Research Support Services

Welcome to the web pages of the Research Support Services Committee (RSSC) at Lawrence Tech. The purpose of the RSSC is to support and serve Lawrence Tech faculty as they engage in “scholarly activities” as part of their academic function at the University. 


RSSC Composition and Charter

The function of this committee is to identify and recommend improvements in infrastructure and support for LTU faculty initiating and conducting applied research.  This includes both pre and post award support services.  The committee is sponsored by and supported by the LTU Faculty Senate, Office of the Provost, Office of Technology Partnerships, and Office of Finance and Administration.

Committee Members (2007)

• Dr. Elin Jensen (Faculty Senate)
• Dr. David Bindschadler (College of Arts and Sciences)
• Dr. Robert Fletcher (College of Engineering) and Co-Chair
• Dr. Joongsub Kim (College of Architecture and Design)
• Dr. Lerine Steenkamp (College of Management)
• Mr. Mark Brucki (Office of Technology Partnerships)
• Dr. Steve Howell (Office of the Provost) and Co-Chair
• Ms. Luba Kagan (Office of Finance and Administration)

Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Research with Human Participants

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Lawrence Technological University was recently formed in response to federal requirements established by the Department of Health and Human Services.  Its main responsibility is to protect the rights and welfare of the human subjects participating in research conducted by faculty and staff of LTU, as well as monitoring research development, testing and evaluation.

The IRB is chaired by Mark Brucki, Director of Technology Partnerships, and comprised of an interdisciplinary team of faculty and staff.  The IRB is committed to maintaining the highest level of ethical standards to ensure protection of all human research subjects.

Documents and Links

Grant and Contract Proposal Transmittal Form 

Project Development Flowchart 

Proposal Development Flowchart 

Intellectual Property Policy 

Faculty Compensation for Work Performed for External Grants and Contracts