Community & Member Engagement The 2025 Research Admin Superlatives: A Lighthearted Look Back at the Year Spotlight Story In the spirit of appreciation — and a little well-deserved humor — we present the 2025 Research Administration Superlatives, honoring the skills,...
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight Conflict Resolution in Research: Turning Friction into Collaboration Spotlight Story In research, conflict is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to derail progress. From protocol disputes to scheduling strains, learn how active listening, shared...
Operations & Workflow Management The Use of Generative AI in Research Grant Applications: Balancing Innovation, Transparency and Integrity Spotlight Story GenAI is influencing research grant applications by aiding in drafting, data analysis, and knowledge mobilization, while...
Operations & Workflow Management The Role of Shared Services and Department Administrators in Sponsored Programs Spotlight Story The Shared services Office (SSO) plays a vital role in applying for funding and managing sponsored projects. SSO helps reduce the administrative...
Grant Management & Financial Oversight Nothing Sparks Interest in Your Cost Procedures Like Denying an Expenditure Spotlight Story Denying an expense? Suddenly everyone wants to read the cost policy. Find out how one compliance specialist overhauled a 36-page procedure into...
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Welcome to 2025: Updates from the Communications Committee Hello and Happy New Year! As the new co-chairs of the Communications Committee, we wanted to take a minute to introduce ourselves and give you a little sneak-peak of what's to come in the coming months. I am Dr. Julie...
Spotlight: Allowability, Allocability, Reasonableness | Part 1: Incorporating AAR into the Research Administrator’s Daily Routine This month, the Spotlight continues its study of allowability, allocability, and reasonableness (AAR) by exploring the essential role of internal controls in...
Relationship Building | Part 3: Putting it all Together: Effective Communication Resolves Conflicts The Spotlight concludes its relationship-building series with a focus on how to draw upon effective listening and communication techniques to effectively mitigate conflicts at work. Potentially...
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...