1. The President has delegated to the following University positions, not under the supervision of Purchasing Services, the following contracting duties:

   1. Vice President for Finance and Administration to approve and execute contracts for the University, in the absence of the President.

   2. Vice President for Research to approve and execute all grants, donations, and research and instructional contracts received on behalf of the University.

   3. Director, Sponsored Research to approve and enter into agreements for activities and programs using sponsored research and grant funds in accordance with University policies, directives and procedures and to recommend to the Purchasing Director the use of the sponsored research exemption.