The Dean's Office provides support and promotes a consistent approach to research administration across all the college's units.

The Dean's office has the following direct responsibilities related to sponsored projects:

  • Ensure adequate support is available for research administration within the college
  • Establishes college procedures that support research administration within the college 
  • Approves proposal submissions on behalf of the college
  • Approves college commitments for cost sharing/matching
  • Reviews and approves space & facilities commitments
  • Provides college oversight for compliance and regulatory research requirements, such as human and animal subjects, radiation safety, etc.
  • Facilitates pre- and post-award grant administration between departments and dean's office
  • Assists with compliance with technical and financial reporting, as necessary
  • Conducts inquiries under Scientific Misconduct Policy
  • Liaison with Sponsored Project Administration