SRA Information

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Society of Research Administrators
International Founded 1967
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SRAs Mission Statement

• A dynamic non-profit with nearly 5,000 members
  dedicated to the education and professional
  development of research administrators working in
  various organizational settings as well as the
  advancement of research administration as a
  profession around the world.

Its really about you and meeting your needs for
professional development!
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A Diverse Membership

• Colleges and universities
• Hospitals and medical centers
• Private industry
• Federal, state agencies and local agencies
• Independent research foundations institutes

Regardless of your background, organization or
area of focus, you will meet many other members
who have common interest and thats the power of
diversity within our membership.
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Members Areas of Expertise

• Research law
• Intellectual property
• Property equipment management
• Human resources
• Public/governmental relations
• Fund development
• International project development
• Technical planning coordination
• Safety security
• Purchasing

• Corporate/university research
• Proposal development
• Regulatory compliance
• Information services systems
• Administration/management
• Technology transfer
• Contract grant management
• Facilities/laboratory planning
• Financial management
• Ethics Integrity
• Training educational programs

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An International Focus in All That We Do

• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
• Israel
• Korea
• China
• Japan
• Brazil
• Spain

• UK
• Ireland
• Finland
• Mali
• Spain
• Nigeria
• Uganda
• Ghana
• Bermuda

Denmark Botswana Malawi Thailand Kenya India Pakis
tan Russia Germany
South Africa Hong Kong New Zealand UAE West
Indies Saudi Arabia Netherlands Tanzania Australia
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Exceptional Member Benefits

• Educational Meetings
• More than 12 educational conferences each year
  at local, regional and international meetings
  plus online Webinars.
• Networking Opportunities
• No matter your professional objectives, interest
  or status, youll benefit from informal
  networking, peer consultation and personal
  friendships found within SRAs diverse
  membership.
• Peer Recognition
• SRA celebrates its members service,
• commitment, and achievements in the
• Society and in the field of research
• administration through a variety of
• awards and the SRA International
• Distinguished Faculty designation.

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• Career Development
• SRAs meetings, online community and the Career
  Center provide you with the tools and connections
  you need to explore and prepare for a wide range
  of opportunities to advance your career.
• Mentorship
• SRAs Mentorship Program provides inexperienced
  research administrators with the opportunity to
  benefit from the knowledge, insight, and
  experience of the seasoned colleagues.
• News and Professional Perspectives on the Field
• SRA publishes the premiere, award-winning Journal
  in the field, an electronic monthly newsletter,
  and a comprehensive Web site. These media offer
  members the opportunity to publish articles and
  commentaries and stay up to date on important
  news and information.

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• Access to Networking Nirvana the Body of
  Knowledge
• Networking Nirvana is SRAs online professional
  collaboration and networking community and home
  to the Body of Knowledge. BoK is a topical index
  to discussions, information, articles, resources
  and links essential to successful research
  management on all levels. Content is contributed
  by research administrators from around the world
  to this comprehensive "living library.

Access to Research Findings on Important Issues
SRA frequently conducts research on issues of
importance to research administrators such as
surveys on salary and benefits and the impact of
the economic downturn on the field.
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• Leadership and Organizational Structure
• International Officers SRAs International
  Officers are elected by the membership to help
  lead the Society. The officers consist of
  President, President-Elect, Past-President,
  Treasurer and Secretary.
• Board of Directors The BOD consists of the
  international officers as well as six at-large
  members who are elected by the membership.
• Sections and Chapters SRA International
  consists of five regional sections and a growing
  number of chapters. Officers are elected by the
  membership.
• Professional Divisions SRA is also organized
  into four professional divisions, which serve the
  needs of the various interest groups within SRAs
  diverse membership. Division officers are elected
  by their membership.
• Executive Office Staff The leadership and the
  members at large are served by a dedicated,
  professional, meetings and nonprofit management
  staff.

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Volunteer Leadership
SRA International is governed by a Board of
Directors who generously donate their time for
the betterment of the Society. In addition,
volunteer committee chairs and Chapter, Sections
and Division and Division officers support the
Board in meeting the mission of the Society.
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Executive Office Professional Staff
Located in Arlington, VA staffed 8 a.m. 5
p.m. ET Complete contact information available
online.
Allison Hitchner   Meetings Coordinator Rebecca
VandallDirector of Education Professional
Development Tina Johnson Education Coordinator
Chris Daniels, MPA, CAE Executive
Director Valerie Ducker Director of
Administration Human Resources  Ellen
Lupinski, Meetings Director
Vacant Membership Manager  Kamika
MooreAdministrative Assistant/Receptionist
Ditas KaagAccountant 
We appreciate having you as a member, and we
are here to serve you!
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Sections
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Chapters

• The purpose of SRAs Chapters
• Establish an effective grassroots network of
  members who vigorously represent and volunteer to
  support SRA International
• Facilitate local networking opportunities and
  enhance the exchange of information
• Provide local educational programs and support
  for SRA International members and assist in
  elevating their professional status in their
  communities and
• Promote and develop future leaders of SRA
  International.

Alaska Allegheny Illinois Michigan Ohio
Delaware Valley GA/South Carolina North
Carolina Texas Virginia
Pacific Northwest Northern California Southern
California Puerto Rico
Affiliated Chapters


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Professional Divisions
Subgroups of members with a common area of
interest focused on assuring that the
programmatic activities of the Society meet their
educational and professional development needs.
Government federal, state, or local
governments. Commercial corporations,
partnerships, proprietorships, and other
for-profit organizations. Non-profit foundations
and other nonprofit organizations. Education all
academic settings, including all public and
private colleges and universities, university
hospitals and academic departments.
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Volunteer and Help Yourself Grow While Advancing
Research Administration

• Whatever your talents or interests, you will find
  an opportunity for professional growth by
  volunteering regardless of your experience level.
  
• Serve as an officer or committee chair or
  committee member
• Help plan conferences, provide onsite logistic
  support or be a presenter.
• Contribute articles to a publication.
• Contribute to the Body of Knowledge and
  Networking Nirvana.

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Upcoming Educational Opportunities
Midwest Section MeetingMay 1-5Sheraton Hotel 
Sioux Falls Convention Center, SD Southern
Section MeetingMay 17-19Sheraton Oklahoma
City Oklahoma City, OK Western Section
MeetingJune 13-17Marriott Hotel  Marina San
Diego, CA
Northeast Section MeetingApril 4-8Sheraton
Inner Harbor Baltimore, MD
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