Mike supports the development of strong, balanced relationships among faculty researchers, foundations, and the University. Mike manages, and is the primary contact for Limited Submission Proposals for faculty at the University. Prior to joining the Office of the Dean for Research, Mike worked in digital learning at multinational educational for-profits Pearson and McGraw-Hill and led U.S. operations for a developer of digital content. Mike has his M.A. in English from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his B.A. from The University of Alabama.