Office of Research Integrity (Compliance)

Research Compliance

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) provides guidance to protect the rights, welfare, and security of individuals involved in research activities at WKU and its surrounding communities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Committed to maintaining the highest standards, ORI ensures all research at WKU adheres to institutional policies and oversight requirements mandated by federal and state laws. Non-compliance may result in significant penalties for both WKU and individual researchers. WKU is dedicated to fostering a culture of compliance and promoting responsible research conduct.

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Kimberly Olin-Blue
- Assistant Director of Compliance

• kimberly.olinblue@wku.edu
• 270-745-2205

Darian Friddell
- Compliance Coordinator

• darian.friddell@wku.edu
• WAB 301
• 270-745-3360
• https://www.wku.edu/compliance/

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