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Perceptions Of Research Administrators On The Value Of Certification, Thomas Joseph Roberts Jan 2005

Perceptions Of Research Administrators On The Value Of Certification, Thomas Joseph Roberts

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The purpose of this study was to determine the perceived value of certification to research administration professionals and demographic characteristics. This study sought to determine whether those who have attained the Certificate in Research Administration (CRA) perceive a benefit to their careers and why most research administrators do not attempt certification. The primary research question studied is concerned with the relationship between perceived value of the CRA to research administration professionals and demographic characteristics. The survey instrument, Research Administrator Survey, was electronically distributed to 277 research administrators based in the Southeast region of the National Council of University Research Administrators …