I am pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Flannery as the new Director of Sponsored Programs and Research Services (SPRS), effective December 16. Mr. Flannery was selected following a search involving a pool of highly qualified candidates.

He is a graduate of John Carroll University and has over 10 years of experience working with grants and post-award accounting, providing services at Case Western Reserve University and MetroHealth Research Institute. He will be instrumental in creating and leading a team of dedicated staff who will provide high-quality support for our faculty and staff. Please join me in welcoming Thomas to Cleveland State University and to this important role

Sincerely,

Jerzy T. Sawicki
Vice President for Research
Cleveland State University