Mission
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs supports and fosters scholarship, research, and innovation to encourage life-long
learning of the faculty and staff, enhance the educational experience of students, and provide service and benefit to the community.
Vision
Positive impact through scholarly and creative accomplishments.

Chad Hargrave
Associate Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs & Chief Research Officer
 

Brian Loft
Assistant Provost of Sponsored Programs
 

Autumn Smith-Herron
Director of Innovative & Collaborative Programs and Centers
 

Clayton Cottle
Director of Research & Sponsored Programs
 

Jonathan Thomas
Coordinator of Strategic Partnerships
 

Kelbi Delaune
Coordinator of Student Engagement
 

Sarah Browning
Coordinator of Faculty Development
 

Ossiel Oliveras
Proposal Development Specialist

Kate Chandler
STEAM Team Student

Nathaniel Rodriquez
STEAM Team Student

Dee Myall
Director of Submissions, Budget, and Contracts
 

Kathy Allen
Administrator – Submissions, Budget, and Contracts
 

Sydney Hereford
Research Administrator and Data Analytics
 

Nicole Babilya
Coordinator – Submissions, Budget, and Contracts
 

Sharla Miles
Research Ethics and Compliance Specialist
 

Edward Tivador
Science Annex Manager
 

Chad Hargrave
Associate Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs & Chief Research Officer
 

Candy Prater
Assistant to the Chief Research Officer and Associate Provost
 

Tiffany Sample
Lead Student Assistant

Aleczandria Raines
Student Assistant

Ramon Castaneda
Student Assistant