Research Administrators Network (RAN) Meeting

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) holds a monthly meeting called the Research Administrators Network (RAN). All research administration faculty and staff attend this meeting in which we discuss University and policy changes, internal processes and procedures, sponsor guidelines regarding proposal applications, and award terms and conditions. The meeting agenda changes each month based on what is happening internally and externally with our sponsors. All faculty and staff are allowed to submit questions and agenda items. The meeting allows both OSP and the Office of Contacts and Grant Accounting (CGA) to provide regular updates and training to faculty and staff, ensuring we are all on the same page. Research Administrators can use this forum to network and build relationships that will support their development and growth in research administration. OSP disseminates all information shared during this meeting in writing to participants, so they have the information they need to complete their work. The meetings also help to facilitate a more team-oriented environment where we can work together to solve problems, create procedures, and gain a better understanding and appreciation for the people we work with whose work overlaps and intersects with ours.

The RAN “Lunch and Learn” Series: We encourage all staff who have attended a training or conference to volunteer to present a topic session to RAN. We call this the RAN “Lunch and Learn Series.” Sessions occur during the summer months of June and July. We typically hold four sessions on different research administration topics, two per month.