Our Purpose

The Award Administration is responsible for review, negotiation, and acceptance of all contractual agreements and subcontracts on sponsored programs.

We also ensure that projects have the approvals needed from the appropriate compliance offices. If members of the University staff and faculty have external funding administered by the University, the staff or faculty member must follow the appropriate procedures of the University

In order for an award agreement to be accepted and fully executed, it must be signed by an authorized agent for the sponsor and by an authorized agent of the University. The individuals authorized to bind the University are Dr. T. H. Lee Williams, Vice President for Research and Dean Graduate of the College, Dr. Susan Wyatt Sedwick, Associate Vice President for Research and Executive Director for the Office of Research Services, and Andrea Deaton, Assistant Director of Research Services.

Our goals are to provide faculty and departments with quality service to ensure compliance within the University policies and guidelines.