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

Communications

CAURA 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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Phone: 289-442-2992

http:/ / www.caura-acaru.ca

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 executive_director@caura-acaru.ca.

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