CSCE Staff
Robert P. Smart, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Research Administration and Executive Director, Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence
Dr. Smart is the founding Executive Director for the Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence (CSCE) at Grand Valley State University. The CSCE oversees Grand Valley’s research enterprise including all extramural and intramural funding, research protections, and undergraduate research and scholarship. Dr. Smart holds a BA degree with honors from Albion College and a Doctorate in organic chemistry from Michigan State University. He holds the rank of Full Professor of Chemistry. He is accomplished in all areas, receiving awards in research, teaching, and service.
CSCE Staff
| First Name | Last Name | Title | Office Address | Office Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda | Chamberlain | Director, Technology Commercialization Office | [email protected] | 049 JHZ | 616-331-9528 |
| Stacey | Gardner | Research Compliance Specialist, Office of Research Compliance & Integrity | [email protected] | Remote | 616-331-9453 |
| Sara | Ledford | Grants and Contracts Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs | [email protected] | 049 JHZ | 616-331-6898 |
| Susan | Mendoza | Director, Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement; Director, Office of Undergraduate Research & Scholarship | [email protected] | 230 LIB | 616-331-8100 |
| Courtney | Sherwood | Program Coordinator, Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement | [email protected] | 230 LIB | 616-331-8100 |
| Shelley | Sickrey | Administrative Assistant, Center for Scholarly & Creative Excellence | [email protected] | 049 JHZ | 616-331-2281 |
| Robert | Smart | Vice Provost for Research Administration; Executive Director, Center for Scholarly & Creative Excellence | [email protected] | 049 JHZ | 616-331-2281 |
| Kim | Squiers | Director, Office of Sponsored Programs | [email protected] | 049 JHZ | 616-331-6868 |
| Brenda | Tooley | Associate Director, Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement; Director, Frederick Meijer Office of Fellowships | [email protected] | 230 LIB | 616-331-8100 |
| Benjamin | Vesper | Director, Office of Research Compliance & Integrity | [email protected] | 049 JHZ | 616-331-9137 |
| Melissa | Wright | Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs | [email protected] | 049 JHZ | 616-331-9452 |