Research & DEvelopment Corporation

The WVSU Research and Development Corporation was established as the fiscal agent of the University to allow greater flexibility in managing federal, state and private foundation grant funds and to facilitate utilization of grant funds in contracting for research support and public service activities.

The Corporation is a legal entity, sanctioned by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a Section 501(c)(3) foundation and authorized under Senate Bill 520. The Board of the Corporation is composed of faculty, staff and administrators of the University, as appointed by the President.

The Corporation manages more than 200 active projects and grants.

Employment Opportunities

The positions listed here are for the WVSU R&D Corp. only. For a full list of employment opportunities at WVSU, see the Job Listings page.

  Associate Dean and Associate Director of the Agricultural and Environmental Research Station
Field and Equipment Specialist
  Associate Research in Integrated Modeling for Water Resources
  Extension Educator, Agribusiness
  Curriculum Specialist, WVSU Extension
  Extension Associate: NEXTGEN Coordinator
  IT Support Technician

Note: Applicants must complete the Voluntary Self-Identification Form and attach it to the submission packet when applying for any WVSU R&D Corp. employment opportunity.

Historical Documents

By-Laws
Affiliation Agreement
Operations Agreement
Establishment and Purpose
Articles and Agreements

Contractual Packet

Contractual Agreement Form
W-9 Form
Independent Contractor Determination Form
Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Employee Forms

Purchase Requisition Form - Under $5,000
Purchase Requisition Form - Over $5,000
Purchase Requisition Form - Title III Facilities
Purchase Requisition for Credit Card
Purchase Requisition Form (EPSCoR)
R&D Travel Memo
R&D Travel Request/Pre-Approval
R&D Travel Settlement Form
R&D Fixed Assets Activity Form
Invoice for Work Performed

NIFA Equipment Prior Approval Forms

USDA NIFA Fact Sheet for Prior Approval for Equipment Requirement for Non-Competitive Capacity Awards
USDA NIFA Frequently Asked Questions for Equipment Prior Approval for Capacity Grants
USDA NIFA Sample Request for Prior Approval for Equipment Form
USDA NIFA Capacity Building Grant Equipment Prior Approval Request Submission Checklist
USDA NIFA Request for Prior Approval for Equipment Form

R&D A-133 Statements

2010 // 2011 // 2012 // 2013 // 2014 // 2015 // 2016 // 2017 // 2018 // 2019 // 2020

R&D Board of Directors

Meeting Agendas

Meeting Minutes

R&D Financial Statements

2010 // 2011 // 2012 // 2013 // 2014 // 2015 // 2016 // 2017 // 2018 // 2019 // 2020 // 2021

R&D Human Resources

R&D Corp Employee Handbook
Accident/Injury/Exposure Report
Employee Contact Information
Job Description Template Note: Sections in red are to be edited with job-specific details. All other sections are not to be revised withouth prior approval from a supervisor.
Advertising Request - Hiring
Hiring Request
New Hire
Re-Hire Policy
Student/Hourly Time Sheet
Exempt and Non-Exempt Time Sheet
Direct Deposit Form
Employee Personnel Data Change Form
Request for Payroll Change
Request for Budget Change
Student Employment Application
Temporary Employment Agreement
Change of Employment Form
Background Check Policy
Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement
Selection Committee Guidelines Note: All selection committee members must complete the Search Committee Training before participating in interviewing potential employees. Training can be found under "Resources" on the R&D webpage.
Time and Effort Policy
Time and Effort Instructions
Time and Effort Report Form Example
Time and Effort Report Form
Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
Temporary Employee Position Request Form
Medical Inquiry Form in Response to an Accommodation Request
Payroll Deducation Form

R&D IRS 990 Forms

2010 // 2011 // 2012 // 2013 // 2014 // 2015 // 2016 // 2017 // 2018 // 2019 // 2020 // 2021

R&D Policies & Procedures

R&D Corp Operations Handbook
R&D Accounts Payable Manual
Property and Equipment Internal Controls Manual
Procurement Policy
Animals in the Workplace Policy
Children in the Workplace Policy
Mileage Reimbursement Policy
Retention of WVSU R&D Corp. Financial Records
Tax Treatment of Scholarships, Fellowships and Stipends
Travel Policy
Title III Manual
Selection Committee Guidelines
ACEOP Administrative Office Conference Room Policy
Re-Hire Policy
NIFA Capacity Awards Terms and Conditions

R&D Employee Newsletter

Fall 2018
Spring 2018*
Fall 2017*
Spring 2015
Fall 2015
Spring 2014
Fall 2013

* Image only. To request a copy of the full content, please contact us.

Our Team

Kimberly Duff
Executive Director/Director of Business & Finance
(304) 204-4323
kimberly.duff@wvstateu.edu

Carla Boggess
Director of Human Resources
(304) 766-4278
sayreca@wvstateu.edu

Tess King
Receptionist/Office Administrator
(304) 204-4306
teresita.king@wvstateu.edu

Leandra Samms
Accounts Payable Specialist I
(304) 204-4313
leandra.sears@wvstateu.edu

David Stone
Budget Officer
(304) 766-4258
stonedc@wvstateu.edu

Reasonable accommodations will be made to provide this content into reasonable alternate accessible formats upon request. Please contact our offices at (304) 766-4278 or email sayreca@wvstateu.edu.

West Virginia State University Research and Development Corporation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status in any of its programs or activities.