Contact the Office of Research Administration

Jeffrey Lawson
Chief Research Officer
Serves as the institution's Authorized Organizational Representative and Chief Research Officer

John Hildreth
Interim Associate Dean, Office of Research Administration
Promotes the pursuit, administration, and growth of sponsored research by Ðǿմ«Ã½ faculty and staff

Kloo Hansen
Director, Office of Research Administration
Administrative Contact; responsible for administration and regulatory compliance within the Graduate School & Research

Suzanne Melton
Research Programs Coordinator
Undergraduate Research Contact; coordinates programming and opportunities for sponsored and unsponsored research
Vacant
Director, Research Compliance and Integrity
Responsible for regulatory compliance and integrity within the Graduate School & Research

Billy Hutchings
Compliance Officer
Reviews research applications and provides coordination, support, monitoring and oversight of compliance boards (IACUC, IBC, IRB)

Samantha Ellithorpe
Pre-Award Manager
Manages, supports, and provides service for all research administration initiatives.

Matt Salerno
Research Services Coordinator
Provides support and service for all research administration initiatives.

Ben Peters
Post-Award Services Manager
Financial Contact; performs accounting and financial reporting for grants, contracts, and overhead receipts.

Cameron Lopez
Post-Award Grant Specialist
Assists investigators in the day-to-day management of their funds