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The Office of Research, Grants, and Contracts was awarded the 2008 PREPS Hugh Peck Award in honor of Dr. Hugh I. Peck who was the director of the Program of Research and Evaluation for Public Schools at Mississippi State University. The recipient of this award has participated in worthwhile research and development with PREPS for the betterment of public schools.
STAFF Karen Gunter, M.B.A Susan Newbill |
Mission Statement: The Mission of the Office of Research, Grants, and Contracts (ORGC) is to assist members of the campus community in pursuing and managing their research and development activities sponsored by internal and/or external agencies and organizations.
Goals: The following goals are interrelated and designed to support the teaching, learning, research, and service functions of the University. These goals (1) increase and maintain UT Martin's volume of competitive sponsored funding; (2) assure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, sponsored program guidelines, and university policies and procedures; and (3) promote faculty development and interdisciplinary research opportunities:
Goal I Develop and maintain an Office of Research, Grants, and Contracts whose mission and 5-year plan support and enhance the University’s mission and 5-year plan.
Goal II Secure alternate funding in order to expand the financial base.
Goal III Serve as the regulatory compliance administration for human, fiscal, and physical resources of the University.
Goal IV Promote excellence in faculty teaching, service, and scholarly activity.