Opportunity for Administrative Efficiencies

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Opportunity for Administrative Efficiencies

• 11th Annual Research Administration Retreat
• 2003

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How Far Have We Come and Where Are We Headed?

• PARs
• RSC Objectives
• 2002 in Review
• Objectives for 2003

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PARs

• Things are looking good.
• How can we minimize the headache?
• Is SPARCS being TOO PICKY?!
• How do we look to the agency?
• Subcontract Requests

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RSC Objectives2002 in Review

• Institutionalized Training
• Target Date - January 2003 On Track
• Coordinated Training Program CTP
• Research Administration Program Certification
  RAPC
• Certified Research Administrator - CRA

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RSC Objectives cont.

• One Stop Website for Faculty
• Target Date Thanksgiving 2002
• In Development Stage
• New Target Date - April 2003

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RSC Objectives Cont.

• Post Award Enhancements
• Financial Data for Faculty
• Target Date January 2003
• On Track
• Digitize PAR process
• Target Date Christmas 2002
• In Development Stage
• New Target Date - July 2003

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RSC Objectives cont

• Post Award Enhancements cont.
• Technical Report E-Repository
• Target Date July 2003
• On Track

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Whats New For 2003
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RSC In 2003

• Steering/Executive Committee?
• SPARCS Manager of Client Relations
• CG Representative
• 3 Unit Level Members of the RSC

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Committee Pros Cons

• PROs
• Open Up RSC Meetings
• Inform More People
• Address The Real Issues
• More Involvement From Key Players

• CONs
• Commitment Time/Resources are Limited
• Additional Meetings