Mike,

At first, I thought the new SRO access/notification system was a step
backwards, but I will say that it encourages actual conversation between
PIs and Administrators.  Now they must personally call or email us to
initiate a discussion about their proposal.  Perhaps there will be fewer
surprises.

Although initially we need to remind the PIs to tell us that their
proposals are ready for review, once that mindset is in place, I believe
the environment encourages communication.

-matt

Mike Ludwick wrote:

> Dear Listmembers,
>
> Those of you who work with FastLane may have noticed that the
> "allow SRO access" system has changed recently.  Now PIs can
> decide whether they want the SRO to view a proposal; view and
> edit; or view, edit and submit.
>
> The problem I have found is that when PIs allow the SRO to view
> the proposal I no longer receive the email from FastLane letting me
> know.  NSF has said that the emails only go out to the SRO when
> "submit" permission has been given.  I asked NSF about this and
> got word back that "people seem to like it that way".  I for one do
> not like it because if a PI wants me to see a proposal it makes
> sense to me that I would get notified.
>
> Perhaps the emails sent from FastLane could specify what
> permission has been given.
>
> In any case, I would be interested to hear the opinions of others
> because maybe I am missing the upside of the current setup or the
> downside of what I am proposing.
>
> Thanks all!
>
> Michael Ludwick, CRA
> Associate Director of Sponsored Programs
> Grants and Research Administration
> College of William & Mary
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> Williamsburg, VA  23187-8795
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