Office of Research and Faculty Affairs
What We Do:
- The Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs provides resources, support and services that promote faculty excellence in the areas of grants and awards, teaching, research, and service.
- Our Mission is to promote and support vibrant research and foster faculty development in the College of Education (COE).
- The Office of Research and Faculty Affairs is responsible for leading college-wide research activities and sponsoring efforts to develop, enhance, and sustain faculty productivity and professional development.
Who We Are:
- Susan Bon, Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs, Interim
Office of Grants and Contracts
What We Do:
- The Director of Grants and Contracts supports grant-seeking, awards, and contract initiatives for faculty, staff, and students across the College.
- Our Mission is to support faculty research efforts within the College, the Office assists researchers seeking external funding–from proposal development through financial administration of funded projects and award closeout procedures.
- We provide pre-award and post-award administrative services for all sponsored grants, contracts, and projects. The Office of Grants and Contracts also serves as a liaison with the University Office of Sponsored Awards Management (SAM).
Who We Are:
- Brittany Hammond, Director, Office of Grants and Contracts, Pre-Award Coordinator
- Wendy McKenzie, Salary Coordinator
- Queenie Bell, Post-Award Coordinator
- Matiah Pough, Post-Award Coordinator