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Staff Directory

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RESP) is organized into three teams that collectively provide services to the campus in support of submitting proposals for external funding and managing the resulting awards. A general description of the duties of each of these units follows. For an overview of the office structure, please see the RESP Organizational Chart.

Vice Provost and Director

	Dr. Katie Milo *Vice Provost for Research* The Vice Provost for Research serves as the research officer for the University, works with deans and administrators to advance the University's research agenda, and oversees the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.
	Carol Sager Director of Research and Sponsored Programs Responsible for all operations of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

Development and Contracts

	Marcia Buie Contracts Assistant Assists Contracts Budget Specialist in preparing, reviewing and processing contracts and grants.
	Jennifer Harris - Development Specialist Provides coordination and writing support in developing training materials and training sessions for compliance.
	Diane M. Johnson Development Specialist Provides coordination and writing support in developing training materials and training sessions for compliance.
	Laura King - Development Specialist Provides coordination and writing support in developing training materials and training sessions for compliance.
	Lynne Koch Contracts/Budget Specialist Assists Contracts Officer in preparing, reviewing and processing contracts; provides assistance with grant and contract budget development.
	John Miner - Contracts Officer Writes, reviews, and negotiates contracts, subcontracts and amendments.

Project Administration



	Joleen Barnhill -*Grant/Contract Analyst* Provides project administrative services for PASSAGES.
	Mary Dean - Grant/Contract Assistant Provides support to Analysts in providing administrative services to funded projects.
	Michele Flowerdew SeniorGrant/Contract Analyst Provides development and project administrative services to a variety of funded projects, in particular , U.S. Department of Education and curriculum projects.
	Iris Hardman - Grant/Contract Analyst Provides project administrative services to a variety of funded projects, in particular Environmental projects.
	Karen Hansen - Grant/Contract Analyst Provides development and project administrative services to a variety of funded projects, in particular Agriculture Research Initiative (ARI) projects and other agricultural projects.

	Marty Hayworth - Grant/Contract Assistant Provides support to Analysts in providing administrative services to funded projects.
	Doree Masters -Grant/Contract Analyst Provides project administrative services for a variety of funded projects; in particular National Science funded projects and support to the Geographical Information Center.
	Tricia Nunez - Grant/Contract Assistant Provides support to Analysts in providing administrative services to funded projects.
	Brooks O'Brien - Grant/Contract Analyst Provides project administrative services for a variety of funded projects; in particular the Economic Development Center, Education for the Future, and Regional and Continuing Education.
	Robin Yant - Grant/Contract Analyst Provides project administrative services for a variety of funded projects, in particular, the Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion (CNAPP), and MSW/BSW projects.

Operations

	LeRita Ringel - Operations/Computer System Manager Manages the Operations unit and coordinates the technical and clerical aspects of proposal preparation and submission. Responsible for administration and maintenance of RESP's computer system.
	Mary Wilby - Operations Coordinator Coordinates the clerical support services for the office and supervises student assistants. RESP Webmaster and maintains office Web site.