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The staff of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs assists in securing external funds for student success initiatives, high-impact learning practices, professional development and community engagement opportunities, and scholarly activities.

 

Dr. Richard Schoephoerster

DR. RICHARD SCHOEPHOERSTER, DEAN

GRADUATE COLLEGE AND RESEARCH

 479-968-0398
rschoephoerster@atu.edu

  • Ph.D., University of Iowa (Mechanical Engineering)
  • M.S., University of Iowa (Mechanical Engineering)
  • B.S., University of Iowa (Biomedical
    Engineering)

About 

Dr. Richard Schoephoerster joined the ATU Faculty in 2020. He    previously served as Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering at the American University of Sharjah for three years. Prior to that he served as Professor and Dean of the College of  Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso for 8 years. He served at Florida International University from 1990-2007 and was the Founding Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering  and the Wallace H. Coulter Eminent Scholars Chair.

Dr. Schoephoerster also serves as the Dean of the Graduate College at ATU.

 
 

 
 Greg Crouch

GREG CROUCH

DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS

479-964-0583 (Ext: 4593)
gcrouch@atu.edu

  • Certified Research Administrator, 2021
  • M.S.B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2016
  • B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2006

Job Duties

  • Ensures all proposal components are finalized prior to submission
  • Submits grant proposals and applications
  • Assists faculty with budget development
  • Serves as liaison to other universities/institutions on collaborative proposals
  • Serves as staff member to IACUC and Export Controls

 
   
   

 

 

 

Julie Ennis

 Julie Ennis

  Grant Coordinator OF THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS

    479-968-0398 (Ext: 2678)
    jennis7@atu.edu

Julie began working for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs in 2021. Prior to joining the ATU family, Julie spent four years developing grant contracts for the Arkansas Department of Human Services and four years in grant post-award at the University of Central Arkansas. She enjoys reading, waterfall hunting, walking and spending time with her family.

  Job Duties

  • Assists faculty with grant budget development
  • Grant post-award – Invoicing, Financial reporting, Award close-out, Time & Effort reporting
  • Facilitator for the Institutional Review Board and Professional Development Grants
  • Review and submit grant proposals
   
 
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