At my previous institution the answer is no.  I am trying to instill
this policy here also.  Several problems have developed due to allowing
project directors, paid totally by the grant, become the PIs.  Some have
given themselves pay raises - others have not spent all the money - then
requested a no cost extension thus keeping themselves employed for
another year (and committing the instution to some in kind costs!).  We
have also seen where no records where kept on an off campus project - we
are not sure if the proposed activities were completed!  I strongly
recommend that you have a person with a regular faculty position oversee
the grant project.

Susan W. Meslang
Director of Grants and Sponsored  Programs
Tidewater Community College
121 College Place
Norfolk, Virginia  23510-1907
Office 757 822-1773
Cell 757 409-2887
Fax 757 822-1007
xxxxxx@tcc.edu

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