CAURA’s Strategic Plan 2013-2016
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Transcript of CAURA’s Strategic Plan 2013-2016
CAURA’s Strategic Plan 2013-2016
Strategic Plan Overview
1) Professional Development2) Special Interest Groups3) Conference Planning4) Advocacy and Agency Liaison5) Organizational Connections6) Communications7) Resourcing our Strategic Plan
Professional DevelopmentLaurie Vaughan-Evans – Chair, Professional
DevelopmentGoal for 2014 – 4 webinars/monthContinue certificate series that are not yet
complete (grants, contracts and project management)
Start several new series (finance, information systems)
Recruiting new speakers
Upcoming webinarsMentorship – December 18/133 part series on research information systems
in January-March 2014External relations – 29 January 2014Industry R&D relations – early February 2014Introduction to Biostatistics – 7 February
2014Responsible Conduct of Research: The Role
of the Grant Writer/Facilitator – 27 February 2014
Mentorship ProgramBenefits to Institutions:
Free coaching and training for staff Greater role autonomy and confidence Access to new perspectives and expertise Increased employee engagement Better employee retention
Benefits to Mentors: Expand your network Leave a legacy Sharpen your skills Advance the field of research administration
Sources: Lampson, S (2012) No One is an Island – Why Mentorship is
Crucial to Research Administration. NCURA Magazine (August), XLIV(4),9-10.
Furimsky, I., Arts, K. & Lampson, S. (2013) Developing a Successful Peer to Peer Mentoring Program. Applied Clinical Trials (December)
Benefits to Mentees : Access to an expert in a
particular aspect of your job
General career advice Insight on developing
certain skills beyond your current role but necessary for advancement
Someone to provide feedback, help setting goals
Someone to help you network and raise your professional profile
Special Interest GroupsCanadian Grants Management – Drew GyorkeClinical research – Katie PorterFinance – Deanne BabcockGrant writers and facilitators – Frances ChandlerInformation Management and exchange – David
BakerInstitution Contract Reviewers – me (interim)Leadership – Martin KirkProject Management – in transitionSmall Institutions – Deborah Zornes
Conference PlanningObjective is to achieve a high degree of
overall satisfaction expressed by attending members
New this year: Poster competitionExpanded awards program with
communication back to institution of administrators who are recognized
CAURA BoothTalent show
Advocacy and Agency LiaisonCollect feedback from membership after each
major competition of the federal tri-agenciesAgency representatives are invited to CAURA
executive conference callsRegular engagement of agency
representatives through CAURA executive conference calls and other calls with Executive Director
Organizational ConnectionsRegional support – Florence DzierszinskiInter-organizational liaison
NCURASRA InternationalARMAACCTCAUBOCAREBCASRAI
CommunicationsCAURA Connection newsletterLinkedIn groupIncreased communication in FrenchSurvey of membership
Resourcing Our Strategic PlanThe vision is to increase membership by 5%
each year in the next 4 years with a goal of reaching 1000 membersOctober 2012 - 766 members. October 2013 –
827 membersNovember 2012 – 801 at the end of the monthNovember 2013 we are up to 837 before month
end
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CONSIDERING MEMBERSHIP?
The membership year is April 1ST - March 31ST of the next year
To join, visit https://www.caura-acaru.ca/members/registration
Membership may be taken at any time throughout the year. Please note that the 2013-2014 membership year fee is $113.00 ($100 plus 13% HST). CAURA's HST # is 864725478 RT0001. Fees are collected throughout the membership year and are not pro-rated.
If you would like to take a free webinar or join one of CAURA's special interest groups for a few months as you consider becoming a member, please email [email protected].
SPECI AL INTEREST GROUPS (SI Gs)
CAURA members can join list-serves to connect with their peers across Canada and keep up with current trends. Your best resources are the other experts in our field and membership in a CAURA SIG provides a quick and easy way to ask questions, share information and collaborate. Current SIGS include:
Clinical research Finance Grants Grant Writers and Facilitators Information management Institution Contract Negotiators Leadership Project management Small institutions
SIG leaders facilitate, moderate and catalyze discussions on relevant topics to ensure a vibrant community.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Discounted webinar registration rates Group registration for up to 10 participants
from a single institution. Workshops, networking events, annual
regional and national conferences Mentorship program for 1-on-1 mentoring
from a senior professional in our field
OTHER BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP I NCLUDE: Eligibility for nomination for CAURA
awards which are presented annually at our conference
Listing in our directory and access to the members-only section of our website which includes job postings, news and events
Subscription to our e-newsletter The opportunity to realize the full scope of
the practice of research administration through diverse volunteer opportunities
WHY JOIN CAURA?
CAURA members participate in a dynamic, professional community of Canadian research
administrators from all sectors.
SponsorshipAim to increase sponsorship on multiple
fronts:Opportunities at national conferenceWebsite adsAds in CAURA ConnectionWebinar sponsorship
Volunteer Opportunities CAURA’s website is updated frequently and needs editors and content
writers as new pages are developed. Wiki: CAURA is developing a wiki and volunteers are needed to support this
initiative. Leaders will be required to oversee different sections of the wiki. Education/Professional Development
Volunteers support professional development by: Leading webinars Introducing webinar speakers and facilitating discussions Recruiting webinar speakers Serving as mentors in CAURA’s mentorship program Leading a Special Interest Group (SIG) list-serve
Membership Engagement Volunteers help staff the CAURA booth at the annual conference, greet members
at the conference receptions, take photographs and more! Throughout the year, volunteers promote CAURA in their regions and institutions and contribute to membership drives.
Why volunteer?Expand your professional networkEnhance your career and resumeContribute to our profession and organizationIncrease your membership valueLearn new skillsShare your expertise
VolunteeringCarrie KellyManager
Research Services Brock University
Katie PorterManager, Research
Contracts Hamilton Health
Sciences Corporation