The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) serves as the University's central administrative unit responsible for securing external resources through grants and contracts and providing financial and contractual stewardship of awards. ORSP provides dynamic and proactive services to cultivate and maximize external resources for relevant research, scholarly and creative pursuits. ORSP provides guidance and support to the university community, while ensuring protection of the university's contractual and regulatory obligations as well as accountability to external funding sources. The vision of the ORSP is directly linked to the University’s mission and Strategic Pillar III.

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Spotlight on Research: Dr. Betty Dennis

Dr. Dennis serves as the dean as well as a full-time professor in the Division of Nursing. She has been employed at Dillard University since January 2004. Dr. Dennis had been at Dillard just over a year--just long enough to become oriented to her surroundings--when Hurricane Katrina struck. Prior to working at Dillard, Dr. Dennis was the chair of nursing and a faculty member at North Carolina Central State University. While at North Carolina Central, Dr. Dennis conducted numerous research and outreach projects on topics such as educating the community on increasing fiber intake and gaining control over one’s health care.

A mentor to many students throughout her career, Dr. Dennis empowers young people to take control of their destinies. With her encouragement, Dillard's nursing students have traveled to countries such as Thailand and Japan, and partnered with local universities such as the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Dennis has also facilitated student research opportunities with other schools, including summer programs at Pennsylvania State University and Harvard University.