Who We Are

Mission

The Office of Research Administration supports and furthers the research interests and activities of the College of Education at Michigan State University. To implement this mission, ORA:

  • Actively seeks funding opportunities in areas of importance to the College, its faculty and doctoral students.
  • Encourages and provides support for funding applications for College of Education faculty and doctoral students.
  • Facilitates research collaborations both inside and outside of the College.
  • Works to strengthen the research skills of College of Education faculty and doctoral students.
  • Supports promising College of Education faculty research through its seed grant program.

Staff

Jeannie A. Patrick, Ph.D.
Director
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patric38@msu.edu		Amy Olle
Research Administrator
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baileya8@msu.edu		Heather Risselada
Research Administrator
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risselad@msu.edu
Shawn Rayon
Research Administrator
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rayonsha@msu.edu		Angelika Braig
Research Administrator
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braigang@msu.edu		Jessica McFarland
Post Award Administrator: CEPSE
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housej@msu.edu
Constance James
Research Administrator
Post-Award Administrator: EAD
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jamesc@msu.edu		Begonia Cortez Vera
Post Award Administrator: KIN
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cortezve@msu.edu		Amanda Rae Petrovsky
Post Award Administrator:
International Projects
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petrov33@msu.edu
Dawnmarie Mersino
Post Award Administrator: TE
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mersinod@msu.edu		Maria Rising
Graduate Assistant
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risingma@msu.edu

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