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 WCU faculty and staff

Kloo Hansen

Director, Office of Research Administration

Responsible for administration and regulatory compliance within the Graduate School & Research

Suzanne Melton

Research Programs Coordinator

Coordinates programming and opportunities for sponsored and unsponsored research

Mallory Ball

Director, Research Compliance and Integrity

Responsible for regulatory compliance and integrity within the Graduate School & Research

Garrett Davis

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.

Vacant Position

Research Services Coordinator

Provides support and service for all research administration initiatives.

Jeri Hansen

Post-Award Services Manager

Performs accounting and financial reporting for grants, contracts, and overhead receipts.

Kathy Bryson

Grants Officer

Assists investigators in the day-to-day management of their funds