SURVEY SUBCOMMITTEE

The 1991 ABRF survey data examining the education and level of training of core facility staff were presented by Carol Beach at the Satellite Meeting. Responses were received from 90 facility directors and 300 total facility staff. The poster summary presented the following major findings:

1. More than 80% of the respondents believe ABRF should present short theory classes and continuing education in contemporary core facility operations and coordinate exchange internships.

2. The majority of the respondents favored onsite and manufacturer's facilities for locations of initial and advanced training, respectively; over 60% believed short theory and contemporary operations courses should be carried out at a national meeting site.

3. Initial and advanced training could be accomplished in one to seven days. Internships should last a month to a semester.

4. The cost of initial and advanced training should be the responsibility of manufacturers and employers, respectively.

5. More advanced training was desired in every category of facility operation, but respondents appeared satisfied with current initial training.

The 1992 Survey subcommittee is comprised of Phil Andrews, Beth Fowler, Tim Hayes, Kathy Ivanetich, Ron Niece, and Mike Rohde (chair). They are considering possible topics for the 1992 survey. Please contact any committee member with your comments or suggestions.

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