Research and Service Centers
Illinois State University operates 10 research and service centers that are officially recognized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) for their contributions regionally, state-wide, and nationally through research, support for public policy development and evaluation, or direct service to their constituents (Center and Institute Guidelines). Each center is briefly described below. For more complete information about each center, including its purpose and initiatives, visit the center website.
Adlai Stevenson II Center for Community and Economic Development
AKA: Stevenson Center
Approved by IBHE: October 2, 2001
Contact: Dr. Frank Beck, Faculty Director; Ms. Beverly Beyer, Associate Director
Location: Stevenson Hall 435
Reports to: Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Website:
https://stevensoncenter.org/
Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies
Approved by IBHE: June 7, 2005
Contact: Dr. Doris Houston, Director
Location: Rachel Cooper 203
Reports to: School of Social Work
Website:
https://adoptionresearch.illinoisstate.edu/
Center for Collaborative Studies in Mathematical Biology:
Intercollegiate Biomathematics Alliance
AKA: IBA
Approved by IBHE: June 6, 2017 (temporary status through June 30, 2022)
Contact: Dr. Olcay Akman, Executive Director
Location: Stevenson Hall 313 (Department of Mathematics)
Reports to: Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Website:
https://about.illinoisstate.edu/iba
Center for Insurance and Risk Management
AKA: Katie School
Approved by IBHE: January 5, 1993
Contact: Mr. James Jones, Director
Location: State Farm Hall of Business 432
Reports to: College of Business
Website:
https://business.illinoisstate.edu/katie/
Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology
AKA: CeMaST
Approved by IBHE: July 1, 1997
Contact: Dr. Rebekka Darner, Director
Location: Campus Religious Center
Reports to: Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Website:
https://cemast.illinoisstate.edu/
Center for Integrated Professional Development
Formerly: Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology
Approved by IBHE: January 7, 1997
Contact: Dr. Jennifer Friberg, Director of Scholarly Teaching/Cross Endowed Chair in SoTL, Dr. Anthony Piña, Director of Online Education/
Chief Online Learning Officer
Location: Williams Hall, First and Third Floors
Reports to: Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Website:
https://prodev.illinoisstate.edu/
Center for the Study of Education Policy
AKA: CSEP
Approved by IBHE: February 8, 1995
Contact: Dr. Erika Hunt and Lisa Hood, co-Directors
Location: Degarmo Hall, Third Floor
Reports to: Department of Educational Administration and Foundations
Website:
https://education.illinoisstate.edu/csep/
Mary and Jean Borg Center for Reading and Literacy
AKA: Borg Center
Approved by IBHE: October 2, 2001
Contact: Dr. Deborah MacPhee, Interim Director
Location: DeGarmo Hall, Third Floor
Reports to: School of Teaching and Learning
Website:
https://education.illinoisstate.edu/borg/
National Center for Urban Education
AKA: Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline
Approved by IBHE: August 31, 2016 (temporary status through September 30, 2021)
Contact: Dr. Maria Luisa Zamudio-Mainou, Executive Director
Location: 2934 West Lake Street, 3rd Floor, Chicago
Reports to: College of Education
Website:
https://ncue.illinoisstate.edu/
Radio Station WGLT
AKA: WGLT
Contact: Mr. R.C. McBride, General Manager
Location: Old Union Building 301
Reports to: School of Communication
Website:
http://wglt.org/
Illinois State University also operates numerous centers and institutes not officially recognized by IBHE. They primarily support academic programs, faculty research, or student services at the University or provide services locally or regionally. A partial list of such centers and institutes follows.
Applied Social Research Unit
College of Arts and Sciences
Website: http://asru.illinoisstate.edu/
Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute, The
College of Business
Website: https://business.illinoisstate.edu/ibi/
Cecilia Lauby Teacher Education Center
College of Education
Website: https://education.illinoisstate.edu/teacher/
Center for Civic Engagement
Division of Academic Affairs/Division of Student Affairs
Website: https://communityengagement.illinoisstate.edu/
Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education
College of Applied Science and Technology
School of Information Technology
Website: https://about.illinoisstate.edu/ccre/
Center for a Sustainable Water Future
Office of the Provost
Website:
https://watercenter.illinoisstate.edu
Center for the Study of Crime and Justice
College of Applied Science and Technology
Department of Criminal Justice
Website: coming soon
Eckelmann-Taylor Speech and Hearing Clinic
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Website: https://csd.illinoisstate.edu/clinic/
George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
College of Business
Website: https://business.illinoisstate.edu/means/
Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support
College of Education
Department of Educational Administration and Foundations
Website: https://icsps.illinoisstate.edu/
Illinois Geographic Alliance
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment
Website: https://iga.illinoisstate.edu/
Institute for Financial Planning and Analysis
College of Business
Department of Finance, Insurance, and Law
Website: https://business.illinoisstate.edu/ifpa/
Institute for Geospatial Analysis and Mapping (GEOMAP)
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment
Website: http://geomap.illinoisstate.edu/
Institute for Regulatory Policy Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Economics
Website: https://irps.illinoisstate.edu/
Mind Project, The
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Philosophy
Website: http://www.mind.ilstu.edu/
Organizational Leadership Institute
College of Business
Website: https://business.illinoisstate.edu/oli/
Professional Sales Institute
College of Business
Website: https://business.illinoisstate.edu/psi/
Stanley S. Marzolf Center for the Psychological Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents, The (Psychological Services Center)
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychology
Website: http://psychology.illinoisstate.edu/psc/
Contact Information
Dr. Craig McLauchlan
Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
(309) 438-3006
Email: ccmclau@IllinoisState.edu
J. Cooper Cutting (IBHE-authorized centers)
Assistant Vice President for Academic Planning
(309) 438-2922
Email: jccutti@IllinoisState.edu