Bio

Linda Smith is the university program coordinator within the College of Engineering in the Operations Research Program.

How I Can Help You?

The OR leadership team’s number one responsibility is to support you, their students, in achieving your goals. They prioritize creating a positive learning environment and providing valuable resources to ensure your success. Linda Smith can help with:

Administrative and Personnel Support

• Administrative office staff management
• Supervise and train student assistants
• Effort reports (TEARS)
• Faculty start-up funds
• Leave records
• Recruitment
• Program director’s calendar management

Student and Academic Support

• Course scheduling
• Current student issues (exams, graduation, forms, leaves-of-absence and assistantship pay)
• Student room assignments (after faculty approval)
• Teaching assistantship/research assistantship hiring process
• Textbook ordering assistance
• Final grade reports
• Grade change forms (if SIS access or process help is needed)

Financial and Procurement Responsibilities

• Payroll for bi-weekly employees
• Forms for summer pay (faculty and students)
• Foundation/discretionary funds
• State appropriated funds (including start-up, release time, and special funding)
• Purchases of $5,000 or more
• Purchases under $5,000
• Travel authorizations and reimbursements

Facilities and Operations

• Building, classroom, and lab access (after form submission and if issues persist)
• Building security issues (lighting, air conditioning, etc.—after contacting Facilities)
• FedEx/special delivery support
• Photocopying (mailroom access support)

Research and Grant Support

• Research administration (pre- and post-award support)
• Contracts and grants
• Research development and funding opportunities