The Office of Research Security Compliance (ORSC) is charged with oversight of the Export Control Program at Auburn University. The Office provides guidance and assistance for faculty, staff and students on issues related to:

  1. Transfers of controlled information, including technical data, to persons and entities outside the United States

  2. Shipment of controlled physical items, such as scientific equipment, that require export licenses from the U.S. to a foreign country

  3. Verbal, written, electronic and/or visual disclosures of controlled scientific and technical information related to export controlled items to foreign persons in the United States

  4. Provision of services to or conducting financial transactions with an embargoed or boycotted country, restricted individuals, or entities

The goal of the program is to minimize the risks associated with export controls and maintain an approved export program.

Questions regarding any of the information on this page may be referred to the Facility Security Officer, Jeremy Jarrell (jaj0102@auburn.edu); CUI Manager, Kevin Briggins (kjb0076@auburn.edu); or Export Control Manager, Mikenna Babbs (mlb0113@auburn.edu).

Many federal, state and local regulations and guidelines have shaped Auburn University policies and procedures for activities involving Export Control items. Below are links to external regulations and guidelines, followed by institutional policies, manuals and plans related to the Export Control Program at Auburn University. 

External Regulations & Guidance

Education and training information and opportunities will be posted as available. Training is highly encouraged for all faculty, staff and students who are conducting activities that involve Export Controls.

Educational Opportunities

Export Control Violations

What is a “Deemed Export?”

The transfer of “technical data” (ITAR term), “technology” (EAR term) or source code by any method to a foreign national in the U.S. or abroad is deemed to be an export to that individual’s country of citizenship. Methods of transfer include fax, telephone discussions, e-mail, computer data disclosure, face-to-face discussions, training sessions or facility tours which involve visual inspections of controlled technology.

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