Division president, co-chair of an annual meeting, journal contributor, presenter, and a member of various SRA committees. She was a recipient of the Hartford-Nicholsen Award and is a SRA Distinguished Faculty member. Landen holds a Masters degree in communications |
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Donna is Director of Finance and Administration for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. She is a Certified Research Administrator, Treasurer, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Research Administrators Certification Council, past treasurer of SRA, past president of the Allegheny chapter, co-chair of an annual meeting, and a recipient of both the Excellence Award and the Hartford-Nicholsen Award. At the 2007 annual meeting Donna will receive the designation of Distinguished Faculty. Donna holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business management. |
Both Marcia and Donna will serve three-year terms as at large members of SRA's Board of Directors, commencing with the first Board meeting following the annual business meeting in Nashville.
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Call for eNews Editor
SRA International is now accepting applications for the position of editor of its monthly electronic newsletter, eNews, as Sherri De Jesus, our current eNews editor, will be relinquishing her responsibilities as of this next month. The editor position is a volunteer position and is not part of the SRA's paid managerial staff. The editor will be responsible for working with the Manager of Marketing, Publications and Communications to develop the intellectual and physical quality of the publication. The term of the position is two years, commencing on October 15th.
To obtain more information or to request an application for the position, contact Debra Raden, at draden@srainternational.org, or (703) 741-0140 ext. 14. Completed applications are due Friday, September 28th.
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SRA International Body of Knowledge
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How does your research tool stack up?
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1. Where does the information come from?
A. Research Administrators submit best practices, articles, links, regulations and research. The more information you submit, the more reference value you will get out of this living library.
2. Is it backed by an International Association?
A. Yes. The Society of Research Administrators is a nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to the education and professional development of Research Administrators like you.
3. How often is it updated?
A. With a team of editors on hand, the Society of Research Administrators can ensure the information you submit is posted quickly and accurately.
4. Is it easy to use?
A. Yes. Simply start with one of the six key research administration categories. From there find articles, links, regulations and resources that help you find the information you need – fast.
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Introducing the SRA International
– built for Research Administrators,
by Research Administrators.
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New Certificate Programs to Launch at the 2007 Annual Meeting
Walk out of the SRA 2007 Annual Meeting with more than just a great educational experience behind you. Use this opportunity to complete one of several new programs being launched in Nashville. Below we profile four new programs.
Human Research Protections Certificate Program
The Human Research Protections Certificate Program is ideal for someone new to human research protections or for research administrators expanding their professional knowledge. The comprehensive curriculum provides an overview to the ethical principles and regulatory requirements critical to conducting and monitoring research with human subjects. View the program curriculum.
Research Law Certificate Program
The "theory of everything" (TOE) is a hypothetical theory studied in theoretical physics whose intent is to fully explain and link together all known physical phenomena. The Research Law Certificate program is similar to TOE in that it attempts to explain and link together all known issues of research administration. Legal issues arise throughout research, starting with intellectual property issues, continuing through contract and grant matters, and living on in post research licensing, "derivative works disputes," and post-clinical trial liability questions. The Research Law Certification program is for both new research administrators who need a "boot camp" approach to recognizing the legal issues that they will face daily, and the more experienced administrator who works with general counsel and outside attorneys on a daily basis. Because there are so many legal issues in research, the curriculum is very broad and constantly changing to address new issues confronting scientists, research administrators and their attorneys. View the program curriculum.
Grantsmanship
The Grantsmanship Certificate Program provides instruction in developing the project plan for the grant application, using the review criteria to structure the application, and minimizing the potential post award compliance issues. The curriculum integrates the art and science of grantsmanship with numerous examples and scenarios designed to provide a meaningful "hands-on" learning experience, such as participating in a Mock Panel Review for an agency, evaluating goals hypotheses, and developing specific aims for accuracy and measurability, and budget design. The program is designed for the research administrator who wishes to assist faculty or investigators in pursuing external funding sources. Research administrators will also learn from proven examples designed to help them create a more supportive environment to assist faculty in writing more and/or better proposals, locating appropriate funding sources, writing short proposals for private or internal funding support. View the program curriculum.
The Practice of Research Administration and Management
The Practice of Research Administration and Management provides intermediate level exploration of many of the key areas of research administration, including leadership development, research integrity, financial management, faculty development, regulatory compliance and the role of the research administrator. Its curriculum includes one workshop, five required sessions and two elective sessions. View the program curriculum.
For information on the annual meeting and programs, click here.
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Call for Room Monitors
Whether this is your first SRA International meeting or you have attended several meetings over the years, you as an individual have the opportunity to participate in making the SRA 2007 Annual Meeting a success! The SRA International meeting relies upon the support of volunteers in the organization for a variety of tasks at these meetings. Currently, we are seeking volunteers to assist with the function of Room Monitoring. This function consists of activities such as assisting speakers in getting ready for presentations, distributing handouts and evaluations, and collecting evaluations at the end of the session. (Full details will be provided prior to your attendance at the meeting.)
If you would be willing to assist as a Room Monitor, please contact either Chris Dantes cdantes@mail.ucf.edu or Andrea Comley at acomley@uidaho.edu. Please identify which sessions you will be attending and those for which you would like to serve as a Room Monitor.
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Northeast Section Meeting
The Northeast Section encourages you to stop by their table in Nashville and pick up information about the next Northeast Section Meeting. It will be held in Cambridge/Boston from April 26-30, 2008. You won't want to miss out on meeting their special guest from the New England Aquarium, where the opening reception will be held. They can't wait to see you there!
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Western Section Meeting
The Western Section invites you to participate in the upcoming 2008 Annual meeting "Research Elevated: Mile High Opportunities" to be held in Denver, Colorado at the Marriott Denver City Center (www.denvermarriott.com) from June 7 - 11.
Our planning committee is developing a 4 star program around Compliance, Finance, Legal, Professional Development, Sponsors (Federal and non-Federal) and Biomedical. The events and program will include a multitude of learning and networking opportunities for Sponsors, Institutions, Research Administrators and Principal Investigators.
Denver Colorado in June has much to offer: The Botanical Gardens, 4 Mile Historic Park (historic homes, farm animals and free concerts on Wednesday nights), the Unsinkable Molly Brown's home, Buffalo Bills grave, the Denver Mint, Downtown Aquarium, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a lot of museums, art galleries, great restaurants, and I am told a great bookstore off the beaten path called the Tattered Rag.
Please contact the program planning committee co-chairs with any questions: Amy Sikalis, Amy.Sikalis@intermountainmail.org or 801-408-6779 and Mike Grogan, grogan@salk.edu or 858-453-4100 ext.1318.
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Western Section Requests Funding
The Western Section is excited to announce that this summer they solicited funding from the Western Section Chapters requests for funding to support Chapter educational needs. The Section subsequently awarded financial support to the Southern California Chapter and the up and coming Rocky Mountain Chapter. There was consensus among the Executive Committee and Section Leadership that this activity supports the vision to achieve Chapter alignment in the Society as a whole.
Tentative Meeting date for the Rocky Mountain Chapter is March 20-21, 2008.
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SAI: Ten Years of Commitment
SAI (Sociedad de Administradores en Investigación), the Southern Section's local Chapter of in Puerto Rico, celebrated its Tenth Annual Conference.
SAI celebrated its Tenth Annual Conference on August 29-31 at the San Juan Mariott Hotel. Over ninety research administrators, Deans and even Presidents from higher education institutions attended this conference. Official representatives for the Department of Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation were invited. Following a presentation of Dr. Norman Maldonado, former President of the University of Puerto Rico, who in 1997 provided support to initiate this chapter, a special luncheon ceremony was offered to pay recognition to all past SAI Presidents.
Resident Commissioner Honorable Luis Fortuño, one of the guest speakers, presented various funding opportunities for our Hispanic higher education institutions and also made reference to matters that are vital to Puerto Rico. Various issues that concern the resident commissioner in relation to congressional legislation and Puerto Rico include status, appropriations, farm bill, health care, military spending, a water bill and the "No Child Left Behind" reauthorization.
As an outstanding event of this conference, SAI granted a $3,000 scholarship to one of its active members to attend the SRA Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.
Pictured from left to right:
Ms. Gloria Fernández, Past Secretary, Ms. Ivette Martínez, President , Prof. Gladys Ramos, Past President, Honorable Luis Fortuño, Resident Commissioner in DC, Ms. Carmen Vicens, Board Member, Ms. María Vargas, President Elect for SAI and also for SRA Southern Section, Ms. Astrid Diaz, Board Member, Mr., Gastón Rodriguez, Treasurer and Mr. Amaury Boscio, Board Member.
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This Month at the SRA Store
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Synopsis
Kulakowski (pharmacology and toxicology, University of Utah) and Chronister (research administration, University of California-Davis) guide readers to develop their skills as research administrators. Topics covered range from the infrastructure needed to support research administration, to project development, post-project plans, and technology transfer. The book can be used as a reference for research managers and administrators in colleges and universities, hospitals, and research institutes receiving federal research funds. Grant and funding groups will also benefit from the information here. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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Now, Discover Your Strengths is a thoughtful and persuasive book that will enrich the lives of many people by teaching them to focus on their unique potential rather than forcing themselves into jobs or roles that will probably alienate them from their own true abilities. (Sunil Sharma)
From the Publisher
"Most Americans do not know what their strengths are. When you ask them, they look at you with a blank stare, or they respond in terms of subject knowledge, which is the wrong answer."
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Synopsis
Amdur (radiation oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine) and Bankert (Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects, Dartmouth College) give Institutional Review Board (IRB) members and administrators information they need to protect human research subjects in compliance with federal regulations. The manual covers administration, daily management, and ethical issues, and includes case studies, decision-making algorithms, sample forms, and sample policy documents. This second edition contains new chapters on IRB closure of study files, HIPAA and research, research in public schools, and Phase I clinical trials in healthy adults.
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News Links in the Field of Research Administration
New Federal Acquisition Regulations Rule
Under a new Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) rule contractors with clause 52.204-10 will have an additional subcontract reporting requirement:
"Within thirty days after the end of March, June, September, and December of each year through 2008, the Contractor shall report the following information at www.esrs.gov for each subcontract award with a value greater than $1 million made during that quarter. (The Contractor shall follow the instructions at www.esrs.gov to report the data.)
(1) Name of the subcontractor.
(2) Amount of the award.
(3) Date of award.
(4) The applicable North American Industry Classification System code.
(5) Funding agency or agencies.
(6) Award title descriptive of the purpose of the action.
(7) Contract number.
(8) Subcontractor location including address.
(9) Subcontract primary performance location including address.
(10) Unique identifier for the subcontractor.
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Research Administration-Related News Links from Around the World
NASA, NIH to Advance Space Health Research
NASA and the National Institutes of Health have signed a memorandum of understanding to formally continue advancing U.S. space health research.
U.S. Climate Change Science Program Making Good Progress in Documenting and Understanding Changes, but Study of Impacts on Humans and Communication with Decision Makers Lag
Climate change research directed by the federal government has made good progress in documenting and understanding temperature trends and related environmental changes on a global scale, says a new report from the National Research Council.
Most Science Studies Appear to be Tainted by Sloppy Analysis
We all make mistakes and, if you believe medical scholar John Ioannidis, scientists make more than their fair share. By his calculations, most published research findings are wrong.
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