New director of sponsored programs positions Clemson for success

Published: March 26, 2013

Sheila T. Lischwe image by: Clemson University

CLEMSON — Clemson University has named Sheila T. Lischwe director of sponsored programs in the Division of Research. Lischwe joins Clemson from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Mo., where she was director of the Office of Research Development and Services.

“Dr. Lischwe brings experience with implementing operational efficiencies that respect compliance requirements but also ensures that investigator time is focused on pursuit of their scientific and scholarly goals,” said Larry Dooley, Clemson's interim vice president for research. “She also brings fresh ideas for ways that researchers from different disciplines can link together for unique solutions to address the problems of the day, and has explored ways to expand our pool of sponsors beyond the traditional.”

The Office of Sponsored Programs supports faculty, staff and students in their pursuit of funding for research and scholarly activity, creative activity, instruction and public service while ensuring compliance with federal, university and private-sponsor regulations, terms and conditions. The office's staff facilitates the administrative review and approval process of proposals, contracts and other agreements.  

Lischwe’s arrival strategically positions Clemson for success in a funding environment that demands the ability to anticipate opportunities well in advance of other institutions and respond rapidly and expertly when those opportunities materialize. 

Lischwe earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University, an MBA from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and a master’s degree in Urban Affairs and Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Saint Louis University. She also held positions in institutional advancement and research administration at Webster University and Southern Illinois University.

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