Missouri State University

Office of the Registrar

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

Preliminary Edition
published April 2012

Centers for Research and Service

Baker Observatory

Refer to Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Physical Science

Bernice Warren Center for Archaeological Research

Refer to College of Humanities and Public Affairs

Bull Shoals Field Station

Refer to College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Bureau of Economic Research

Refer to College of Humanities and Public Affairs

Center for Arts in the Schools

Refer to College of Arts and Letters

Center for Business and Economic Development

Refer to College of Business Administration

Center for Dispute Resolution

Refer to College of Arts and Letters

Center for Grapevine Biotechnology

Refer to Wiliam H. Darr School of Agriculture

Center for Multidisciplinary Health Education, Research and Services (CMHERS)

Refer to College of Health and Human Services

Center for Research and Service

Refer to College of Health and Human Services

Center for Resource Planning and Management

Refer to College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Center for Social Sciences and Public Policy Research (CSSPPR)

Refer to College of Humanities and Public Affairs

Community and Social Issues Institute (CSII)

Refer to Missouri State Outreach

Darr Agriculture Center

Refer to Wiliam H. Darr School of Agriculture

Institute for School Improvement (ISI)

See College of Education

Missouri Fine Arts Academy 

Refer to College of Arts and Letters

Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute (OEWRI)

Refer to College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Ozarks Public Health Institute

The Institute addresses public health issues of importance to the Ozarks through collaboration with business, community, education and government organizations by implementing education and training, public service and research programs. This approach includes addressing the near-term needs while recognizing that the greatest impact for the long term will come from development of an informed citizenry that sets a high priority on personal and community health. The Institute will serve as a resource base for local communities through the development and distribution of educational materials to community organizations, public service programs offered in communities and via KSMU - Ozarks public radio station, KOZK - Ozarks public television, and distance learning methods. The Institute reports to the Office of the Provost.

Ozarks Studies Institute 

Refer to College of Arts and Letters

Roy Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center

The Roy Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) was established in 2003 to develop new products, create jobs, and develop the educated workforce necessary to attract and retain advanced materials and biotechnology industries in Missouri. Focus areas include medical instruments and materials, bioprocessing techniques and equipment, agribusiness research and development, and chemical and biological sensors and systems that will be developed in an environment where university researchers and students work hand in hand with scientists from established companies on new technologies that will shape the future.

JVIC consists of three sub-centers: Center for Applied Science and Engineering (CASE); Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences (CBLS); and Springfield Innovation, Inc. The Center for Applied Science and Engineering was established to provide engineering and technical support, and to conduct research to enhance the development of advanced technology industry in Missouri. The Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences supports Missouri-based life sciences and biomedical industries while enhancing educational opportunities through participation in business-oriented projects and services. CBLS was established in 2006. Springfield Innovation, Inc. was established in 2006 and is a designated Missouri Innovation Center, one of eight in the state of Missouri. The mission of Springfield Innovation, Inc. is to assist technology-based entrepreneurs in southwest Missouri. Springfield Innovation, Inc. has access to a wide network of business support services, including financing, new markets, technical assistance, and education and training. JVIC and its three sub-centers reports to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development. 

Southwest Missouri Area Health Education Center (SWMO AHEC) 

Refer to College of Health and Human Services

Writers Hall of Fame®America 

Refer to College of Arts and Letters