Research and Service Centers

Illinois State University operates 8 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
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 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/

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 Collaborative Studies in Mathematical Biology:
Intercollegiate Biomathematics Alliance

Contact: Dr. Olcay Akman, Executive Director
Reports to: Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Website: https://about.illinoisstate.edu/iba

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/

National Center for Urban Education

AKA: Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline
Contact: Dr. Maria Luisa Zamudio-Mainou, Executive Director
College of Education
Website: https://ncue.illinoisstate.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