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Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

ORSP Administration & Staff

Administration

David L. Butler, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies 
(615) 898-2182 
David.Butler@mtsu.edu
Tara Hayes
Administrative Assistant to
VPR & Dean
  
Phone: (615) 898-5897   
Fax: (615) 904-8020 
Tara.Hayes@mtsu.edu
Rachel McGinnis
Director
Phone (615) 898-5010
Rachel.McGinnis@mtsu.edu

Staff

Lisa Lee
Accountant
(615) 904-8398
Lisa.Lee@mtsu.edu
Julie Darbonne
Grant Support Analyst
(615) 898-2400
Julie.Darbonne@mtsu.edu
Katie Medrano
Program Manager
(615) 904-8040 Katie.Medrano@mtsu.edu

Compliance

Nolan Hatley, Ph.D.
Research Compliance Officer
(615) 494-8918
compliance@mtsu.edu ; nolan.hatley@mtsu.edu
Emily Anne Badger
Research Compliance Officer
(615) 494-8751
compliance@mtsu.edu ; emily.badger@mtsu.edu

Award Management Specialists

Michelle Willard
Award Specialist
(615) 494-7848 
Michelle.Willard@mtsu.edu
Keith Palmer
Award Specialist
(615) 494-7600
Keith.Palmer@mtsu.edu
Law Bareek
Award Specialist
(615) 898-5894
Law.Bareek@mtsu.edu
Christina Sintic
Award Specialist
(615) 494-7605
Christina.Sintic@mtsu.edu
Kelsey Benton
Award Specialist
(615) 904-8306 Kelsey.Benton@mtsu.edu
Jamie Treadwell
Post Award Specialist
Business Office
(615) 898-2327
Jamie.Treadwell@mtsu.edu
Toni Butler-Click
Post Award Specialist
Business Office
(615) 494-7804
Toni.Butler-Click@mtsu.edu

Specialist Assignments

College / DepartmentKeith Palmer
Award Specialist
(615) 494-7600
Keith.Palmer@mtsu.edu
Law Bareek
Award Specialist
(615) 898-5894
Law.Bareek@mtsu.edu
Christina Sintic
Award Specialist
(615) 494-7605
Christina.Sintic@mtsu.edu
Michelle Willard
Award Specialist
(615) 494-7848 
Michelle.Willard@mtsu.edu
College of Basic and Applied Sciences






-Aerospace
-Agriculture
-Computer Science
-Geosciences
-Physics & Astronomy
-Chemistry
-Concrete & Construction
-Military Science
-Tennessee Stem Education Center (TSEC)
-Biology
-Engineering Technology
-Mathematical Sciences
College of Behavioral and Health Sciences-Health and Human Performance
-Human Sciences
-Nursing
-PA Studies
-Social Work

-Psychology
-Criminal Justice
College of Liberal Arts-Theatre & Dance
-FIRE
-Art and Design
-Communication Studies
-GORE
-History
-Music
-Political & Global Affairs
-Sociology & Anthropology
-World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
-English
-Philosophy and Religious Studies
-Center for Historic Preservation
College of Media and Entertainment-Journalism
-Media Arts
-Recording Industry
-Center for Popular Music
Jones College of Business-Accounting
-Information Systems & Analytics
-Economics
-Management
-Marketing
-BERC
-PERI
College of Education-Elementary & Special Education
-Womack Educational Leadership
-Early Learning Programs (ACE & CDC)
-Center for Dyslexia
Academic Affairs-International Affairs
Student Affairs-Daniels Center
-Health Services
Business and Finance-Middle Tennessee State University Police Department (MTPD)
-Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC)
College of Graduate Studies-Center for Health and Human Services
-Undergraduate Research Center (URC)
-Data Science Institute (DSI)
University College-University Studies
-Center for Teaching and Mentoring-WMOT
-James E. Walker Library
-June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students

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Contact Us

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
MTSU Box 124

2269 Middle Tennessee Boulevard

Murfreesboro, TN 37132

research2@mtsu.edu

(615) 898-2401

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