Rich,

My biggest problem lately is that some systems allow non-AORs to submit
proposals.  This situation is no longer relegated to foundations and
for-profits.  The federal government system for the US Department of
Education allows this too.

I understand that most of the systems indicate that you must be the AOR to
submit, but if you don't restrict the submission to the AOR, it becomes fair
game.  It places research administrators in a precarious position.  Do you
withdraw the submission because they violated law and institutional
policies, or do you allow the submission and hope they will not continue the
behavior.

I have grown to love grants.gov and fastlane for this reason.  They both may
have quirks or occasional difficulties but at least there are safeguards in
place to protect institutions from overzealous (or worse) investigators.

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Rene Hearns, PhD (cand), MPA, CRA
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs and Research
University of Louisiana at Monroe
700 University Avenue LIB 211
Monroe, LA 71209-3925
T: 318.342.1039
F: 318.342.1479
xxxxxx@ulm.edu

OSPR office hours M-Th 7:30 am - 5:00 pm & F 7:30 am - 11:30 am

Dissertation Topic:  Evaluating the impact of engaged learning on direct and
indirect citizen participation.

-----Original Message-----
From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of
Rich Magyar
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 9:16 AM
To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org
Subject: [RESADM-L] Common Tech Problems for Research Admins

Hi,
I'm building an FAQ/workshop to address the top technical issues &
irritants in Research Administration.

Issues like:
- Grants.gov submission problems
- Problems with electronic documents like Word docx & PDF files, as
their passed around via email.
- Problems dealing with tech support centers at Sponsor Agencies.
- How to test BEFORE a deadline
- Computer Platform-specific considerations

-etc...

I'm interested in learning about everyone's top issues & most common
gripes.

I'm also very interested in the workarounds and approaches people have
used to solve their tech problems.   Whether it's one of the
categories I've stated above, or a different issue.

Once I have amasses a list of the most frequent & frustrating
Technical problems for Research Administrators across the US, I'll
begin posting ways to DEAL with those issues, both to RESADM-L and to
my own department's Website, here at Eastern Michigan University.
That way everyone can benefit from the FAQ.

Your stories & most frequent problems would be much appreciated.

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Thanks for your time,

Rich Magyar
Systems Administrator
Eastern Michigan University
Office of Research Development
www.ord.emich.edu

734-487-3090
xxxxxx@emich.edu

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