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Research Administration Advisory Council (RAAC)
Learn more about each of the RAAC Committees:
Overview
The Research Administration Advisory Council (RAAC) was founded in May 2012, with the primary intention of organizing and energizing the research community around optimizing the pre- and post-award processes at the University of Michigan.
- Find FAQs about RAAC below!
Following are lists of the members of each of the RAAC committees:
1. RAAC Executive Committee
The RAAC Executive Committee (EC) establishes the framework and sets the tone for the overall RAAC.
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Co-Chair: Craig Reynolds Co-Chair: Debbie Talley Chris Allan Judy Carrillo Linda Chadwick Chris DeVries Linda Forsyth Cathy Handyside Teresa Herrick |
Melissa Karby Rebecca O'Brien Heather Offhaus Yvonne Sturt Greg Tewksbury TBD Bryan VanSickle |
2. The RAAC Faculty Advisory Council
The purpose of the Faculty Advisory Council is to include a faculty voice on issues affecting research administration and to support ongoing efforts to reduce the faculty burden in research administration.
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Chair: Kathryn Eaton Andre Boehman Marisa Conte Rebecca Cunningham Francine Dolins George Garcia Matthew Heinicke Ken Kollman |
Nicolai Lehnert Jeffrey McMahon Chris Poulsen Doug Richstone Melanie Sanford Russell Taichman |
3. The RAAC Communications Subcommittee
The RAAC Communications Subcommittee plans and executes the Research Administrators Network (RAN) meetings; identifies and assesses the communication methods currently used at U-M for research administration; recommends best practices by topic, purpose and or method; and works to develop improved systems that support robust, consistent and effective communications within the research administration community.
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Chair: Rebecca O'Brien Kellie Buss Constance Colthorp Sherri Cranson Lori Deromedi Chris DeVries |
Kathy Kuhn Cathy Liebowitz Dean Michalak Brenda Phillips Maggie Swift Tina Wells |
4. The RAAC Metrics Subcommittee
The RAAC Metrics Subcommittee seeks to identify effective and efficient metrics that will provide consistent definitions and interpretations of measurable data for strategic and tactical decision-making. Strategic metrics are those that would be used for strategic planning and management decisions by Unit, College, VP or University leadership. Tactical metrics are those to guide/plan/improve day-to-day operations.
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Chair: Chris Allan Steve Beach John Cristiano Chris DeVries Laura Dickey Linda Forsyth |
Adam Mall Mike Randolph Kristen Rea Rachael Ristau Bryant Sheppard Amy Webb Beth Wenner |
5. The RAAC Process Subcommittee
The RAAC Process Subcommittee seeks to identify and promote changes to research administration processes to benefit the Research Administration community, including pre and post-award and related compliance. The subcommittee will also serve as a resource to central offices on initiatives that need limited input or intermediate feedback.
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Chair: Melissa Karby Karen Alameddine Elizabeth Brant Kerri Cross Chris DeVries Victoria Devulder Teresa Herrick Melissa Karby |
Anthony Nielsen Heather Offhaus Carolyn Pappas Danielle Smith Anne Thomson Pat Turnbull Corey Turner Bryan VanSickle |
6. The RAAC Training Subcommittee
The RAAC Training Subcommittee will inventory and assess current training programs available within and beyond the U-M research administration community. The subcommittee will conduct needs analyses to identify training gaps, recommend new training, and participate in the development of new training using a variety of training delivery modes. Subcommittee members will also participate in working groups to support the ongoing professional development of the research administration community. The subcommittee will also provide advice and counsel to the ORSP/Sponsored Programs Training Manager.
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Chair: Judy Carrillo Kim Angelopoulos Amy Brooks Lori Deromedi Raquel de Paula Silvius Chris DeVries Emily Hamilton Cathy Handyside Lark Haunert |
Sue Kelch Patrick Lagua Mindy LaRocca Terri Maxwell David Mulder Dave Nassar Susan Powell Cathy Seay-Ostrowski Amanda Simon Pat Turnbull |
7. The RAAC (committee-at-large)
The RAAC committee-at-large has two representatives from each school, college, unit, Institute, including UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint and the research-related central offices.
FAQs
The Research Administration Advisory Council (RAAC) was founded in May 2012, with the the primary intention of organizing and energizing the research community around the concept of optimizing the pre- and post-award processes at the University of Michigan.
The mission of the RAAC is to effectively coordinate the efforts of ORSP, Sponsored Programs, and the research administration community within the schools and colleges to identify issues, develop solutions, and adopt best practices in the research administration arena.
The RAAC is comprised of seven groups:
- RAAC Executive Committee
- RAAC Faculty Advisory Council
- RAAC Communications Subcommittee
- RAAC Metrics Subcommittee
- RAAC Process Subcommittee
- RAAC Training Subcommittee
- The RAAC (committee-at-large)
A full-time project manager, reporting to ORSP and Sponsored Programs, coordinates the work of the seven groups. The project manager serves as a conduit to avoid duplication of effort and helps to prioritize recommendations and ensure that initiatives and outcomes are tracked and documented.
RAN refers to our Research Administrators' Network (RAN) meetings -- networking meetings which are held three times a year and are planned and executed by the RAAC Communications Subcommittee.
References and Resources
Questions?
Chris DeVries, Project Manager for the RAAC, (734) 763-7343, cdevrie@umich.edu