Time of Change I want to be Secretary of SRAI. Why? First, let me tell you about myself. There are different paths a research administrator can take on their professional journey - central or departmental, post-award or pre-award, academia or industry, medical or campus. My 15-year career...
When Butt-Dialing Actually Works! As with many employers looking for the right talent to hire, I too am in the inevitable race to find that perfect team member that cannot only do the job but also fit right in with the rest of my team. I recently fielded several applicants as part of my...
Expansion Through International Engagement For more than 20 years, Floris van der Leest was responsible for the development of Research Information Management Systems. Next to ongoing development of data harvesting and reporting routines, he developed web applications to enhance the...
Sharing a Fountain of Knowledge I’ve shared a story many times that very early in my professional career a wise mentor said, “In the beginning of our careers, we’re sponges soaking up knowledge and experiences. At some point, however, we need to turn into fountains and share what we soaked up...
Standing at a Crossroads I am seeking election to the office of Secretary. The Secretary plays a unique role on the Board as the official recorder of the Board’s decisions as well as capturing the essence of the discussions leading to those actions. The office holder must be organized, as well...
The Adventure of Research Administration in a Hybrid and Remote Work Environment I have been very fortunate during the past 25+ years to work in the field of research administration. I am currently the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Administration at the University of Tennessee,...
A Great Place to Network, Learn, and Grow Like many others in the field of research administration, I sort of just fell into it as a career. My experience has been similar with SRAI over the years. I progressed from doing presentations for Annual/Section meetings to serving as Northeast...
Building Connections I’m running for At-Large Board Member to facilitate and support flexible work in our field, help develop a career pipeline for research administration, and hold space and give voice for research administrators not in leadership positions within their organizations. Our...
Why I Want to Be a Board Member Compared to the number of years many individuals have been with SRAI I am a relative newcomer, having joined SRAI in October 2014. A colleague suggested I attend the SRAI Annual Meeting, so I discussed it with my Chief, and she encouraged me to attend and...
2022 SRAI Summer Reading List The thermostat is rising in much of the world and summer travel plans are well underway! The Catalyst Committee recently asked SRAI Membership what books would you recommend from your reading lists? Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything By:...
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