Built to Be Trusted
Large partnerships need a partner that is well-governed, transparent, and accountable. That's how we operate.
How we're governed
The Research Corporation is governed by a board of directors that sets strategy and provides oversight. As a separate organization aligned with East Tennessee State University, we combine the credibility of a major university with the speed a fast-moving partnership requires.
Board of Directors
Our board pairs university leadership with regional industry, healthcare, finance, and philanthropy.
Aligned with the university, built to move
We are legally distinct from the university, which lets us hold assets, enter agreements, and launch new ventures efficiently, while staying fully aligned with ETSU's mission and standards.
Financial stewardship and transparency
We model the lean, effective, and accountable operations we ask of others. Public funds and private investments are managed with care and reported openly.
Ethics and conflicts of interest
We hold ourselves to clear standards of conduct and manage conflicts of interest transparently across every partnership and platform.
Built to be trusted
Let's talk about working together.