Representing Research Admins
As the research administration staff component of the Vice Chancellor's four Research Committees, we work to communicate and clarify both external and internal research policy.
Our Mission
To meet the requirements of faculty, the university, sponsors and administrative personnel through effective and cooperative leadership in implementing sponsored research activities, training, and continuous improvement in practices and processes.
Join the RSC
To become an RSC member, simply fill out a short form to submit your request. Once you’ve been added to our email list and Google Group, you’ll start receiving the latest news and updates about meetings, training opportunities and more.
Our Leadership
The RSC Executive Committee leads the full membership by setting agendas for meetings, presenting informative and beneficial topics, liaising with our subcommittees, and more.
Executive Committee Members
- Cherie Anderson, Director of College Research Administration, College of Natural Resources
- Tish Attayek, Director of Research Development, College of Education
- Kathleen Bradley-Lockhart, Senior Fiscal Manager, Office of Contracts and Grants
- Ginger Burks Draughon, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Office of Research and Innovation
- Jennifer Clark, Director of Research Administration, Wilson College of Textiles
- Marissa Clarkson, Director of Sponsored Programs, Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services (SPARCS)
- Genevieve Garland, Research Operations and Communications
- Abby Guillory, Director of Research Education and Training, Research Operations and Communications
- Jennifer Halbleib, Research Planning Manager, Research Development
- Patrick Hayes, Director of Research Administration, College of Engineering
- Meghan Kerr, Director of Research Administration, College of Sciences
- Ginny King, Assistant Director of Research Administration, College of Sciences
- Laura Kroeger, Research Program Manager, Research Operations and Communications
- Jeneal Leone, Director of Research Administration, College of Veterinary Medicine
- Holly Lipkovich, Director of Research Administration, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Mary Millsaps, Director of Research Compliance, Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services (SPARCS)
- Ginny Moser, Regional Director of Research Administration, Integrated Support Services Center (ISSC)
- Pradip Pramanik, Director, Proposal Development Unit
- Stefanie Saunders, Associate Director of Sponsored Programs, Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services (SPARCS)
- Lenise Sellars, Director of Research Administration, College of Design
- Sherrie Settle, Associate Vice Chancellor, Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services (SPARCS)
- Brian Thomas, Director of Research Development and Administration, Poole College of Management
- Missy Thomas (chair), Director of Research and Center Administration, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Nick Thorpe, Director of Research Management, College of Education
- Justo Torres, Director, Office of Contracts and Grants
- Mladen Vouk, Vice Chancellor, Office of Research and Innovation
Get Involved
Already an RSC member? One of the best ways to get more involved is to join a subcommittee.
Upcoming Meetings
The following RSC meetings are currently planned for 2024:
- February 14, 2024
- May 14, 2024
- September 10, 2024
- November 12, 2024
Please keep in mind these dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on future RSC meetings, check your university Google Calendar. If you don’t see the meetings on your calendar, make sure to become an RSC member so we can add you to the RSC Google Group.