Professional Organizations in Research Administration Jim Peterson Associate Vice Chancellor for Research RASG Meeting July 15, 2004

Professional Organizations NCURANCURA – National Council of University Research Administrators SRASRA – Society of Research Administrators Int’l COGRCOGR – Council on Government Relations CRACRA – Research Administrators Certification Council

AUTM – AUTM – Assoc. of University Technology Managers supports the academic technology transfer profession FDP FDP – Federal Demonstration Partnership association of federal agencies, academic research institutions and research policy organizations that work to streamline the administration of federally sponsored research

National Association of College and University Attorneys enhances legal assistance to colleges and universities by educating attorneys and administrators to the nature of campus legal issues National Association of College and University Business Managers supports business and financial management in higher education Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research advances the highest ethical standards in the conduct of research

National Council of University Research Administrators Since 1959, serving professionals primarily at colleges and universities involved in the administration of sponsored programs (research, education and training). –Promotes development of effective policies and procedures –Provides exchange of information and experiences through national and regional meetings –Provides dissemination of current information and exchange of views on mutual concerns –Promotes the professional development of college and university research administration

Professional Development Programs –Fundamentals of Sponsored Projects Administration –Sponsored Projects Administration Level II –A Primer on Subawards Under Federal Assistance Awards (six-week online tutorial) –Audio and Video Conferences / Video Tapes Web Resources –Fundamentals OnlineFundamentals Online –Research Management ReviewResearch Management Review National and Regional Conferences

Society of Research Administrators Founded in 1967, dedicated to the education and professional development of research administrators –Provide state-of-the-art professional development and education opportunities for all research administrators –Advance the profession of research administration –Advance the understanding of the value and importance of research and the contributions of research administration to the research enterprise

Professional Development Programs –Departmental Administrators Certificate Program: DA 101 and DA 201 –Clinical Trials Research Administration Certificate Program: CTRA 101 and CTRA 201 Web Resources –Teleconferences / WebcastsWebcasts –JournalsJournals –Grants WebGrants Web National, Sectional & Chapter Meetings srainternational.org

Council on Government Relations Established in 1948 as association of research- intensive universities. It is a key source of critical information on current and emerging issues for its members and agencies sponsoring their research activities and serves as a leading advocate for policies that support: –the conduct of research at the highest standards –sound and informed decision-making on issues critical to the research and higher education community –maximum benefit from investments in research conducted at its member institutions.

Web Resources –What’s NewWhat’s New –Educational MaterialsEducational Materials –IssuesIssues

Research Administrators Certification Council Formed by the Society of Research Administrators in It is as an independent non-profit organization composed of active certified research administrators whose role is to certify that an individual, through experience and testing, has the fundamental knowledge necessary to be a professional research or sponsored programs administrator.

Certification Qualifications/CredentialsQualifications/Credentials Body of Knowledge covers four broad areas: –Project Development and Administration –Legal Requirements and Sponsor Interface –Financial Management –General Management Costs: –Application Fee $ –To attend a review session $185.00

The Tar Heel Certificate in Research Administration Series of 5 core courses and 2 electives –The Research Administration Professional –Pre-Award and Budgeting –Regulatory/Compliance Issues –Post-Award Financial Management –Closeout and Financial Reconciliation Applications available August 1