Contact the Office of Research Administration
jlawson@wcu.edu
tel:828.227.3174
Jeffrey Lawson
Chief Research Officer
Serves as the institution's Authorized Organizational Representative and Chief Research Officer
jhildreth@wcu.edu
tel:828.227.2519
John Hildreth
Interim Associate Dean, Office of Research Administration
Promotes the pursuit, administration, and growth of sponsored research by WCU faculty and staff
kchansen@wcu.edu
tel:828.227.2010
Kloo Hansen
Director, Office of Research Administration
Administrative Contact; responsible for administration and regulatory compliance within the Graduate School & Research
scmelton@wcu.edu
tel:828.227.2575
Suzanne Melton
Research Programs Coordinator
Undergraduate Research Contact; coordinates programming and opportunities for sponsored and unsponsored research
mball@wcu.edu
tel:828.227.3172
Mallory Ball
Director, Research Compliance and Integrity
Responsible for regulatory compliance and integrity within the Graduate School & Research
Vacant
Compliance Officer
Reviews research applications and provides coordination, support, monitoring and oversight of compliance boards (IACUC, IBC, IRB)
sellithorpe@wcu.edu
tel:828.227.3180
Samantha Ellithorpe
Pre-Award Manager
Manages, supports, and provides service for all research administration initiatives.
msalerno@wcu.edu
tel:828.227.2577
Matt Salerno
Research Services Coordinator
Provides support and service for all research administration initiatives.
bpeters@wcu.edu
tel:828.227.2498
Ben Peters
Post-Award Services Manager
Financial Contact; performs accounting and financial reporting for grants, contracts, and overhead receipts.
clopez@wcu.edu
tel:828.227.2576
Cameron Lopez
Post-Award Grant Specialist
Assists investigators in the day-to-day management of their funds