HF1: Humanities Research Administrators
About
This working group aims to enhance Humanities research development across the corridor by developing best practices that serve humanities research development professionals, sharing resources, and strengthening cross-institutional collaboration.
Active since: 2020
- Syracuse University
- University of Rochester
- Cornell University
- Hamilton College
- Union College
- St. Lawrence University
Collaborative Goals
This group aims to:
- Promote a community of practice* among research development professionals across the region
- Identify and develop best practices for advancing humanities research at our respective institutions
- Share tools and resources for humanities research development professionals in central research offices, advancement units, academic affairs units, and school- or college-level offices
- Provide opportunities for professional development
- Provide a place for support and reflection, where participants can share their challenges and leverage collective accountability when pursuing goals.
* A community of practice (CoP) is a group of people who “share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.” Wenger-Trayner, E. and Wenger-Trayner, B. (2015)
Group Organizers
Carol Smith
Senior Officer, Corporate & Foundation Relations Grants Office, UWC Campus Liaison, St. Lawrence University
Charles Bush
Assistant Dean for Grants and Contracts, University of Rochester
Hilary Mosher
Assistant Dean for Grants and Contracts, School of Arts and Sciences, University of Rochester
Nicole Marshall
Assistant VP for Academic Advancement and Research, Administration & Director of the Grants Office, Union College
Activities
Providing Writing Support Across the Corridor
Dec. 6, 2023, 9:30 a.m.