York University (Toronto, Ont.). Office of Research Administration. Director

The Director of Research Administration is the senior official of the Office of Research Administration. The Director is responsible for overseeing all research grants and research contract proposals and for ensuring that they conform to university regulations and policies on research activity. The original administrative officer for research administration was the Dean of Graduate Studies (1970-1972), who was followed by the Research Administration Officer: Frederick Elkin served in the latter capacity from 1972-1977. The activity was subsequently turned over to the Director of the Office (William C. Found 1978-1980), who in turn was succeeded by the Dean of Research (Brian Massam, 1980-1985). In 1986 the academic aspect of the Office of Research Administration was taken over by the Vice President (Research) who was Paul Lovejoy. At the same time, Noli Swatman, who had served as the Administrative Officer for the Office acquired the title, Director of the Office of Research Administration.

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