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STARKVILLE, Miss.—A longtime administrator at Mississippi State is now serving the university in an expanded role as executive director for research administration.

In the new role within MSU’s Office of Research and Economic Development, Kacey Strickland will oversee both the Office of Sponsored Projects and Office of Research Compliance and Security.

“Kacey has been a great asset throughout her time at the university, helping to ensure our research efforts remain compliant in an increasingly complex regulatory and security environment,” said MSU Vice President for Research and Economic Development Julie Jordan. “That experience will serve her and our faculty and staff well as she expands her duties to include oversight of our sponsored projects unit.”

Strickland joined MSU in 2001 and has led the Office of Research Compliance and Security since 2007. In this role, she works with partners across campus to create comprehensive systems and policies for research that involves human subjects, animals, hazardous materials and national security, among other areas. She also serves as a central resource and advisor to university leadership on research issues and regulations. She has led the Office of Sponsored Projects on an interim basis since March, overseeing the unit responsible for managing initiatives and awards supported by federal and state agencies, foundations and other public and private sources.

 “I am deeply honored to be considered worthy of serving in this new role and will use this position to further support the mission of the Office of Research and Economic Development,” Strickland said. “I consider myself fortunate to have not only found my niche in research administration but to also serve at an institution that is extremely supportive and in line with my values.”

Strickland is a member of several professional organizations related to research administration and holds multiple certifications, including Certified Research Administrator, Certified IRB Professional, and Certified Professional Institutional Animal Care and Use Community Administrator. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in genetics and a master’s degree from the University of Texas in science education.

For more on MSU’s Office of Sponsored Projects, visit www.osp.msstate.edu. For more on the Office of Research Compliance and Security, visit www.orc.msstate.edu.

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