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Export Controls are a complex, highly sensitive matter. If you are uncertain whether your situation is affected by export control regulations, please reach out for help.
UAB's Export Control Advisory Group is comprised of members from across the University working in areas significantly impacted by UAB's export control legal obligations. Each of them carries out specific responsibilities related to export control operations. These individuals are able to help you navigate the various processes and procedures involved in export control compliance:
|
Member |
Department |
Support |
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Terri Alexander |
Office of Counsel |
Interpretation of export control laws and regulations |
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Lisa Townsend |
International Recruitment and Student Services |
Screening of graduate students/residents or other international scholars |
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Elaine Broussard and Max Richard |
Occupational Health & Safety |
Working with select agents or other export-controlled materials |
|
Sallie Wright |
Information Technology |
Securing data; encrypting technology |
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Stephen Chappell |
Purchasing |
Screening vendors/suppliers; accounting for export-controlled equipment |
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Anita Clemon |
Human Resources |
Screening of potential employees |
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Katie Crenshaw, Joe Roberson, and Marilyn Thomas |
University Compliance Office |
Advising on export control issues and procedures; Applying for export licenses |
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Jeffrey Engler |
Graduate School Dean's Office |
Hiring and managing foreign graduate assistants |
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Dugald Hall and Hayes Lowe |
UAB Research Foundation |
Reviewing material transfer agreements (MTA) |
|
Tom Jackson |
University Compliance Office |
Reviewing sponsored research projects; Writing technology control plans |
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Tim Parker and Lynn Stedman |
Sponsored Programs |
Reviewing sponsored research projects |
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Charles Prince |
Research and Economic Development |
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Penny Whiteside |
Sponsored International Programs |
Traveling abroad or hosting foreign visitors |
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Majd Zayzafoon |
Faculty Senate |
The University Compliance Office supports and organizes UAB's Export Control Program. For UAB to ensure it maintains an effective export management and compliance program, policies, procedures, standards of conduct, safeguards, and written guidelines must be developed, implemented, and consistently applied. For more information on UAB's export compliance program obligations, see the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security's Elements of an Effective Export Compliance Program. If you have questions about export control or feel individuals in your area would benefit from more tailored training, please contact us:
University Compliance Office
Mailing address:
1720 2nd Avenue South, AB1120G
Birmingham, AL 35294-0111
Physical address:
1120G Administration Building
701 20th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: (205) 996-6540
Fax: (205) 975-5076
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