Part I: Introduction to SRR Management 1. Introduction to Core Facilities and Shared Research Resources Management/Administration (i.e. Mission and Vision of Cores)
Part II: Personnel 1. Staffing 2. Staff training 3. Professional development 4. Core specific career paths 5. Diversity Equity Inclusion
Part III: Operations 1. Service development and evolution 2. Instrument procurement 3. Marketing 4. Core management software options 5. Customer service and engagement 6. Rigor and Reproducibility 7. Lab safety 8. Maintenance and repair
Part IV: Fiscal Management 1. Uniform Guidance and other regulations (US OMB focus) 2. Budgeting 3. Expenses 4. Rate development and compliance with federal guidance 5. Annual financial reporting
Part V: Strategic Management 1. Central leadership and advocacy 2. Return on investment 3. External engagement 4. Metrics for assessment 5. Publications and acknowledgements
Part VI: Managing for Sustainability 1. Grant funding 2. Greening of the lab 3. Emergency management and business continuity planning
Part VII: Assessment 1. Annual reports 2. Program reviews 3. Audits