The mission of the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) at Western Illinois University is to provide comprehensive support services to the University community for the successful administration of externally sponsored projects. OSP is committed to providing a full range of administrative services to the faculty, staff, and administrative units at Western. The goal of the OSP staff is to deliver our support services in an efficient and professional manner, which is in full compliance with external sponsoring agency guidelines.

Who we are and what we do

Shannon Sutton, Director – Contact Shannon for matters related to the review and approval of proposals to ensure compliance with University and agency policies and procedures, authorized organizational representative approval (official University signature for proposals in addition to certification, assurances, and representation), and administration   of  University  Research Council (URC) selection and awards.

Jill Marshall, Pre-Award Services – Contact Jill for assistance with funding searches, procurement of grant application materials, development of proposals and budgets, electronic  submission of proposals, and requests for internal approval forms.

Jennifer Scott, Grants and Contracts Administrator I – Contact Jennifer for services involving the administration of awards, including the receipt and negotiation of all award documents; account establishment; review and processing of all requests for modifications, extensions, and amendments  of sponsored  projects and  processing of payroll forms.

Tracy Meredith, Staff Clerk – Responsibilities include the copying, mailing, and tracking of all proposals; maintaining the database of proposals and awards; making arrangements  for workshops and seminars; administration of URC awards; and performing all those other assignments that keep the office running efficiently.

Meagan Kramer, Grants and Contracts Administrator I – Contact Meagan for services involving the administration of awards, including the receipt and negotiation of all award documents; account establishment; review and processing of all requests for modifications, extensions, and amendments  of sponsored  projects and  processing of payroll forms.