Note from the Editor | Spring Cleaning We at the Catalyst have been doing some “spring cleaning” – tidying, rearranging, and bringing out some fresh ideas. These have included revamping Secret Life of a Research Administrator into SRAI Off the Clock , kicking off our three-part ...
What is Your Best Tip for Time Management? | Ian Carter Members of SRAI’s Distinguished Faculty were recently asked what their best tip/aid for time management is. Over the next few months, we will share their insights and observations . Use the triage method, i.e., spend as little time...
The Rookie: Research Administration Finding yourself in a new role can be challenging, especially in a remote environment. Imposter syndrome, feelings of isolation, and anxiety can creep in. Here is a peek at how a research administrator rookie was able to lean into the discomfort and...
Maximize Your SRAI Experience | Logging In and Setting Up Your Account Welcome to the SRAI website , where you will find everything you need to Maximize Your SRAI Experience . Over the next few months, we will share some tips about how to get the most out of this tool. First up: Logging in...
Engagement - Learn to Love Your Job | Part 1: Overcoming Disengagement For the next three months the Spotlight examines engagement at work amid the new normal of remote- ready, hybrid and on-site environments. Engagement – active involvement and commitment – comes with the risk of...
All ONBoard – Next Stops: Onboarding and Offboarding Last month , we prepared for our journey into a new position and discussed what, as an employer, we need to prepare for the arrival of a new employee. We also discussed things to look for if we are in the role of the new employee. This...
SRAI Off the Clock We would like to reframe The Secret Life of a Research Administrator column into SRAI Off the Clock . When we started the Secret Life column, we wanted to hear more about the hobbies and interests of our members. We still want to hear about those things but realize that...
Celebrating Employee Turnover High turnover in research administration leads to an increased workload for the rest of the team, time and money to hire and train the replacement, and stress for managers everywhere. There are many strategies presented to combat this problem and create a better...
View from the Top | DEI: “Strength Lies in Differences, Not in Similarities.” DEI: “Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.” – Stephen Covey. The concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) started to help us learn how to appreciate our differences and work better together....
Whet Your Appetite at the Joint Section Meeting Let me help you find some good eats for the 2023 SRAI Joint Section Meeting in Louisville . One of my favorite things about traveling is seeking out the local culture. I love watching shows such as Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives , and No...
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