To add to what Charlie and Jennifer said about history of science and the master's thesis--the most useful part of my graduate work (in university admin) has turned out to be the historical and theortical stuff--history of higher ed, orgainizational behavior and theory, sociology of learned professions. Readings in these areas give you a sense of where the uniqueness, value and values of universites come from, and help you see stable patterns where both the daily work flow and the external environment appear to be chaotic. As for the written thesis--besides deepening your knowledge, it gives you first hand experience of what scholarly professionals, the folks we work with, do for a living. -----Original Message----- From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG]On Behalf Of Moreland, Kim Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 12:34 PM To: xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] What courses for certificate program Several years ago there was a joint NCURA/SRA project to develop an outline of the key elements of research administration. The project actually anticipated the need for comprehensive traing within the profession and then focused on some topics that were commonly acknowledged as essential. If you're interested in taking a look, it is on the NCURA website at http://grants.psu.edu/psu/res/topout.pdf Kim Kim Moreland, Director Grant and Contract Administration Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center 1100 Fairview Avenue, N M/S J6-500 Seattle, Washington 98109 xxxxxx@fhcrc.org 206/667-4868 (voice) 206/667-6221 (fax) -----Original Message----- From: Susan Dolle [mailto:xxxxxx@ISUGW.INDSTATE.EDU] Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 9:36 AM To: xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] What courses for certificate program A colleague and I recently played with the idea of a degree program in research admin and very quickly came up with the following. It needs refining, but is a starting point. 1. Locating funding for grant and contract activity (covers database options, types of agencies and programs, developing relationships, etc.) 2. Proposal Development 3. Managing an institutional sponsored programs office including institutional review and recordkeeping for sponsored programs. 4. Fiscal and budget management for sponsored programs including fiscal reporting, OMB procedures and practices, audit issues, and close out procedures. 5. Award negotiation and post award project management 6. The management and protection of intellectual property. 7. The protection of human subjects, or maybe that belongs in a broader topic of the management of assurances and compliances that would also include animal care and use, radioactive and hazardous materials, scientific misconduct, conflict of financial interest, and all the federal requirements. 8. Structure and operation of a technology transfer operation Susan Dolle IT Grant Specialist Instructional & Research Technology Services Normal Hall 301 Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN 47809 PH (812) 237-2477 FAX (812) 237-8846 >>> xxxxxx@MUSC.EDU 6/22/2004 11:05:33 AM >>> 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? 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