Contact Us
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is led by the Vice Provost for Research (VPR) and encompasses two administrative units: Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) and the Research Integrity and Compliance (RIAC).
David Patrick
Vice Provost for Research
(360) 650-2884
david.patrick@wwu.edu
Shannon Michaels
Assistant to the Vice Provost for Research
Hours of Operation
Fall 2024
Office Hours Monday - Thursdays
9 a.m. - noon, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Remote on Fridays
Closed daily from noon - 1p.m.
We are available by appointment during regular business hours.
Our staff have remote and hybrid schedules. Please reach out to each staff member to schedule an appointment. Keep in mind, we may not be on campus every day for drop-in conversations.
Research and Sponsored Programs Contacts
Grant Preparation (Pre-Award)
Jacob Dana
Grant and Contract Coordinator
Inquiries about
- Applying for Internal and External Funding
- Internal Grant Management
Laila Pronker
Grant and Contract Coordinator
Inquiries about
- Applying for Internal and External Funding
- Internal Grant Management
Grant Management (Post-Award)
Keith Lyon
Fiscal Analyst
Inquiries about
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Fine and Performing Arts
- Western Gallery
- Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies
- College of the Environment
- Institute of Environmental Toxicology
- Institute of Watershed Studies
- Woodring College of Education
- Student Success Initiatives
- Student Outreach Services
- Enrollment and Student Services
- Small Business Development Center
- Washington Campus Compact
- Leadership Advantage Program
- Child Development Center
Becky Striggow
Fiscal Analyst
(360) 650-2245
striggr@wwu.edu
Inquiries about
- College of Science and Engineering
- Shannon Point Marine Center
Internal Grant Management
Inquiries about Student and Faculty Internal Grant Management should be directed to rsp@wwu.edu.
Research Integrity and Compliance Contacts
Andrea McDowell
Human Research Protections Program Administrator
(360) 650-3334
compliance@wwu.edu
Inquires about:
- Human Participant Research
- Research Misconduct
Taylor Glennon
Research Integrity Administrator
(360) 650-3334
compliance@wwu.edu
Inquiries about:
- Animal Subjects Research
- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
- Conflict of Interest (COI) and Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI)
- Research Misconduct