Note from the Editor | Strength in Diversity and United in Purpose The Catalyst is constantly on the lookout for topics of interest that appeal to our broad base of readers. When we reached into our mail bag this month, we found many hidden gems that represent SRAI’s major strength--its...
View from the Top | Get on Board May 20 marked the first time we have held a “Spring” Board meeting. Upon recommendations from the SRAI Governance committee and in keeping with our 2022 Strategic Plan, we have made changes to the number of Board meetings (four) and the format of those meetings...
Research Administration Careers| Training Often, the most challenging part of a career development cycle comes through professional education and development. This month’s Spotlight looks at training for new research administrators, highlighting essential elements to promote ongoing success. ...
Strategies on Building Trust Between Teams – Setting Intention We are so excited to be following up from our presentation for the 2022 iSeries Conference How to Engage Across Fields as a Research Administrator and will be sharing a series of articles in upcoming issues of the Catalyst to...
The Great Lost Art of Saying “No” In research administration, we are required to ensure that institution and agency policies are followed. The main purpose of our existence is for compliance and liability. We, therefore, must become comfortable with the skill of saying “no.” This essay...
Navigating Legal and HR Pitfalls Related to Remote Work and Situations Legal and HR issues abound with remote work. A panel of experts recently discussed some of these issues and gave some great guidance, while also scaring some people, during a session in the 2022 iSeries Conference....
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2022 iSeries Conference: A Virtual Success! Thank you to everyone for participating in this year’s 2022 iSeries Conference! The 2022 iSeries Conference meeting was an online education event that served to highlight all areas of research administration. SRAI’s own working groups developed...
SRAI’s Senior Executive Institute (SEI) Spring Master’s Seminar’s The Senior Executive Institute (SEI) completed its Spring Master’s Classes. An incredible journey of exploration with three research executives at the height of their careers, and a cohort of eleven senior research executives...
The Secret Life of a Research Administrator | Katey Sackett “The Secret Life of a Research Administrator” column is meant to facilitate more personal connections between SRAI members through the Catalyst newsletter. If you would like to share with the community or know of someone who will, ...
What I Wish I Knew When I Started in Research Administration | Pamela Miller Members of SRAI’s Distinguished Faculty were recently asked, “What do you wish you knew when you started in Research Administration?” Over the next few months we will share their insights and observations. ...
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