Note from the Editor | Farewell Summer Hello September! This summer hit 90 plus degrees and high humidity with an alarming regularity, so I am especially thrilled with the recent drop in both. Walking around my neighborhood and gardening in my yard seem like actual options along with cozy...
Relationship Building | Part 2: Creative Communication Through Effective Storytelling Skilled and meaningful leadership draws upon relationships to help shape professional development expertise. Last month, techniques to promote leadership skills through active and engaged listening were...
View from the Top | Enhancing Professional Development, Networking, and Collaboration In the fast-evolving landscape of research administration, staying ahead of the curve requires continuous learning, networking, and collaboration. The Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI)...
Mission Possible: A Guide to Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Networking Welcome to the thrilling adventure of networking! Picture this journey as an exhilarating detective story, with the ultimate reward being a goldmine of valuable connections. The SRAI Annual Meeting in Chicago is your...
The Responsible Conduct of Research: Where Are We Now? Last month we discussed the beginnings of the education and regulations surrounding the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). Here we will discuss where we are now and where we seem to be going. When you google the Responsible...
Growing Beyond Technical Skills in Research Administration During a recent group learning workshop involving research administrators, I presented my study on how research administrators can navigate their career spectrum. Given the diversity and wealth of experience among the participants,...
A New Approach to Career Paths: Career Latticing – What Is It? Part 1 Have you ever wondered how to avoid having to climb a ladder for career progression? Career latticing can help you meet your goals and still progress as a research administrator. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series and will...
Your Questions Answered | What is the Best Advice You Received as Your RA Career Has Continued to Advance? Each month, the Catalyst will feature a question posed to our panel of SRAI Distinguished Faculty members to get their take on all sorts of topics encompassing research administration....
Research Administration is stressful. Add in a medical diagnosis that no one wants to hear and the stress can grow exponentially. Kia Reeves knows what that is like and provides some ideas on how we can lower stress in our profession, with or without outside stressors. We have all seen and...
The Art of Balance: Thriving in Work, Life, and Volunteer Roles In the post pandemic world, I keep saying life, work, and just everything will slow down. Yet, life keeps getting busier, rather than slowing down despite my best efforts. Working mostly remote since 2020, I have taken on more...
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