Office of the Vice President for Research, Graduate Studies, and Economic Development

The ultimate responsibility for the University of Arizona is vested in the Arizona Board of Regents. All outside funds donated, granted or contracted for by the University are under the ultimate control of the Board of Regents.

As a practical matter, the execution of these responsibilities is designated to the President of the University. In the area of sponsored research, the President has delegated this responsibility to the Vice President for Research, Graduate Studies and Economic Development.

Leslie P. Tolbert, Ph.D.Leslie P. Tolbert, Ph.D.Leslie P. Tolbert, Ph.D. was named Vice President for Research, Graduate Studies and Economic Development on July 1, 2005. She is Regents' Professor of Neurobiology. Tolbert graduated with honors from Radcliffe College with a degree in applied mathematics and has a doctorate in anatomy from Harvard. She replaces Richard C. Powell, who has retired and now is Professor of Optical Sciences, Emeritus.

 

Andrew C. Comrie, Ph.D.Andrew C. Comrie, Ph.D.

Andrew C. Comrie, Ph.D. was named Dean of the Graduate College, Director of Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs and Associate Vice President for Research in 2006. He is a Professor of Geography and Regional Development. He received his B.Sc. in Geography, his B.Sc. (Honours) in Atmospheric Science, and his M.Sc. in Environmental and Geographical Science from the University of Cape Town. He received his Ph.D. in Geography from Pennsylvania State University.

 

Bruce A. WrightBruce A. WrightBruce A. Wright, Associate Vice President for Economic Development, and Chief Operating Officer for the UA Science and Technology Park, is responsible for directing the University of Arizona's economic development programs, including the Office of Economic Development, Office of Economic and Policy Analysis, and the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park. He is also founder and president of the Arizona Center for Innovation, a high technology business incubator. He also serves as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Geography and Regional Development.