An MPA with a specialization in research admin was what I had always recommended
when trying to sell the idea. Kari

Kari Hastings CRA
Director, Research and Training
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
125 Nashua Street
Boston, MA 02114
tel 617-573-2365
FAX 617-573-2369
xxxxxx@partners.org

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From:   Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG]  On Behalf Of
Roberta Truscello
Sent:   Tuesday, June 22, 2004 12:54 PM
To:     xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG
Subject:        Re: [RESADM-L] What courses for certificate program

 << File: Card for Roberta Truscello >> Seminar in Research Ethics

Jennifer Morgan wrote:

> I did my graduate work in Health Administration, which also had a lot of
useful courses... but not right on target. The best part was my master's thesis
work which was self-selected and done on establishing training programs in
research administration.
>
> I would like to see an accredited distance learning master's level certificate
program established that could be accessed by research administrators from their
home institutions.  It has been discussed by the professional society leadership
for years, but just hasn't come to pass.
>
> What courses would you recommend should one be developed?
>
> Jennifer Morgan, MHA
>
> Vice Chair for Research Administration
> Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
>
> Southern Section President
> Society of Research Administrators International
>
> Medical University of South Carolina
> 67 President Street, Suite 504
> Charleston, South Carolina  29425
>
> voice:  843-792-0191
> fax:  843-792-0048
> email:  xxxxxx@musc.edu
>
> >>> xxxxxx@MAIL.ROCKEFELLER.EDU 06/22/04 11:43AM >>>
> No, but I took an M.P.A. (basically an M.B.A. but with focus on
> not-for-profit and public sector) and that has worked out pretty well.
> There are many institutions which offer this degree.
> Joni.
>
> Jon Elizabeth Hart, MPA, CIP
> Senior Director, Sponsored Programs Administration
> Senior Director, Human Subjects Protections Program
> The Rockefeller University
> 1230 York Ave., NY, NY 10021-6399
> tel:  (212) 327-8054; fax:  (212) 327-8400
> email:  xxxxxx@rockefeller.edu
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG] On
> Behalf Of Laurie Chamness
> Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 3:15 PM
> To: xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG
> Subject: [RESADM-L] degree or certificate program in research
> administration
>
> I am aware of the CRA (Certified Research Administrator) that is offered
> by the Research Administrators Certification Council. However, do you
> know of any academic institution that has a degree program or a
> certificate program in Research Administration?
>
> Laurie
>
> --
> Laurie Chamness
> Assistant Director
> Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
> Medical University of South Carolina
> PO Box 250854
> Charleston, SC  29425
>
> Ph (843) 792-3832
> Fax (843) 792-6447
> E-Mail:  xxxxxx@musc.edu
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