Baker Observatory

See Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Physical Science, page 380

Bull Shoals Field Station

The Bull Shoals Field Station provides a location for faculty, students, and visiting scientists to conduct research and educational programs that promote understanding of southwest Missouri ecosystems. The Station, which began operations in 1999, exists through a cooperative agreement between Missouri State University and the Missouri Department of Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Bull Shoals Field Station affords excellent opportunities for student and faculty research, field courses, and public service. Research at the Field Station addresses questions about organisms in their native habitats and develops solutions to problems in the rapidly changing environment of the Ozarks.

Bureau of Economic Research

See College of Humanities and Public Affairs, page 282

Center for Archaeological Research

See College of Humanities and Public Affairs, page 282

Center for Arts in the Schools

See College of Arts and Letters, page 87

Center for Assessment

The Center was created to develop and implement the University's assessment program and to provide faculty with unique opportunities for the development, acquisition and/or enhancement of their instructional methods. The Center conducts a comprehensive multidimensional program to assess student learning outcomes, to disseminate the results of Center studies to constituents, to collaborate with faculty in the design and implementation of strategies for academic program improvement, and to provide faculty instructional support. The Center coordinates student outcome assessment planning to provide assessment and to apply the assessment results to promote continuous improvement in student learning. The Center coordinates assessment in academic majors; assessment of general education; and surveys of student, alumni, employer, and faculty opinions. The Center provides instructional support through workshops, seminars and reference materials. The Center was established in 1987 and reports to the Provost.

Center for Business and Economic Development

See College of Business Administration. page 155

Center for Dispute Resolution

See College of Arts and Letters, page 87

Center for Grapevine Biotechnology

See College of Natural and Applied Sciences, page 322

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

See College of Health and Human Services, page 224

Center for Research and Service

See College of Health and Human Services, page 224

Center for Resource Planning and Management

See College of Natural and Applied Sciences, page 322

Center for Scientific Research and Education

See College of Natural and Applied Sciences, page 322

Center for Social Sciences and Public Policy Research (CSSPPR)

See College of Humanities and Public Affairs, page 282

Community and Social Issues Institute (CSII)

The mission of CSII is to serve as a catalyst to organize and apply the research and service capacity of the university to assist public and private institutions as they address significant social issues facing the community. The institute will position itself as a partner in the broad network of organizations that promote collaboration and social entrepreneurship as strategic tools for sustainable community development. The Institute was established in 2005 and reports to the Vice President of Research and Economic Development.

Darr Agriculture Center

See College of Natural and Applied Sciences, page 322

Institute for School Improvement (ISI)

See College of Education, page 193

Missouri Fine Arts Academy 

See College of Arts and Letters, page 87

Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute (OEWRI)

See College of Natural and Applied Sciences, page 322

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 

See College of Arts and Letters, page 87

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, JVIC, 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. JVIC, Inc. was established in 2006 and is a designated Missouri Innovation Center, one of eight in the state of Missouri. The mission of JVIC, Inc. is to assist technology-based entrepreneurs in southwest Missouri. JVIC, 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) 

See College of Health and Human Services, page 224

Writers Hall of Fame®America 

See College of Arts and Letters, page 87