Research 
Francis Otuonye, Associate Vice President for Research/Graduate Studies 
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Office: (931) 372-3233
Office Building: DH 306
Dr. Otuonye generates research topics and coordinates externally funded research and scholarly activities throughout the University. He provides administrative reviews and approves research proposals for University commitments, including budgets, personnel, animals, human subjects, facilities, and hazardous materials. He conducts seminars and workshops for administrators and faculty on funding sources to support research and other scholarly activities, and disseminates information about indirect costs, fringe benefits, and University policies on research to administrators, faculty, and staff. Dr. Otuonye initiates and conducts quarterly meetings with College Liaison Officers for Research to discuss University policies and procedures affecting contracts and grants, and internal review of proposals, grants and contracts. He interacts with the Faculty Research Committee by reviewing proposals and suggesting sources for funding. The Associate Vice President is responsible for administering the policies applicable to the Graduate School. With the assistance of the Graduate School Executive Committee, Dr. Otuonye's office establishes and enforces minimum standards of graduate work in the University, encourages high standards, and coordinates the graduate programs of the various colleges. He rules on applications for admission to the Graduate School, submits recommendations for the awarding of fellowships, assistantships, and internships after consultation with the Deans involved, and maintains graduate student records.
Jonathan Sanders
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Office: (931) 372-3374 Office Building: DH 306
Sammie Sparks
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Office: (931) 372-3202 Office Building: DH 326
Ellen Wolfe
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Office: (931) 372-6587 Office Building: DH 326
Kathy Reynolds, Secretary III
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Office: (931) 372-3233 Office Building: DH 306
The secretary handles all general information.
Mark Lynam, Coordinator
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Office: (931) 372-3673 Office Building: DH 306
