Centers and Institutes
A Board of Trustees approved Center or Institute is an entity, usually multidisciplinary, that has a specialized mission related to research, service, instruction, or some combination of these areas of activity. Generally, Centers have a single focus, while Institutes are broader in scope and may have several Centers operating under their aegis. However, no degree- or certificate-granting academic programs can be administered by Centers or Institutes, and no probationary or tenured faculty appointments can be made through Centers or Institutes. Participation is by free association and should be part of a faculty member’s work plan.
A new Center or Institute will function initially for a three-year probationary period. In the third year of the probationary period, the Provost will arrange for review of the Center or Institute and will make a decision about its continuation. Centers or Institutes that continue to function beyond the three-year probationary period will undergo a review arranged by the Provost every five years. At the time of review, the director or directors of the Center or Institute will complete a Request for Continuation.
The Center and Institute approval and review process is coordinated by the Assistant Provost for Academic Planning and Accountability, for more information call 852-5705.
See the Centers and Institutes Overview 
