Note from the Editor | New Ways of Thinking When thinking about what to write for this month’s Note from the Editor, I couldn’t help thinking about the saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” but I felt like I had already said this before. Sure enough, in April 2021, I started my Note from...
Note from the Editor | Problem Solvers Research Administrators are problem solvers. In our profession we search for answers, often developing a whole list of questions to help us determine the problem that needs to be solved. We are constantly learning and evolving to handle new situations and...
Note from the Editor | Second Cup of Coffee and Dig In February may be the shortest month of the year, but it certainly packs a punch – knock-out weather, Omicron, civil unrest (a truck convoy on Canada’s Parliament Hill in the dead of winter, eh?), and of course, Valentine’s Day. So it is...
View from the Top | Flexibility to Enable Change SRAI’s new Strategic Plan debuts this year. The new vision for the plan is not to just “set it and forget it.” Instead we hope it will be fluid and flexible to enable change more readily depending on market influences and our members’ needs....
Note from the Editor | New Year’s Resolutions Happy New Year and 2022 from all of us on the Catalyst Committee! Many people choose to start the new year with resolutions or intentions. If you are one such person, we have some articles to help you along your way. For instance, Gloria Greene...
Note from the Editor | Optimism and Resilience for the New Year As we approach the holiday season and reach the end of the second year of a world-wide pandemic, the Catalyst salutes you, our readers, for your optimism and resilience, and we invite you to take the time to celebrate the good...
Note from the Editor | Thankfulness and Food for Thought Since traditionally November is a month of thankfulness here in the US, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to my fellow co-editor, Terry Campbell, SRAI Headquarters liaison, Debbie Appler, all our Catalyst committee members, our...
Note from the Editor | Summer to Autumn Transitions have been on my mind a lot lately and the articles within this month’s Catalyst appear to reflect the same trend. For instance, if you are a looking for a new job for yourself or hiring someone new, Angela Behrend and Trevor Johnson share...
Note from the Editor | Renewed Focus We hope your summer was all you wished for and that you are preparing for the upcoming school year with renewed focus and energy. This month’s Catalyst is chockful of news and ideas to re-start your professional focus and to stir your creative juices. As...
Note from the Editor | Recharge and Renew Just as recharging our batteries, having fun, and renewing relationships are welcome hallmarks of July, the Catalyst also has a few treats in store this month. Back by popular demand, we give you Part 2 of the 2021 SRAI Summer Reading List . In...
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