Ethical Conduct, Policies, and Compliance

The Division of Research and Graduate Studies through the Office of Research Compliance and Administration (ORCA) provides leadership and promotes ethical conduct in research, scholarship and creative activities. ORCA oversees the offices and committees charged with the day to day activities of research compliance as defined by federal and state regulations. ORCA also provides liaisons with federal agencies in this area.

Committees/Offices with Research Compliance Responsibilities

Research Compliance Areas

• Animal Welfare

• Biohazards & Select Agents

• Chemical Hygiene & Lab Safety

• Conflict of Interest

• Diving & Water Safety

• Export Controls

• Human Subjects Protection

• Radiation Hazards

• Responsible Conduct of Research & Research Misconduct

Contact Information:
John Chinn

Director, Office of Research Compliance Administration

Greenville Centre 2204

Greenville, NC 27858

(252)-328-9473