About the Capstone Workshop
Please join us for the RAISE-VT Capstone Workshop to brainstorm and discuss ways to strengthen research and research administrative infrastructure across the state of Vermont. With the guidance of a strategic planning and facilitation consultant (Stephanie Lahar & Associates), we have conducted a gap analysis and held several facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions. We will present our combined findings at this one-day, hybrid-format, Capstone Workshop. The RAISE-VT project is funded by an NSF GRANTED award and organized by a Steering Committee of experienced research support professionals with representation from University of Vermont, the state EPSCoR office, the Vermont State Colleges System, Landmark College, St. Michael’s College, and Champlain College. The Capstone Workshop will convene a diverse group of stakeholders to ensure a breadth of perspectives are represented at the workshop, including Vermont's higher education institution research administrators, institutional leaders, and research administrators, and researchers, as well as national research administrator organizations and additional EPSCoR jurisdictions, since many of the challenges in supporting research and researchers in Vermont are common to institutions and regions within other states.
The RAISE-VT Capstone Workshop will be facilitated by Stephanie Lahar and Associates LLC, a Vermont-based consulting firm specializing in
stakeholder viewpoint balancing. Established in 1999, Stephanie Lahar and Associates is regularly called on by education, nonprofit, business,
and government leaders to guide organizations in and outside of Vermont in strategic planning and organizational development. Previously, Stephanie
served as Academic Dean at Woodbury College, where she led the design of degree and certificate programs and accreditation processes, and has served
as the higher education representative to the Central Vermont Council for Workforce Development. Stephanie is a highly engaging facilitator with a
deep expertise in group dynamics. Past clients and projects have included significant work with NSF-funded EPSCoR programs.
Where
The University of Vermont Davis Center, Burlington Vermont
When
Tuesday
June 11, 2024
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
RAISE Vermont Workshop Leadership Team
The RAISE VT workshop is organized by a Steering Committee of experienced research administrators that represent the variety of research support careers, including research development and research administration, and geographically represent institutions of higher education statewide, from the sole PhD-granting institution (UVM) to primarily undergraduate institutions serving neurodiverse students (Landmark) and rural Vermonters (Vermont State College System). Importantly, several members of our RAISE leadership team have demonstrable experience leading workshops and conferences. Co-PI Haraldsen served as the NORDP Northeast Advisory Committee chair for 2 years during the COVID-19 pandemic, running several successful virtual conference events for the northeast region, including a “virtual road trip” series hosted by academic institutions across the northeast. Co-PI Gamache recently served on the 2022 Organizing Committee for the National NSF EPSCoR Conference held in Portland, Maine. Co-PI Gamache recently served as Member and Chair of the NSF EPSCoR PA Council. She is currently serving as Council Chair Emeritus and on a planning committee for the upcoming 2024 NSF EPSCoR National Conference in Omaha, NE. Ms. Gamache has organized numerous communications workshops and Annual VT EPSCoR State Meetings in her role as VT EPSCoR Assistant Director. Dr. Malaby chaired the Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) for the Motile and Contractile Systems Gordon Research Conference in 2017. As chair of the GRS, Dr. Malaby was integral to fundraising to pay for the conference, organization and selection of speakers and panelists, and provided a funding mechanism to ensure participation by diverse attendees. Steering Committee members are described in detail below:
Workshop Schedule / Presentations
RAISE-VT CAPSTONE WORKSHOP - June 11, 2024 - 8:30 – 4:00 pm
Registration
Light Breakfast and networking
Welcome and opening remarks
Video
Jeralyn Haraldsen, Director, Research Development, Co-P.I.
Lillian Gamache, Assistant Director for VT EPSCoR, Co-P.I.
Alicia Knoedler, Head of Office of Integrative Activities, NSF
RAISE-VT Needs Assessment: what are we learning?
Connections and collaboration
Video
Slides - PDF
Lisa Tiffin, Assistant Vice-President of Government, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Champlain College
Betsy Ward, Director of Grant Development and Award Monitoring for Vermont State University
Lisa Nye Chabot, Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, Landmark College
Angela Irvine, Director of Foundation Relations and Sponsored Programs, St. Michael’s College
Our data – surveys and interviews
Video
Slides - PDF
Heidi Malaby, Grant Proposal Developer, UVM
Feedback from participants
Break
Research infrastructure in Vermont -- and models from away
The VT landscape, the VT advantage
Video
Kirk Dombrowski, Vice-President for Research, UVM
SUNY Research Foundation: a centralized RA model
Video
Kathleen Caggiano-Siino, Vice-President for Human Resources, SUNY
Regional networking and partnership development
Video
Slides - PDF
Mark Milutinovich, PhD, Executive Director of Research & Large Center Development, UNH
VT’s workforce: trends and strategies
Lana Metayer, Director of Sponsored Projects, UVM
Video
Slides - PDF
Jarod Waite, Associate Academic Dean, Community College of VT
Representing the CCV Academic Dean’s office
Video
Slides - PDF
Networking - Lunch
Review/rank challenges for solutions planning
Breakouts and whole group discussion to prioritize strategies and actions to strengthen extramural funding support in VT
Next steps and closing
Video
Ends
Networking
Light snacks and refreshments provided
Workshop Venue
Workshop venue location info and gallery
UVM Davis Center, Burlington Vermont
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F.A.Q
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Is the workshop free?
Yes, there is no charge to attend the workshop.
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Will food be provided?
Yes, both breakfast and lunch will be provided without charge.
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I am in need of childcare and/or family care in the area. Where should I look?
Burlington, Vermont is a family-friendly city with high tourism, and as such has an active community of short term care providers. We recommend searching Care.com (zip code 05405), or inquiring on the active Childcare, Nannies, and Babysitters of Vermont Facebook page. Moreover, please reach out to the Leadership Team and we’ll be happy to help identify appropriate care. Several of us live in the area and can provide personal recommendations.
Contact Us
How can we help you?
Address
334 Marsh Life Science109 Carrigan Drive
University of Vermont
Burlington VT 05405
Phone Number
(802) 656-7931