Re: Grants.gov - latest glitches Molly Daniel 18 May 2005 09:53 EST
Glen, I agree with your point that voices of polite complaint and constructive suggestions must be raised. If it is "premature" to respond to this obviously broken system, this would imply the initiative is too young to have shown its true potential. As institutions wait for the system to "mature," real problems are having a serious affect on their ability to request and secure federal assistance. As a grants administrator at a small not-for-profit institution, I am frankly dependent on the actions of university administrators in this issue. Like many community organizations, our would not wield much power in this discussion, but we have much at stake. You go! ---------------------------------------------------- Molly Daniel Grants Specialist Planning Department Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center 1000 Health Center Drive Mattoon, IL 61938 tel. 217.258.2195 fax 217.258.4135 email: xxxxxx@sblhs.org http://www.sarahbush.org -----Original Message----- From: Glenn Krell [mailto:xxxxxx@IIT.EDU] Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 9:38 AM To: xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Grants.gov - latest glitches Hi resadmr's, A few weeks ago I sent a post to this serv, putting forth the idea that a few hundred emails to the appropriate decision makers might help them realize they have a major problem on their hands. A few folks thoughtfully criticized this idea off the serv, saying it was premature and counterproductive. I respect their point of view. Nevertheless, I think that from a public administration point of view that grants.gov is clearly a snafu. Rollout of a major, nationwide project such as grants.gov is only supposed to be done after thorough testing and feedback. A few hundred emails to the right people might serve as the ammo they need, to help them get the funding to make the fixes needed. I would still like to see some folks list the email addresses of some of the key decision makers on this rollout so we can send them *constructive feedback* and let them know that they need to speak up to *their* higher-ups and get the funds to make the necessary improvements. As for politics, it cannot be avoided; it may be that some institutions with lobbyists end up asking their congressional reps to look into this and help get it fixed. After all, at the end of the day you can go look in the mirror in case you are interested in finding out who is footing the bill. Good luck everyone! ======================= Glenn Krell MPA, CRA Director, Research Compliance and Proposal Development Illinois Institute of Technology 3300 South Federal Street, M/B 301 Chicago, Illinois 60616 312-567-7141 (voice) 312-567-7517 (fax) http://www.grad.iit.edu/research/compliance.html http://www.grad.iit.edu/research/opd.html Did you know? A searchable database of IIT research expertise can be found at: http://gradweb.iit.edu/gradresearch/searchengine.htm -----Original Message----- From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG]On Behalf Of Robbie Lee Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 1:55 PM To: xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Grants.gov - latest glitches From the fog, I'm getting a vague picture. Did anyone at the agency test the application before it was posted? Do each of the federal agencies need more training on how to use grants.gov and a better plan for its rollout? What ever became of pilots (by each agency)? It seems that there is anxiety and frustration for all users at both ends of the system. ====================================================================== 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") ======================================================================