NERCRD welcomes new business manager, Carol DeArmitt!

December 17, 2025

NERCRD is pleased to welcome Carol DeArmitt as our new Business Manager! Carol joined the Center in November and has been employed at Penn State for nine years in various capacities. Most recently, she was an Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research (OSVPR), where her duties included reviewing and approving financial transactions and expense reports. She also worked closely with OSVPR leadership on projects such as Non-Tenure Line Promotion and Tenure and director searches, and provided general office support. Carol is a graduate of the Penn State ACOR Certification & Education Series (ACES). The ACES program is an education and certification program developed by the Administrative Committee on Research and co-sponsored by the Office for Research Protections. She is excited to share and expand her knowledge on this new journey with NERCRD.