William Clark Named Director of Research Information Services

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 18, 2016) —The University of Kentucky Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) has announced that William “Billy” Clark has been appointed director of Research Information Services. 

As director, Clark manages the computing infrastructure for research administration, research support units and the centers and institutes that report to the VPR, and he oversees a staff of nine programmers, database administrators, server administrators and tech support personnel.

Research Information Services developed and oversees the sponsored projects administration database and is completing development of an electronic Internal Review Board system. These projects are integral to the grants administration and research integrity operations of the university, Clark said.

“I am honored to be appointed the Research Information Services director. Continuing to expand and strengthen our research IT infrastructure is instrumental in promoting research at the University of Kentucky,” Clark said. “Our accomplished staff are excited to provide innovative solutions to improve the strong foundation for research support.”

Clark has worked in Research Information Services since 2012 and has served as interim director since February 2015.

“We look forward to continuing to work with Billy and his team and thank him for taking on this important responsibility on behalf of UK researchers,” said Lisa Cassis, vice president for research.

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