ARMS ACCREDITATION NEWSLETTER

February 2023

Welcome to the first of our quarterly Accreditation Newsletters for 2023.

In this edition, we will focus on:

The 2023 Accreditation Programs:
- Foundation Level Accreditation Program (FLAP)
- Established Level Accreditation Program (ELAP)
  - Call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs)
  - Electives
  - Update on the Leadership, Management and Strategic Thinking Program
- Master Classes
How to register for Accreditation courses?
How to become a Training Fellow?
Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

FOUNDATION LEVEL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

As part of ARMS' commitment to ensuring that the content of all Foundation Level Accreditation Program (FLAP) modules (compulsory and elective) remain current, each module is scheduled to undergo a review in 2023.

The review involves content updates by an authorised Training Fellow(s) to the Body of Knowledge (BoK), the question set for each post workshop quiz and presenter's slides. For all compulsory modules which are currently offered online via the Society's preferred LMS (Moodle), further changes are also required to the online content for these modules.

It is anticipated that registrations for all elective modules are scheduled to open in late April with the delivery of these modules commencing in mid May. These modules will be delivered online via Zoom.

The schedule will initially cover delivery options in May through September with additional module delivery dates added later in the year. Registrations for all compulsory module registrations are currently open (refer below for full details).

Compulsory Online Modules:

All region specific compulsory modules, listed below, continue to remain open for registration on the ARMS website. Participants are requested to complete each module within twenty-eight (28) days of starting the module(s). The starting date is when the module has commenced in Moodle and not the day the module registration is purchased. Compulsory modules available online via Moodle include:

Module 1.1: The National Research and Innovation System in Australia, New Zealand or Singapore
Module 1.2 : Legislation as it Affects Research in Australia, New Zealand or Singapore
Module 1.3: Understanding Research and Researchers

Registrants that have previously purchased one or more of the compulsory (online via Moodle) modules are encouraged to not delay completion. Registrants have three (3) years to complete the FLAP program starting the date of registration for the first module.

Elective Modules:

Where possible, and on a needs basis, the Society will aim to offer the following elective modules to members more than twice annually - However, some conditions may apply. The Society reserves the right to cancel, postpone or re-schedule modules due to minimum registration numbers not being reached or for other unforseen circumstances.

Module 2.1: Pre-Award Grant Processes
Module 2.2: Post-Award Processes
Module 2.3: Research Finance
Module 3.1: Higher Degree by Research Scholarships
Module 3.2: Higher Degree by Research International Partnerships
Module 3.3: Higher Degree by Research Candidature Management
Module 3.4: Higher Degree by Research Admissions and Completions
Module 4.1: Research Ethics - Human and Animal
Module 4.2: Research Integrity
Module 4.1: Research Ethics - Human and Animal
Module 4.2: Research Integrity
Module 5.1: Research Information and Reporting
Module 6.1: Working with Industry

Case Study

FLAP registrants that have successfully completed five (5) modules (3 compulsory and 2 electives) will be invited to complete the final piece of assessment for accreditation- A case study assessment. Two opportunities to complete the case study are annually - May and October. Registrants must have successfully completed modules the month before the case study commences (April and September) in order to be invited to participate in the next case study.

ESTABLISHED LEVEL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

In 2022, the Society launched its new accreditation program, the Established Level Accreditation Program (ELAP). The points-based program is a flexible program which allows participants to gain specialised knowledge in research management. The ELAP is designed for mid to senior-level Research Management Professionals and senior academics or professional staff who are transitioning into a senior Research Management role.

The program's compulsory Elements include a Leadership, Management and Strategic Thinking workshop, three (3) Electives and group learning activities.

Expressions of Interest

Interested participants are encouraged to contact the ARMS Accreditation Program Administrator to discuss your ELAP journey and EOIs will be open from April this year.

Electives

ARMS previously offered electives ranging from governance and business process improvement to specialised subjects such as international research funding. We appreciate the contributions made by the presenters who engaged with attendees to provide a deeper knowledge of their chosen topic.

In order to meet the changing demands of the research management sector, ARMS has initiated a review of the current elective offerings and will release a new suite of electives later this year. The winter/spring school format has also been removed so electives may be delivered at any time during the accreditation cycle, generally April through to November.

Leadership, Management and Strategic Thinking program

A key component of the ELAP is the leadership program. This program is also under review and expected to be deliver in November of this year.

MASTER CLASSES

This year, ARMS will continue to deliver its popular Master Classes on the Costing and Pricing of Research and the Fundamentals of Project Management. Each Master Class will be delivered over two (2) partial days as short, 2.5 to 3.5 hour virtual meetings.

Registrations will open in April 2023 with Master Classes commencing in May.

Points accrued from the attendance and successful completion of the assessment for each Master Class may be used as accreditation points towards the Established Level Accreditation Program.

Tentative Schedule:

Costing and Pricing of Research

Mon May 15 and Wed May 17 - tbc
Tues May 16 and Thur May 18 - tbc
Wed Jul 12 and Fri July 14 - confirmed
Mon Nov 20 and Wed Nov 22 - confirmed

Fundamentals of Project Management

Mon May 22 and Wed May 24 - confirmed
Mon Jul 5 and Wed July 7 - confirmed
November date - tbc

REGISTRATION

ARMS recently changed its website main menu to improve the navigation experience for our members. The main changes were:

The Events tab was removed and members now register for accreditation courses under the Accreditation tab;
Chapters, SIGs and Networks now fall under Communities of Practice;
PD Sessions @ Zoom are found under Professional Development; and
All other event registrations are accessed via the Conferences and Events tab.

TRAINING FELLOWS

ARMS is currently seeking to expand its current pool of ARMS Training Fellows. These subject specialists will be provided the opportunity be deliver and/or review FLAP modules and or Master Classes.

An Open Call for applications to become a Training Fellow is currently available on the ARMS website.

The role of Training Fellow is a rewarding way to share best practice;

To hone your leadership skills;
To actively contribute to the upskilling of our global research management workforce.
It is seriously great fun, providing opportunities to engage with like-minded Research Management Professionals from across the broad geographical remit of ARMS.
You may apply for CPD hours as part of the ELAP.
You will receive an honorarium payment to recognise the time needed to prepare and deliver a workshop and to help support your own professional development training needs

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Continuing Professional Development is a requirement for maintaining accreditation at the Foundation (ARMF), Established (ARME) and Advanced (ARMA) levels. Accredited members are required to accumulate a minimum of sixty (60) hours over three (3) years. The three (3) year period commences upon accreditation.

Accredited Research Mangers (Foundation) or ARM(F)s that are currently registered as a participant in the ELAP have their CPD requirement suspended until the time they successfully complete their ELAP. Upon successful completion of the ELAP the CPD accrual period is be set back to zero (0) hours.

Accredited members may lodge CPD applications, or view their current CPD, via their CPD Diaries in their member portals.

Review of CPD

An ARMS working party meets four (4) times a year to review and approve CPD applications that are not automatically approved as being ARMS events. Meetings are scheduled this year in March, June, September and December. CPD applications lodged through member portals the month prior to the scheduled meeting will be considered at the next meeting.

Supporting Documentation

To ensure that CPD applications can be reviewed and approved please ensure that you provide, as a minimum, supporting documentation:

Documentation describing the activity. Weblinks are acceptable.
Verification from your line supervisor or a certificate of attendance. These may be in the format of an uploaded email.

Supporting documentation is not required for ARMS events where registration and attendance can be confirmed by the ARMS Executive Office.

Please also note that where an individual views a recorded session, CPD is not approved as the session can not be verified.

All accredited members are asked to regularly review the status of their CPD Diaries and ensure that CPD applications are lodged within twelve (12) months of the completion of an activity. Please see the ARMS website for further details on CPD.

2023 ACCREDITATION NEWSLETTER SCHEDULE

2023 Accreditation Newsletter schedule:

February - current issue
May
August
November

Please contact Dana Watts, ARMS Accreditation Program Administrator on email ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au or (08) 8201 5592 if you have any questions or require assistance with accreditation.

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All Accreditation related enquiries can be directed to Ms Dana Watts, ARMS Accreditation Program Administrator, email ARMSAccreditation@researchmanagement.org.au or telephone +61 8 8201 5592

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