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Wanna be on the "committee?"
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Robert Handy
Brazoria County Historical Museum
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From: Laura Mahoney[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, June 22, 1998 9:47 AM
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Subject: Re: AAM "Certification" as a requirement for accreditation
Just to add to Jennifer's discussion about instituting a
certification, I just thought I'd mention an example.
In my recent past life as a research administrator, they do have a
professional certification program which is administered by the
Society of Research Administrators (SRA) -- I think that's the
organization that runs it!
The problem with research administration is that their is no B.A. or
M.A. program for the field. Most people (like me with a M.A. in
Museum Studies) wind up in the field by default and have to learn on
the job. Because of the diverse training of research administrators,
the field recognized the need to have a common body of knowledge.
To become certified, one is required to have 3 years of work
experience and to pass an intensive comprehensive exam administered by
SRA. To prepare for the exam, the society does provide a pamphlet
outlining what is contained in the common body of knowledge. In
addition, review courses (usually 1-2 days) are offered nationwide.
Once you pass the exam, you get to tag on CRA (Certified Research
Administrator) after your name which is recognized nationally. I
noticed that a great number of my colleagues did have the
certification which demonstrates the fields dedication to requiring
uniform knowledge and training for professionals.
Laura Mahoney
NAGPRA Consultant
Archeology & Ethnography Program
National Park Service
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