I have a BA in English, an MPA, and a JD. I think that creating a degree program for Research Administration is overly specialized. It seems that such a micro-specialization is more appropriate for a trade school rather than an academic pursuit. What I have found (and this is a gross generalization, so I apologize if I offend anyone) is that too few people learn the basic skills of writing and analytical thinking and focus on specializing in a very small area of knowledge in their college education. NCURA et alii all do an excellent job with their programs. -----Original Message----- From: Hastings, Kari L [mailto:xxxxxx@PARTNERS.ORG] Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 1:01 PM To: xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] What courses for certificate program The body of knowledge developed by the Certification Council is an excellent starting point for design of a program. I am a fairly inactive member now but the Council was always eager to work with any institution that might have an interest. What is needed for that kind of commitment from an institution is an assurance that there is need. This might be a worthy project for SRA for example. Once the numbers are there, activity will follow. Your idea Jennifer about distance learning would probably be the most efficacious for this purpose. I am sure there is great need but geographic considerations do come into play and reduce the numbers for any given institution unless there is a way to reach out across the country. 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 -----Original Message----- From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG] On Behalf Of Susan Dolle Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 12:36 PM 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? 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 ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ====================================================================== ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ====================================================================== ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ====================================================================== ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ====================================================================== ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ====================================================================== ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================
