NCURA Region V strongly encourages the professional and personal growth of its new and existing members. From Lunch & Learns to the yearly Regional Meeting, members are encouraged to explore various learning opportunities, available either in-person or online.
Lunch & Learns
Lunch and learns are monthly, voluntary zoom meetings that provide training sessions or presentations that take place during the lunch hour. They bring together members from across the region in an informal atmosphere to collaborate and learn, designed to drive personal, team and professional development. Click on the Lunch and Learn date to register for any of the upcoming sessions.
Please contact Ana Dala, NCURA Region V Education Coordinator, if you have any questions about the Lunch & Learn series or to sign-up to provide a future presentation.
Upcoming sessions:
March 12, 2025: “Effective Presentations and Other Tips I’ve Learned Along the Way”
Laura Rosales, Administrator III in the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine
Description: The speaker will share her recommendations for effective presentations and other leadership and career tips she has learned along the way over the past thirty years.
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- Attendees will learn the mechanics of an effective presentation.
- Attendees will learn how to create an engaging presentation environment.
- Attendees will hear tips on how to brand yourself and your organization as well as hearing first-hand stories on lessons learned.
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Sanaa Waqif, Research Compliance Associate in the Research Conflict of Interest department, and Brandon Carter, Research Administration Lead on the Research Support Team, both at Baylor College of Medicine.
Description: This session will discuss how to accelerate your research administration career by leveraging your resume and journey. The presenters will share their experiences in continuous learning and development, and explain the importance of networking along with its many rewards.
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- Attendees will learn to use their resume to craft a Research Administration Narrative in anticipation of a new professional role and opportunity.
- Attendees will employ a culture of continuous learning and development catered to your needs.
- Attendees will recognize the significance of networking and its present and future benefits.
Mustang Mentoring Program
The Mustang Mentoring Program (MMP) is adapted from the NCURA Leadership Development Institute and is designed to develop the leadership skills of the MMP participant. The intention is to create a leadership pipeline of individuals to serve at the regional level while providing educational and professional development for the mentee. The overall approach to mentoring should result in increased volunteer involvement and participation from NCURA Region V members.
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Regional Meeting
Region V holds a yearly regional meeting for its membership and the research administration community, where colleagues come together for education, professional development and networking over the course of a three-day meeting.
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National Meetings
NCURA Offers Three National Meetings Each Year:
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- Annual Meeting of the Membership
- Financial Research Administration Conference
- Pre-Award Research Administration Conference
There’s nothing like a face-to-face conference to recharge your batteries, fuel your creativity, and renew your sense of mission. NCURA’s annual conferences are must-attend events when you’re seeking to gain new knowledge, expand your professional network, and strengthen your connection to the research community.
Join your peers at NCURA conferences. You’ll find engaging learning experiences in a variety of formats, encounter diverse perspectives, and explore new ways to lead and manage the research endeavors at your institution.
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Traveling & Virtual Workshops
NCURA’s Traveling Workshops have historically been hosted across the U.S. and the world – in cities and on university campuses – to provide in-person education to the Research Administration Community of all experience levels.
Now, NCURA has developed a virtual version of our well-known and highly attended Traveling Workshops. Choose to take a workshop in-person or virtually! Keep your skill set competitive by learning from research administration industry experts as they guide you through a variety of topics.
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Young Professionals Program
NCURA is proud to support the success and growth of research administrators – and is excited to announce the launch of the new Young Professionals Program, which will provide specialized professional development designed for the next generation of NCURA member research administration leaders.
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NCURA Podcasts
NCURA Podcasts are a member only benefit, curated through the National Office and managed in the Education section of their website.
Please login at the link below for a library of their podcast offerings: