Cleveland State University - College of Graduate Studies Graduate Catalog

Basic and applied research is central to the University’s mission and is an integral part of graduate and professional education. The purpose of research is to advance existing knowledge in a discipline, subject area, or field; to fill significant gaps in such knowledge; to devise new modes or means of expression; and to develop new perspectives in the sciences, arts, and humanities. Faculty at Cleveland State University have built and continue to expand a solid reputation for quality research by attracting highly qualified graduate students and by garnering significant new external research funding. The University maintains that research and teaching are not only symbiotic but are also the focus of quality graduate education.

To encourage student and faculty research, the University provides a complete range of support facilities, including a University Library with astrong emphasis on computerizedinformation services, microcomputer and mainframe computer-access laboratories, animal care facilities, a DNA-sequencing facility, and specialized research facilities within academic departments. Descriptions of other specialized equipment and major analytical instrumentation facilities are included under the headings of the respective graduate programs.

The University maintains a variety of research links with the Cleveland community. Several local businesses and institutions share financial resources, personnel, and/or facilities with Cleveland State faculty and students for the purpose of research. The University’s ties to the institutions below are important examples of partnerships that enhance specific graduate degree programs:

• The Cleveland Clinic Foundation’s Lerner Research Institute is an equal partner in the research offerings and administration of three Cleveland State University doctoral programs: the Ph.D. in Regulatory Biology, the Ph.D. in Clinical-Bioanalytical Chemistry, and the Doctor of Engineering specialization in Applied Biomedical Engineering.This strategic inter-institutional partnership provides doctoral students with access to major analytical instrumentation facilities in biochemistry,immunology, and molecular biology, as well as to the federally funded laboratories of world-renowned scientists.

• The NASA-Glenn Research Center annually sponsors millions of dollars of basic and applied research at Cleveland State, while the University provides off-campus graduate programs in engineering and computer and information science at the Center.

• The Cleveland MetroHealth Medical Center is a partner with Cleveland State University in the education of graduate students in the speech pathology program, as well as in the Clinical-Bioanalytical Chemistry Ph.D. program.

• A formal agreement with Case WesternReserve University provides for collaboration in the areas of biomedical research, development of cooperative doctoral and professional graduate programs, and faculty enrichment opportunities. The agreement also establishes reciprocal library privileges for faculty and students at both universities.

The University Library supports Cleveland State’s instructional andresearch programs through resources and services made available to students both in-house and over the Internet.Located on the first five floors of Rhodes Tower, the Library contains more than 900,000 volumes of print resources, 7,200 serial subscriptions (both online and in-print), over100 online research databases, 670,000 microforms, and substantial holdings of sound recordings, curriculum materials, art slides, films, videotapes, and multimedia products. The Library provides over 125 public computers connected to the Internet for access to online resources to conduct research.Information regarding library holdings is available online through SCHOLAR from any computer via the Internet at scholar.csuohio.edu/. The Library also includes an Adaptive Technology Lab in which students with disabilities will find hardware and software programs especially designed for their use.

The Library facilitates the integration of information technology into the instructional program by offering information literacy seminars, Internet training,course-related instruction when requestedby faculty, and research assistance to students and faculty. Subject librarians are available to instruct graduate students on research methodology in their disciplines and to get them started with research projects. Students may visitthe Reference Center for assistance at any time the Library is open. An appointment can be made with a subject librarian by visiting the Reference Center or by calling (216) 687-5300. When classes are in session, library hours are typically Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Changes to hours are posted in the Library and on the Library’s web page at www.ulib.csuohio.edu/hours.shtml.

Providing access to information24 hours a day, to users both on and off campus, is a high priority. The University Library implemented the first Electronic Course Reserve service in Ohio. This service provides the full text of selected reserve materials online both from inside the Library or remotely from any computer with Internet access. The Library also makes information resources and services available from its home page at www.ulib.csuohio.edu. This page provides links to a multitude of web sites via the Electronic Referencepage or the various Subject Portals, which offer quick links to research resources. Although a partial depository for printed federal government documents, much government information is available online from the Political Science Subject Portal. Distance learners are further served from the Distance Learning web page at html.ulib.csuohio.edu/de/.

The University Library’s in-house collections are complemented by retrieval and delivery services made possible through resource-sharing networks, traditional interlibrary loan, document delivery,and OhioLINK. OhioLINK, a statewide academic network reporting to theOhio Board of Regents, provides the Cleveland State community with access to 31 million library items statewide. Through its retrieval and delivery services, OhioLINK delivers print materials upon request to other libraries within a few days. Other services also are available that can provide users with access to information from sources around the world, often in a matter of days, sometimes quicker.

Special Collections at Cleveland State University Library focus on primary research materials for the study of the economic, cultural, social, and political history of Cleveland, Northeastern Ohio, and the Great Lakes region. Of special interest are the Cleveland Press Collection, the Cleveland Union Terminal Collection, the Watson Bridge Collection, the Great Lakes Industrial History Collection, and the Sacred Landmarks of Cleveland Collection. The Cleveland Memory web site at www.clevelandmemory.org represents a major effort to digitize these collections. Additional information about the Library’s Special Collections is available on the Library’s Special Collections web page at web.ulib.csuohio.edu/SpecColl/.

University Archives (Rhodes Tower, Room 320):The archives are the University’s official repository for records, publications, audio-visual materials, and artifacts pertinent to Cleveland State’s history and development. Materials are available to users undercontrolled conditions and are non- circulating. The archives’ electronic indexes to the meeting minutes of the University Board of Trustees, Faculty Senate, and Graduate Council are available to users through the Internet at www.ulib.csuohio.edu/vrd/csu.shtml.

The Law Library has a strong tradition of service designed to meet theresearch and instructional needs of students and faculty. The Law Library’s service mission is supported by a collection of over 500,000 volumes, a federal government document depository, 3,100 periodical subscriptions, and an array of online research tools, including numerous legal and general databases, CD-ROM titles, the OhioLINK catalog and database sources, and Internet resources. These resources, with interlibrary loan arrangements and cooperative resource sharing through the Ohio Regional Consortium of Law Libraries, provide Law Library users with access to a wide spectrum of legal research materials.

The Department of Information Services and Technology (IS&T) is maintained by the University as an educational and research facility for its faculty, staff, and students; additionally, it supports the data-processing requirements of the administrative offices at Cleveland State.

Through the use of technology, students can explore faster and better ways to find books, do research with the Internet, and communicate with others around the world. The following is a brief description of the many services that are available to students.

The Cleveland State University web site at www.csuohio.edu is full of useful information. Anyone who has a personal computer and access to the Internet also has access to information about the University. General data about the University is available to everyone. In addition, each student can use CampusNet, a secured system that provides grades, unofficial transcripts, course offerings, and more.

A wide variety of information is available on the web site, including an international student guide, a student admissions guide, a campus map with photos of all buildings, directories on how to reach Cleveland State and where to park, and even weather information. In addition, each college has its own home page, which includes a general description, course offerings, faculty members, special programs, and more. Many individual departments and professors also have web pages.

Resources for classes, research, and other academic pursuits: www.csuohio.edu/ats/stu.html

Cleveland State University Call Center for computer-related questions/issues: www.csuohio.edu/ist/

Computer Labs, equipment and hours, and other useful information: www.csuohio.edu/ats/campuslabs

IS&T Information/Services: www.csuohio.edu/ist/

Cleveland State University provides students with an Internet-access account that provides 320 hours per month of free dial-up Internet access from home. To use the Internet account, a dial-up connection needs to be added to the student’s home computer. Instructions are available online at www.csuohio.edu/ist and on paper from Rhodes Tower, Room 1104. Students also can contact the Call Center for instructions at (216) 687-5050.

The Internet Access account logon name is the student’s Cleveland State ID number. The password is the student’s VIKing PIN. Students who do not know their ID or VIKing PIN can contact the Call Center for assistance.

IS&T provides free virus-scanning software on CD and access to free weekly updates. The CD is available from Rhodes Tower, Room 1140 and includes instructions for set-up and use. In addition, IS&T provides several freeware and shareware packages through IAP (Internet Access Pack). Students can download IAP for free from the web site at www.csuohio.edu/iap. A copy of the software also is available on free CD in Rhodes Tower, Room 1104.

Every applicant and registered Cleveland State student—part-time, full-time, graduate, undergraduate, and law—has an account on the campus e-mail system. Students who prefer to forward their Cleveland State University e-mail to another e-mail address can do this in CampusNet or by contacting the Call Center at (216) 687-5050. Since emergencies, many special events, and other student-specific announcements are sent via e-mail, students are encouraged to check their Cleveland State University e-mail regularly or forward their Cleveland State University e-mail to another e-mail address.

For help accessing e-mail, call the Call Center at (216) 687-5050 or follow the links on the web site at www.csuohio.edu/ist.

E-mail is available from any networked PC, anywhere. Access to e-mail is available from a link on the Cleveland State home page or by visiting www.csuohio.edu/ist/email.shtml. E-mail also can be accessed via Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, or other POP mail clients. The student labs also provide access to student e-mail. Instructions for using Eudora and Outlook are available from the Cleveland State University IS&T web page at www.csuohio.edu/ist.

CampusNet is a user-friendly student information system available for students. CampusNet is available from any computer with an Internet connection, including home computers, on-campus kiosks, and campus networked computers. The Internet address for the CampusNet system is https://campusnet.csuohio.edu/index.jsp.

Using CampusNet, students can register for classes, add and drop classes, and pay their tuition and fees. In addition, CampusNet provides commonly requested student information. A student may view and print his or her tuition and fees balance, registration schedule and course list, financial aid award amount, student record information, unofficial transcript, and personal information, such as address and e-mail address.

CampusNet is accessible with the student’s Cleveland State ID and CampusNet password. Students who do not know their ID or CampusNet password can contact the Call Center at (216) 687-5050.

Discounts on purchases: Students may purchase Gateway computers at significant discounts following the links at www.csuohio.edu/ist. Apple computers also are available at an educational discount rate from this web site.

Laptop loaners through the Mobile Campus: The Mobile Campus, located in University Center, first floor, provides free laptop loaners to students for up to four hours per loan. These laptops can include either a floppy or CD/RW/DVD drive. There is no cost to either signup for the program or to borrow the laptops. More information, including open hours, is available at www.csuohio.edu/ist.

Student laptop use on campus: Students may use their own laptops on campus or may borrow a wireless laptop from the Mobile Campus in University Center.

Wireless: A student who wants to use his or her own laptop and a wireless connection will need a Cisco wireless card (available in the bookstore) configured for Cleveland State University, and the Cleveland State University ID number and VIKing PIN, which are available from the IS&T Call Center at (216) 687-5050. Students who do not have CISCO wireless cards should check the IS&T web site for compatibility. The entire campus is wireless. A map and more information about WoWnet, the Cleveland State wireless network, is available online at www.csuohio.edu/ist.

Network drops: A student who wishes to connect his or her laptop to the Internet on campus using an Ethernet card will need:

1. An Ethernet card set up for the Cleveland State University environment. Instructions are available in campus computer labs and Rhodes Tower, Room 1104.

2. A Cleveland State University ID number and VIKing PIN, which are available from the IS&T Call Center at (216) 687-5050.

3. A plug-in port, available in each General Purpose Lab, the Library, the Law Library and areas of Urban Studies.

Campus Connection Lounge: The University Center Campus Connection Lounge is available for casual computer use. Over 50 computers, including Macs, are available and are equipped with MS Office, Internet access, e-mail access, and more. To use a lounge computer, a student will need his or her Cleveland State University ID number and VIKing PIN, which are available from the Call Center at (216) 687-5050. The lounge provides free printing. A schedule of hours is available at www.csuohio.edu/ist.

General Purpose Labs: Student labs are available across the campus. General Purpose Labs are located in Rhodes Tower, Room 403 (in the Main Library), Stilwell Hall, Room 128, Main Classroom, Room 446, and the basement of Ahuja Hall. The General Purpose Labs are quiet study areas that provide free printing and scanning. The Stillwell Hall lab also has two group work areas in which four to five students can use a PC together. A list of hours, software, and equipment is available at www.csuohio.edu/ist.

In the labs, students can use software such as the current Microsoft Office Suite of products and SAS and SPSS statistical software, search the Internet, and check e-mail. Lab assistants are available to answer questions and help with problems.

To use the labs, students will need to sign in using their Cleveland State University ID number and VIKing PIN, available by calling (216) 687-5050.

College Computing Labs: In addition to the General Purpose Labs, many colleges also maintain student labs. A list of college labs and information about equipment and hours may be found at www.csuohio.edu/ats/campuslabs/.

Microsoft Office: Through a special contract with Microsoft, the University offers a significant discount on most Microsoft products to students, staff, and faculty. For information about available products, contact the IS&T Call Center at (216) 687-5050. The Microsoft special deals include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Front Page, as well as other specialized products.

Software Training: Introductory training on Microsoft software topics, such as Word and Excel, is available free on CD to students, staff, and faculty. CDs can be picked up in Rhodes Tower, Room 1104 during regular work hours. A list of currently offered programs is available at www.csuohio.edu/ist.

IS&T Call Center: The IS&T Call Center at (216) 687-5050 provides technical and software assistance to students, staff, and faculty. The IS&T Call Center can assist with Internet access, e-mail, and many other problems.

Contact the IS&T Call Center by:

• Accessing the web site at www.csuohio.edu/ist,

• Visiting Rhodes Tower, Room 1104,

• E-mailing a question to call.center@csuohio.edu, or

• Calling (216) 687-5050.

IS&T Call Center normal hours during fall and spring semesters are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone hours are 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday. Vacation, holiday, and summer hours are posted on the web site.

IS&T also maintains a phone line with a recording that lists any current system outages. The System News line is updated each weekday; telephone (216) 687-5252.

Some classes use WebCT to enhance or replace traditional classrooms. Each professor using WebCT or other web-accessed course materials will provide students with directions for access and use. Once students have accessed WebCT, they can contact the Call Center for password changes.

IS&T provides a monthly newsletter online at www.csuohio.edu/ist/whatshappening/infonewsltrs/info.htm.

When students have specific questions, they can send an e-mail directly to the vice president of IS&T at ask.vp@csuohio.edu.

General questions also can be directed to call.center@csuohio.edu.

Students can view special events and other announcements by selecting Campus Mailbag at www.csuohio.edu.

The Center for Teaching and Learning provides training and assistance tofaculty and teaching assistants to bringimproved and innovative teaching methods to the classroom. Goals of the center include helping instructors achieve effective teaching styles, incorporating innovative technologies into classrooms, and improving student learning and comprehension by means of more participative and interactive teaching methods. The center conducts workshops on various topics and administers the Teaching Enhancement Award Program. For additional information, contact Dr. William A. Beasley, Directorof the Center for Teaching and Learning,Rhodes Tower, Room 203; telephone (216) 687-5583.

Instructional Media Services (IMS), a division of the University Library, is primarily devoted to assisting Cleveland State University faculty with the production and utilization of media materials and facilities. Experienced staff work closely with faculty members to plan and develop quality materials for the enhancement of teaching. IMS also provides cutting-edge equipment and facilities.

Services include: media consultation/ production with emphasis on creativeapplications of multimedia in the teaching- learning process; media equipment loan with or without operator assistance;assistance with media equipment maintenance and installation; distribution of programming through a media retrieval system; satellite teleconferencing; and distance learning facilities. IMS offers a full range of production services such as computer graphics; broadcast quality audio and video production; and multimedia production.

For loan purposes, IMS holds an in- ventory of portable media equipment, including video projectors, video monitor or playback equipment (3/4" and VHS), computer combo units, and more.

Cleveland State students who need to use instructional media materials will find a full range of media services on the third floor of the University Library, including various kinds of audio and video equipment. In addition, instructorsmay place materials on reserve for student review outside of class.

The Main Office for Library Systems and Instructional Media is located in Rhodes Tower, Room 807. Equipment loan centers are located in Rhodes Tower, Room 705, Main Classroom Building, Room 201A, and Business Building, Room 18.

The Division of Continuing Education provides learning opportunities for individuals who seek to improve theircareers and further their personal development. Each year over 10,000 adults from throughout Northeast Ohio enroll in the Division’s seminars, workshops, short courses, and conferences. The Division offers non-credit programs in such fields as business and management, computers and information technology, engineering and construction hazardous materials management, emergency preparedness, and nursing and health professions. These programs enable adults to keep current in their work, develop new skills, acquire new knowledge, and enter new careers.

Designed and scheduled to meet the needs of adult learners, continuingeducation programs are offered on- and off-campus, during days, evenings, and weekends. The Division also offers customized training programs for business, industry, government, health, and community organizations at their choice of locations.

The Joseph E. Cole Center for Continuing Education offers state-of-the-art education and conference facilities. The Cole Center features hands-on computer laboratories, seminar rooms, an 850-seat auditorium, and a 150-seat lecture hall, all specifically designed to meet the needs of the adult learner. Spacious lounges, meeting rooms, and dining areas supplement the educational facilities, making the Cole Center an ideal conference location.

Continuing education programs are open to all adults. The Division awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in its programs. In addition, the Division offers certificate programs in several specialty areas. Program brochures and catalogs are published throughout the year. For further information, call the Division of Continuing Education office at (216) 687-4850, e-mail conted@csuohio.edu, or visit the web site at www.csuohio.edu/ce/.

Graduate students may elect to participate in the Cooperative EducationProgram. Students in the Co-opProgram can choose either part-time semesters or full-time alternate semesters of paid, career-related employment that allows them to apply academic theory to on-the-job problems. In addition to enabling students to gain practical, career-related experience in a field, the co-op experience can assist in financing graduate studies. Students interested in this program should contact the Career Services Center, located on the second floor of Rhodes Tower (West Wing); telephone (216) 687-2233.

Cleveland State University places high priority on providing leadership in the area of environmental education and research in Northeast Ohio. In keepingwith this institutional focus, in 1995,the Center for Environmental Science, Technology, and Policy (CESTP) was established to help position the University as a critical regional resource in support of environmental education, research, and service for Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and the Midwest region.

The staff and faculty of CESTP play important roles in the coordination and implementation of many environmental educational and research activities. For example, CESTP coordinates several environmental degrees under the Environmental Academic Studies Program (EASP), including a B.S. in Environmental Science, a B.A. in Environmental Studies, an M.S. in Environmental Science, an M.A. in Environmental Studies, an M.S. in Environmental Engineering, and a J.D./M.A.E.S. In addition, environmental options are offered in several doctoral programs.

Another major activity of CESTP involves the Woodlake Environmental Field Station in the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area (CVNRA). The Station represents a unique partnership between Cleveland State, John Carroll University, and the National ParkService. The field station facilitatesenvironmental and ecological research, particularly research utilizing the ecosystems in the CVNRA. It also is used for teaching undergraduate and graduate field courses, special summer courses, and workshops.

CESTP’s primary mission is to improve the region’s problem-solving capabilities regarding environmental questions by:

• Facilitating the development of multi-disciplinary research teams;

• Coordinating the development of environmental curricula available to Cleveland State students, including environmental systems, science, engineering, technology, policy, law, ethics, and management;

• Improving the effectiveness and coordination of teaching of environmental issues at all levels; and

• Increasing collaboration between industry, government, and universities.

The Center strives to be the main regional resource and focal point for information and research on environmental issues for government, industry, and the general public.

The Center for Research in Electronics and Aerospace Technology (CREATE), housed in the Fenn College of Engineering, constitutes a collaboration between universities, government, industry, and other organizations with the purpose of advancing the state of the art of power technology, and introducing this technology into the private sector. The goals of CREATE are to:

1. Assist in maturing aerospace power-system technologies to levels that show potential for commercialization;

2. Develop the means for capturing and disseminating the knowledge produced during technology-development activities in a productive and efficient manner so as to effectively transfer the technology to the private sector;

3.Integrate the activities with the educational program such that the students gain hands-on experience in the CREATE activities.

Faculty from the Electrical and Computer,Mechanical, and Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Departments participate in a variety of research projects under the auspices of CREATE. Numerous opportunities exist for graduate students to conduct master’s and doctoral research on CREATE projects.

The Cleveland Center for Mass Spectrometry allows scientists to identify and characterize biological compounds, such as proteins, peptides, lipids, DNA, and drugs, to aid in the understanding of many disease processes. The Centerstrongly supports the research andteaching activity of undergraduate andgraduate students, post-doctoral fellows,and faculty at Cleveland State University. The Center utilizes state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instruments located in the Department of Chemistry at Cleveland State.

The Cleveland Center for Mass Spectrometry employs technology for determining chemical composition at the molecular level. It allows scientists to examine minute structural details at a level previously unattainable. The impact of this technology on biomedical research is highly significant. Many diseases are characterized by defects in protein, DNA, or other molecules. Mass spectrometry analysis plays a critical role in determining the structure of defective molecules. The use of mass spectrometry has resulted in advances in the understanding of disease mechanisms and the early detection of disease markers. It also aids in designing more effective drugs and treatment strategies.

Mass spectrometry is being used to study diabetes, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, kidney diseases, birth defects, and infectious diseases such as AIDS.

The Cleveland State University DNA Analysis Facility provides DNA sequencing and DNA fragment analysis services in support of research efforts at Cleveland State University and other Northeast Ohio-area researchers. The facility’s services include DNA sequencing of double- or single-stranded DNA plasmids and PCR products, as well as DNA fragment analysis. The mainstay of the facility is a Beckman Coulter CEQ 8000 Genetic Analysis System, which uses state-of-the-art capillary gel electrophoresis and laser-induced fluorescence technologies, in combination with a comprehensive, scientifically accepted software package for detailed results analysis. This instrument is capable of providing greater than 98% accurate sequence information on 600 to 800 bases routinely, with the potential of 1,000 bases. It also can analyze DNA fragments up to 600 bases with single-base accuracy.

Research collaborations are encouraged between Cleveland State faculty, researchers at other research institutions, and industrial partners. Information about the Cleveland State University DNA Analysis Facility can be found at www.csuohio.edu/uored/dna/index.html.

The Biomedical and Health Institute (BAHI), formed in 2002, is a cross- collegiate structure that provides coordination and support for research,application, and education in the areasof biomedicine and health science, service, management, and policy. Under the leadership and direction of its director, BAHI serves as the single point of contact for partnership development in this arena, which includes a broad range of activities and projects, such as biotechnology and its applications, health-related research and policy development, and biomedical initiatives.

Cleveland State has a long and active tradition of research and education in biotechnology, biomedicine, health sciences, and other health-related fields, and offers a range of degreeopportunities, including doctoral programs in Regulatory Biology, Bioanalytical Chemistry, and Applied Biomedical Engineering; a Molecular Medicine concentration option in these three doctoral programs; and master’s degree programs in biology, chemistry, nursing, health sciences, public health, health care administration, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. In recentyears there has been a significantincrease and expansion of these types of efforts. In recognition of the University’s growing strength in this area, the Cleveland State Board of Trustees passed a resolution in April 2001 that designated the area of biotechnology, biomedical, and related health sciences as a top-priority educational and research area.

The existence of Cleveland State’s long-standing excellence in this area, together with the more recent recognition of the biotechnology, biomedical, and health science-related industry as an important basis for economic development, place Cleveland State in a unique position to play a leadership role. Cleveland State is poised to make crucial contributions to a knowledge-based, biotech economy. University research laboratories generate the cutting-edge ideas that create new processes and products, and degree programs produce the highly trained professionals to sustain and expand the new economy. By providing Northeast Ohio’s companies greater access to and benefits from the research and educational resources at Cleveland State, the University increases the success of business and industry already in the region and strengthens the ability to attract new biotechnology, biomedical, and health-science-related companies.

Established in 1978, the Labor-Management Relations Center actively provides education, training, research, access to publications, and services to all members of the labor-management community. The purpose of the Center is to increase the knowledge, professional competence, and mutual understanding of those engaged in labor relations; enhance the personal and career development of the participants in labor relations; and contribute to solutions to problems arising from the employment relationship. To achieve these goals, the Center administers a Certificate Program in Labor-Management Relations and sponsors conferences, seminars, workshops, and customized training; supports faculty research in labor relations; and supports cooperative labor-management relations through training, facilitation, and programs designed for labor and management. The Center is guided by an Advisory Committee composed of leadersof the Cleveland labor-management community.

The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs provides applied research and outreach services to the community through a number of integrated centers and initiatives. The collective mission of these research centers is to serve as a source for the investigation of issues and challenges facing urban communities and to apply the College’s resources to solutions.

Students have opportunities to work with faculty and staff in the research, public service (including training), centers, programs, and related initiatives of the Levin College. These include major programs in economic and neighborhood development, public finance, public management, and capacity-building training. These activities support the academic programs of the Department of Urban Studies by providing opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to participate in ongoing research, training, technical assistance, and database development projects. Centers include:

The Center for Economic Development encompasses research and technical assistance activities aimed at furthering the development potential of the Cleveland region. It concentrates on the analysis of federal, state, and local public policies and their impact on the economic functions, growth, and development of Cleveland and the region. Areas of expertise include industrial restructuring, industry clusters, labor force development, and urban tourism and redevelopment of cities.

The Center for Housing Research and Policy studies critical housing supply-and-demand issues. In addition to undertaking a comprehensive inventory and analysis of the region’s housing stock and its conditions, the program also identifies and analyzes housing directions and trends useful for neighborhood and regional revitalization.

The Center for Neighborhood Development provides assistance to nonprofit, neighborhood-based development organizations, helping them implement a broad range of housing and economic development projects. The Center also directs Neighborhood Leadership Cleveland.

The Center for Nonprofit Policy and Practice was founded in 2001 to support and foster the health of the nonprofit sector in the region through training and technical assistance that support the role of nonprofits in civil society; scholarly and applied research; and undergraduate and graduate education in the leadership and management of nonprofit organizations.

The Center for Public Management provides technical assistance to State of Ohio departments, local governments, civic groups, and nonprofit organizations in such areas as strategic planning and fiscal analysis.

The Center for Sacred Landmarks provides information about Cleveland’s religious structures and organizationsand their past and present roles instrengthening and maintaining communities within the Cleveland metropolitan area.

The GLEFC is one of nine university centers established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to help create sustainable environmental systems in the public and private sectors.

The Levin College Forum is a focal point and catalyst for thoughtful public debate, innovative thinking, new ideas, and timely action addressing the critical urban issues that impact Northeast Ohio, the state, and the nation. All Forum programs are open to the community and Cleveland State University students, faculty, and staff.

The Northern Ohio Data Information Service (NODIS), as a Census Bureau affiliate, provides census and other data resources to the public. It also provides mapping and GIS services, data, and training. Services include standard and customized community profiles, demographic analysis, census tract look-up guides, demographic and environmental mapping, geocoding, and database and web site development. GIS training includes ESRI certified instruction as well as MapInfo workshops and customized training. Named as one of the three regional data centers in the state by the State of Ohio and the U.S. Bureau of the Census in 1981, NODIS has more than 20 years experience indemographic and geographic datadissemination and analysis.

The Ohio Center for the Advancement of Women in Public Service is anothernew initiative that was founded topromote the advancement of careers of women in public service within theexecutive, legislative, and judicialbranches of government at the national, state, and local levels. Key functions of the Center are to produce research on the state of women’s careers in public service, identify particular barriers to the movement of women into positions of authority and leadership, and devise strategies to address these barriers.

Named in honor of Ruth Ratner Miller’s lifelong commitment to and vision for Greater Cleveland, the Center utilizes the intellectual capital of the region to develop alternative strategies for the metropolitan area. The Center producesinformation and analysis to advance Greater Cleveland’s economic and social future and looks to collaborate with private and nonprofit organizations and governments to drive the growth of the region.

The Unger Croatia Center for Local Government Leadership is a collaborative effort of the Levin College and the Faculty of Economics at the University of Rijeka. Its goal is to respond to the training, research, and educational needs of local government leaders by providing workshops, courses, and literature that focus on concepts and ideas underlying improved practices as well as perspectives on the pra gmatic day-to-day policy concerns that confront government officials. The Center is a repository of information on best practices in local government and develops case studies and research projects for use by administrators, managers, and supervisors throughout Croatia. The core activity of the Center is an annual or bi-annual public administration program held in Croatia and a two-week seminar at the Levin College.

The Urban Child Research Center (UCRC) was developed to bring a multidisciplinary approach to addressing risk factors for urban children andyouth. The UCRC provides the expertise of academia to the community,using the perspectives of the social and behavioral sciences, education, and health care to research issues that affect urban children and families.



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	College of Graduate Studies General Information Educational Resources Research Facilities Research Collaborations University Library Law Library Information Services and Technology Computer Use on Campus Center for Teaching and Learning Instructional Media Services Continuing Education Cooperative Education Center for Research in Electronics and Aerospace Technology Cleveland Center for Mass Spectrometry Cleveland State University DNA Analysis Facility Biomedical and Health Institute (BAHI) Labor-Management Relations Center The Maxine Goodman Levin College Research, Public Service, and Training Centers	Graduate Catalog 2004-2006 Educational Resources Research Facilities Basic and applied research is central to the University’s mission and is an integral part of graduate and professional education. The purpose of research is to advance existing knowledge in a discipline, subject area, or field; to fill significant gaps in such knowledge; to devise new modes or means of expression; and to develop new perspectives in the sciences, arts, and humanities. Faculty at Cleveland State University have built and continue to expand a solid reputation for quality research by attracting highly qualified graduate students and by garnering significant new external research funding. The University maintains that research and teaching are not only symbiotic but are also the focus of quality graduate education. To encourage student and faculty research, the University provides a complete range of support facilities, including a University Library with astrong emphasis on computerizedinformation services, microcomputer and mainframe computer-access laboratories, animal care facilities, a DNA-sequencing facility, and specialized research facilities within academic departments. Descriptions of other specialized equipment and major analytical instrumentation facilities are included under the headings of the respective graduate programs. [return to top] Research Collaborations The University maintains a variety of research links with the Cleveland community. Several local businesses and institutions share financial resources, personnel, and/or facilities with Cleveland State faculty and students for the purpose of research. The University’s ties to the institutions below are important examples of partnerships that enhance specific graduate degree programs: • The Cleveland Clinic Foundation’s Lerner Research Institute is an equal partner in the research offerings and administration of three Cleveland State University doctoral programs: the Ph.D. in Regulatory Biology, the Ph.D. in Clinical-Bioanalytical Chemistry, and the Doctor of Engineering specialization in Applied Biomedical Engineering.This strategic inter-institutional partnership provides doctoral students with access to major analytical instrumentation facilities in biochemistry,immunology, and molecular biology, as well as to the federally funded laboratories of world-renowned scientists. • The NASA-Glenn Research Center annually sponsors millions of dollars of basic and applied research at Cleveland State, while the University provides off-campus graduate programs in engineering and computer and information science at the Center. • The Cleveland MetroHealth Medical Center is a partner with Cleveland State University in the education of graduate students in the speech pathology program, as well as in the Clinical-Bioanalytical Chemistry Ph.D. program. • A formal agreement with Case WesternReserve University provides for collaboration in the areas of biomedical research, development of cooperative doctoral and professional graduate programs, and faculty enrichment opportunities. The agreement also establishes reciprocal library privileges for faculty and students at both universities. [return to top] University Library Library Collections and Services The University Library supports Cleveland State’s instructional andresearch programs through resources and services made available to students both in-house and over the Internet.Located on the first five floors of Rhodes Tower, the Library contains more than 900,000 volumes of print resources, 7,200 serial subscriptions (both online and in-print), over100 online research databases, 670,000 microforms, and substantial holdings of sound recordings, curriculum materials, art slides, films, videotapes, and multimedia products. The Library provides over 125 public computers connected to the Internet for access to online resources to conduct research.Information regarding library holdings is available online through SCHOLAR from any computer via the Internet at scholar.csuohio.edu/. The Library also includes an Adaptive Technology Lab in which students with disabilities will find hardware and software programs especially designed for their use. The Library facilitates the integration of information technology into the instructional program by offering information literacy seminars, Internet training,course-related instruction when requestedby faculty, and research assistance to students and faculty. Subject librarians are available to instruct graduate students on research methodology in their disciplines and to get them started with research projects. Students may visitthe Reference Center for assistance at any time the Library is open. An appointment can be made with a subject librarian by visiting the Reference Center or by calling (216) 687-5300. When classes are in session, library hours are typically Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Changes to hours are posted in the Library and on the Library’s web page at www.ulib.csuohio.edu/hours.shtml. Electronic Information Providing access to information24 hours a day, to users both on and off campus, is a high priority. The University Library implemented the first Electronic Course Reserve service in Ohio. This service provides the full text of selected reserve materials online both from inside the Library or remotely from any computer with Internet access. The Library also makes information resources and services available from its home page at www.ulib.csuohio.edu. This page provides links to a multitude of web sites via the Electronic Referencepage or the various Subject Portals, which offer quick links to research resources. Although a partial depository for printed federal government documents, much government information is available online from the Political Science Subject Portal. Distance learners are further served from the Distance Learning web page at html.ulib.csuohio.edu/de/. Resource Sharing, OhioLINK, and Beyond The University Library’s in-house collections are complemented by retrieval and delivery services made possible through resource-sharing networks, traditional interlibrary loan, document delivery,and OhioLINK. OhioLINK, a statewide academic network reporting to theOhio Board of Regents, provides the Cleveland State community with access to 31 million library items statewide. Through its retrieval and delivery services, OhioLINK delivers print materials upon request to other libraries within a few days. Other services also are available that can provide users with access to information from sources around the world, often in a matter of days, sometimes quicker. Special Collections Special Collections at Cleveland State University Library focus on primary research materials for the study of the economic, cultural, social, and political history of Cleveland, Northeastern Ohio, and the Great Lakes region. Of special interest are the Cleveland Press Collection, the Cleveland Union Terminal Collection, the Watson Bridge Collection, the Great Lakes Industrial History Collection, and the Sacred Landmarks of Cleveland Collection. The Cleveland Memory web site at www.clevelandmemory.org represents a major effort to digitize these collections. Additional information about the Library’s Special Collections is available on the Library’s Special Collections web page at web.ulib.csuohio.edu/SpecColl/. University Archives (Rhodes Tower, Room 320):The archives are the University’s official repository for records, publications, audio-visual materials, and artifacts pertinent to Cleveland State’s history and development. Materials are available to users undercontrolled conditions and are non- circulating. The archives’ electronic indexes to the meeting minutes of the University Board of Trustees, Faculty Senate, and Graduate Council are available to users through the Internet at www.ulib.csuohio.edu/vrd/csu.shtml. [return to top] Law Library The Law Library has a strong tradition of service designed to meet theresearch and instructional needs of students and faculty. The Law Library’s service mission is supported by a collection of over 500,000 volumes, a federal government document depository, 3,100 periodical subscriptions, and an array of online research tools, including numerous legal and general databases, CD-ROM titles, the OhioLINK catalog and database sources, and Internet resources. These resources, with interlibrary loan arrangements and cooperative resource sharing through the Ohio Regional Consortium of Law Libraries, provide Law Library users with access to a wide spectrum of legal research materials. [return to top] Information Services and Technology The Department of Information Services and Technology (IS&T) is maintained by the University as an educational and research facility for its faculty, staff, and students; additionally, it supports the data-processing requirements of the administrative offices at Cleveland State. Services for Students Through the use of technology, students can explore faster and better ways to find books, do research with the Internet, and communicate with others around the world. The following is a brief description of the many services that are available to students. Cleveland State University Web Site The Cleveland State University web site at www.csuohio.edu is full of useful information. Anyone who has a personal computer and access to the Internet also has access to information about the University. General data about the University is available to everyone. In addition, each student can use CampusNet, a secured system that provides grades, unofficial transcripts, course offerings, and more. A wide variety of information is available on the web site, including an international student guide, a student admissions guide, a campus map with photos of all buildings, directories on how to reach Cleveland State and where to park, and even weather information. In addition, each college has its own home page, which includes a general description, course offerings, faculty members, special programs, and more. Many individual departments and professors also have web pages. Useful Web Sites: Resources for classes, research, and other academic pursuits: www.csuohio.edu/ats/stu.html Cleveland State University Call Center for computer-related questions/issues: www.csuohio.edu/ist/ Computer Labs, equipment and hours, and other useful information: www.csuohio.edu/ats/campuslabs IS&T Information/Services: www.csuohio.edu/ist/ Free Internet Access Cleveland State University provides students with an Internet-access account that provides 320 hours per month of free dial-up Internet access from home. To use the Internet account, a dial-up connection needs to be added to the student’s home computer. Instructions are available online at www.csuohio.edu/ist and on paper from Rhodes Tower, Room 1104. Students also can contact the Call Center for instructions at (216) 687-5050. The Internet Access account logon name is the student’s Cleveland State ID number. The password is the student’s VIKing PIN. Students who do not know their ID or VIKing PIN can contact the Call Center for assistance. Free Virus Scanning and Internet-Related Software IS&T provides free virus-scanning software on CD and access to free weekly updates. The CD is available from Rhodes Tower, Room 1140 and includes instructions for set-up and use. In addition, IS&T provides several freeware and shareware packages through IAP (Internet Access Pack). Students can download IAP for free from the web site at www.csuohio.edu/iap. A copy of the software also is available on free CD in Rhodes Tower, Room 1104. Electronic Mail (E-mail) Every applicant and registered Cleveland State student—part-time, full-time, graduate, undergraduate, and law—has an account on the campus e-mail system. Students who prefer to forward their Cleveland State University e-mail to another e-mail address can do this in CampusNet or by contacting the Call Center at (216) 687-5050. Since emergencies, many special events, and other student-specific announcements are sent via e-mail, students are encouraged to check their Cleveland State University e-mail regularly or forward their Cleveland State University e-mail to another e-mail address. For help accessing e-mail, call the Call Center at (216) 687-5050 or follow the links on the web site at www.csuohio.edu/ist. E-mail is available from any networked PC, anywhere. Access to e-mail is available from a link on the Cleveland State home page or by visiting www.csuohio.edu/ist/email.shtml. E-mail also can be accessed via Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, or other POP mail clients. The student labs also provide access to student e-mail. Instructions for using Eudora and Outlook are available from the Cleveland State University IS&T web page at www.csuohio.edu/ist. Campus Net CampusNet is a user-friendly student information system available for students. CampusNet is available from any computer with an Internet connection, including home computers, on-campus kiosks, and campus networked computers. The Internet address for the CampusNet system is https://campusnet.csuohio.edu/index.jsp. Using CampusNet, students can register for classes, add and drop classes, and pay their tuition and fees. In addition, CampusNet provides commonly requested student information. A student may view and print his or her tuition and fees balance, registration schedule and course list, financial aid award amount, student record information, unofficial transcript, and personal information, such as address and e-mail address. CampusNet is accessible with the student’s Cleveland State ID and CampusNet password. Students who do not know their ID or CampusNet password can contact the Call Center at (216) 687-5050. [return to top] Computer Use on Campus Discounts on purchases: Students may purchase Gateway computers at significant discounts following the links at www.csuohio.edu/ist. Apple computers also are available at an educational discount rate from this web site. Laptop loaners through the Mobile Campus: The Mobile Campus, located in University Center, first floor, provides free laptop loaners to students for up to four hours per loan. These laptops can include either a floppy or CD/RW/DVD drive. There is no cost to either signup for the program or to borrow the laptops. More information, including open hours, is available at www.csuohio.edu/ist. Student laptop use on campus: Students may use their own laptops on campus or may borrow a wireless laptop from the Mobile Campus in University Center. Wireless: A student who wants to use his or her own laptop and a wireless connection will need a Cisco wireless card (available in the bookstore) configured for Cleveland State University, and the Cleveland State University ID number and VIKing PIN, which are available from the IS&T Call Center at (216) 687-5050. Students who do not have CISCO wireless cards should check the IS&T web site for compatibility. The entire campus is wireless. A map and more information about WoWnet, the Cleveland State wireless network, is available online at www.csuohio.edu/ist. Network drops: A student who wishes to connect his or her laptop to the Internet on campus using an Ethernet card will need: 1. An Ethernet card set up for the Cleveland State University environment. Instructions are available in campus computer labs and Rhodes Tower, Room 1104. 2. A Cleveland State University ID number and VIKing PIN, which are available from the IS&T Call Center at (216) 687-5050. 3. A plug-in port, available in each General Purpose Lab, the Library, the Law Library and areas of Urban Studies. 4. A network cable. Campus Connection Lounge: The University Center Campus Connection Lounge is available for casual computer use. Over 50 computers, including Macs, are available and are equipped with MS Office, Internet access, e-mail access, and more. To use a lounge computer, a student will need his or her Cleveland State University ID number and VIKing PIN, which are available from the Call Center at (216) 687-5050. The lounge provides free printing. A schedule of hours is available at www.csuohio.edu/ist. General Purpose Labs: Student labs are available across the campus. General Purpose Labs are located in Rhodes Tower, Room 403 (in the Main Library), Stilwell Hall, Room 128, Main Classroom, Room 446, and the basement of Ahuja Hall. The General Purpose Labs are quiet study areas that provide free printing and scanning. The Stillwell Hall lab also has two group work areas in which four to five students can use a PC together. A list of hours, software, and equipment is available at www.csuohio.edu/ist. In the labs, students can use software such as the current Microsoft Office Suite of products and SAS and SPSS statistical software, search the Internet, and check e-mail. Lab assistants are available to answer questions and help with problems. To use the labs, students will need to sign in using their Cleveland State University ID number and VIKing PIN, available by calling (216) 687-5050. College Computing Labs: In addition to the General Purpose Labs, many colleges also maintain student labs. A list of college labs and information about equipment and hours may be found at www.csuohio.edu/ats/campuslabs/. Microsoft Office: Through a special contract with Microsoft, the University offers a significant discount on most Microsoft products to students, staff, and faculty. For information about available products, contact the IS&T Call Center at (216) 687-5050. The Microsoft special deals include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Front Page, as well as other specialized products. Software Training: Introductory training on Microsoft software topics, such as Word and Excel, is available free on CD to students, staff, and faculty. CDs can be picked up in Rhodes Tower, Room 1104 during regular work hours. A list of currently offered programs is available at www.csuohio.edu/ist. IS&T Call Center: The IS&T Call Center at (216) 687-5050 provides technical and software assistance to students, staff, and faculty. The IS&T Call Center can assist with Internet access, e-mail, and many other problems. Contact the IS&T Call Center by: • Accessing the web site at www.csuohio.edu/ist, • Visiting Rhodes Tower, Room 1104, • E-mailing a question to call.center@csuohio.edu, or • Calling (216) 687-5050. IS&T Call Center normal hours during fall and spring semesters are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone hours are 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday. Vacation, holiday, and summer hours are posted on the web site. System News IS&T also maintains a phone line with a recording that lists any current system outages. The System News line is updated each weekday; telephone (216) 687-5252. Distance Learning Some classes use WebCT to enhance or replace traditional classrooms. Each professor using WebCT or other web-accessed course materials will provide students with directions for access and use. Once students have accessed WebCT, they can contact the Call Center for password changes. IS&T Communications IS&T provides a monthly newsletter online at www.csuohio.edu/ist/whatshappening/infonewsltrs/info.htm. When students have specific questions, they can send an e-mail directly to the vice president of IS&T at ask.vp@csuohio.edu. General questions also can be directed to call.center@csuohio.edu. Campus Mailbag Students can view special events and other announcements by selecting Campus Mailbag at www.csuohio.edu. [return to top] Center for Teaching and Learning The Center for Teaching and Learning provides training and assistance tofaculty and teaching assistants to bringimproved and innovative teaching methods to the classroom. Goals of the center include helping instructors achieve effective teaching styles, incorporating innovative technologies into classrooms, and improving student learning and comprehension by means of more participative and interactive teaching methods. The center conducts workshops on various topics and administers the Teaching Enhancement Award Program. For additional information, contact Dr. William A. Beasley, Directorof the Center for Teaching and Learning,Rhodes Tower, Room 203; telephone (216) 687-5583. [return to top] Instructional Media Services Instructional Media Services (IMS), a division of the University Library, is primarily devoted to assisting Cleveland State University faculty with the production and utilization of media materials and facilities. Experienced staff work closely with faculty members to plan and develop quality materials for the enhancement of teaching. IMS also provides cutting-edge equipment and facilities. Services include: media consultation/ production with emphasis on creativeapplications of multimedia in the teaching- learning process; media equipment loan with or without operator assistance;assistance with media equipment maintenance and installation; distribution of programming through a media retrieval system; satellite teleconferencing; and distance learning facilities. IMS offers a full range of production services such as computer graphics; broadcast quality audio and video production; and multimedia production. For loan purposes, IMS holds an in- ventory of portable media equipment, including video projectors, video monitor or playback equipment (3/4" and VHS), computer combo units, and more. Cleveland State students who need to use instructional media materials will find a full range of media services on the third floor of the University Library, including various kinds of audio and video equipment. In addition, instructorsmay place materials on reserve for student review outside of class. The Main Office for Library Systems and Instructional Media is located in Rhodes Tower, Room 807. Equipment loan centers are located in Rhodes Tower, Room 705, Main Classroom Building, Room 201A, and Business Building, Room 18. [return to top] Continuing Education The Division of Continuing Education provides learning opportunities for individuals who seek to improve theircareers and further their personal development. Each year over 10,000 adults from throughout Northeast Ohio enroll in the Division’s seminars, workshops, short courses, and conferences. The Division offers non-credit programs in such fields as business and management, computers and information technology, engineering and construction hazardous materials management, emergency preparedness, and nursing and health professions. These programs enable adults to keep current in their work, develop new skills, acquire new knowledge, and enter new careers. Designed and scheduled to meet the needs of adult learners, continuingeducation programs are offered on- and off-campus, during days, evenings, and weekends. The Division also offers customized training programs for business, industry, government, health, and community organizations at their choice of locations. The Joseph E. Cole Center for Continuing Education offers state-of-the-art education and conference facilities. The Cole Center features hands-on computer laboratories, seminar rooms, an 850-seat auditorium, and a 150-seat lecture hall, all specifically designed to meet the needs of the adult learner. Spacious lounges, meeting rooms, and dining areas supplement the educational facilities, making the Cole Center an ideal conference location. Continuing education programs are open to all adults. The Division awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in its programs. In addition, the Division offers certificate programs in several specialty areas. Program brochures and catalogs are published throughout the year. For further information, call the Division of Continuing Education office at (216) 687-4850, e-mail conted@csuohio.edu, or visit the web site at www.csuohio.edu/ce/. [return to top] Cooperative Education Graduate students may elect to participate in the Cooperative EducationProgram. Students in the Co-opProgram can choose either part-time semesters or full-time alternate semesters of paid, career-related employment that allows them to apply academic theory to on-the-job problems. In addition to enabling students to gain practical, career-related experience in a field, the co-op experience can assist in financing graduate studies. Students interested in this program should contact the Career Services Center, located on the second floor of Rhodes Tower (West Wing); telephone (216) 687-2233. [return to top] Center for Environmental Science, Technology, and Policy Cleveland State University places high priority on providing leadership in the area of environmental education and research in Northeast Ohio. In keepingwith this institutional focus, in 1995,the Center for Environmental Science, Technology, and Policy (CESTP) was established to help position the University as a critical regional resource in support of environmental education, research, and service for Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and the Midwest region. The staff and faculty of CESTP play important roles in the coordination and implementation of many environmental educational and research activities. For example, CESTP coordinates several environmental degrees under the Environmental Academic Studies Program (EASP), including a B.S. in Environmental Science, a B.A. in Environmental Studies, an M.S. in Environmental Science, an M.A. in Environmental Studies, an M.S. in Environmental Engineering, and a J.D./M.A.E.S. In addition, environmental options are offered in several doctoral programs. Another major activity of CESTP involves the Woodlake Environmental Field Station in the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area (CVNRA). The Station represents a unique partnership between Cleveland State, John Carroll University, and the National ParkService. The field station facilitatesenvironmental and ecological research, particularly research utilizing the ecosystems in the CVNRA. It also is used for teaching undergraduate and graduate field courses, special summer courses, and workshops. CESTP’s primary mission is to improve the region’s problem-solving capabilities regarding environmental questions by: • Facilitating the development of multi-disciplinary research teams; • Coordinating the development of environmental curricula available to Cleveland State students, including environmental systems, science, engineering, technology, policy, law, ethics, and management; • Improving the effectiveness and coordination of teaching of environmental issues at all levels; and • Increasing collaboration between industry, government, and universities. The Center strives to be the main regional resource and focal point for information and research on environmental issues for government, industry, and the general public. [return to top] Center for Research in Electronics and Aerospace Technology The Center for Research in Electronics and Aerospace Technology (CREATE), housed in the Fenn College of Engineering, constitutes a collaboration between universities, government, industry, and other organizations with the purpose of advancing the state of the art of power technology, and introducing this technology into the private sector. The goals of CREATE are to: 1. Assist in maturing aerospace power-system technologies to levels that show potential for commercialization; 2. Develop the means for capturing and disseminating the knowledge produced during technology-development activities in a productive and efficient manner so as to effectively transfer the technology to the private sector; 3.Integrate the activities with the educational program such that the students gain hands-on experience in the CREATE activities. Faculty from the Electrical and Computer,Mechanical, and Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Departments participate in a variety of research projects under the auspices of CREATE. Numerous opportunities exist for graduate students to conduct master’s and doctoral research on CREATE projects. [return to top] Cleveland Center for Mass Spectrometry The Cleveland Center for Mass Spectrometry allows scientists to identify and characterize biological compounds, such as proteins, peptides, lipids, DNA, and drugs, to aid in the understanding of many disease processes. The Centerstrongly supports the research andteaching activity of undergraduate andgraduate students, post-doctoral fellows,and faculty at Cleveland State University. The Center utilizes state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instruments located in the Department of Chemistry at Cleveland State. The Cleveland Center for Mass Spectrometry employs technology for determining chemical composition at the molecular level. It allows scientists to examine minute structural details at a level previously unattainable. The impact of this technology on biomedical research is highly significant. Many diseases are characterized by defects in protein, DNA, or other molecules. Mass spectrometry analysis plays a critical role in determining the structure of defective molecules. The use of mass spectrometry has resulted in advances in the understanding of disease mechanisms and the early detection of disease markers. It also aids in designing more effective drugs and treatment strategies. Mass spectrometry is being used to study diabetes, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, kidney diseases, birth defects, and infectious diseases such as AIDS. [return to top] Cleveland State University DNA Analysis Facility The Cleveland State University DNA Analysis Facility provides DNA sequencing and DNA fragment analysis services in support of research efforts at Cleveland State University and other Northeast Ohio-area researchers. The facility’s services include DNA sequencing of double- or single-stranded DNA plasmids and PCR products, as well as DNA fragment analysis. The mainstay of the facility is a Beckman Coulter CEQ 8000 Genetic Analysis System, which uses state-of-the-art capillary gel electrophoresis and laser-induced fluorescence technologies, in combination with a comprehensive, scientifically accepted software package for detailed results analysis. This instrument is capable of providing greater than 98% accurate sequence information on 600 to 800 bases routinely, with the potential of 1,000 bases. It also can analyze DNA fragments up to 600 bases with single-base accuracy. Research collaborations are encouraged between Cleveland State faculty, researchers at other research institutions, and industrial partners. Information about the Cleveland State University DNA Analysis Facility can be found at www.csuohio.edu/uored/dna/index.html. [return to top] Biomedical and Health Institute (BAHI) The Biomedical and Health Institute (BAHI), formed in 2002, is a cross- collegiate structure that provides coordination and support for research,application, and education in the areasof biomedicine and health science, service, management, and policy. Under the leadership and direction of its director, BAHI serves as the single point of contact for partnership development in this arena, which includes a broad range of activities and projects, such as biotechnology and its applications, health-related research and policy development, and biomedical initiatives. Cleveland State has a long and active tradition of research and education in biotechnology, biomedicine, health sciences, and other health-related fields, and offers a range of degreeopportunities, including doctoral programs in Regulatory Biology, Bioanalytical Chemistry, and Applied Biomedical Engineering; a Molecular Medicine concentration option in these three doctoral programs; and master’s degree programs in biology, chemistry, nursing, health sciences, public health, health care administration, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. In recentyears there has been a significantincrease and expansion of these types of efforts. In recognition of the University’s growing strength in this area, the Cleveland State Board of Trustees passed a resolution in April 2001 that designated the area of biotechnology, biomedical, and related health sciences as a top-priority educational and research area. The existence of Cleveland State’s long-standing excellence in this area, together with the more recent recognition of the biotechnology, biomedical, and health science-related industry as an important basis for economic development, place Cleveland State in a unique position to play a leadership role. Cleveland State is poised to make crucial contributions to a knowledge-based, biotech economy. University research laboratories generate the cutting-edge ideas that create new processes and products, and degree programs produce the highly trained professionals to sustain and expand the new economy. By providing Northeast Ohio’s companies greater access to and benefits from the research and educational resources at Cleveland State, the University increases the success of business and industry already in the region and strengthens the ability to attract new biotechnology, biomedical, and health-science-related companies. Additional information is available at www.csuohio.edu/bahi. Labor-Management Relations Center Established in 1978, the Labor-Management Relations Center actively provides education, training, research, access to publications, and services to all members of the labor-management community. The purpose of the Center is to increase the knowledge, professional competence, and mutual understanding of those engaged in labor relations; enhance the personal and career development of the participants in labor relations; and contribute to solutions to problems arising from the employment relationship. To achieve these goals, the Center administers a Certificate Program in Labor-Management Relations and sponsors conferences, seminars, workshops, and customized training; supports faculty research in labor relations; and supports cooperative labor-management relations through training, facilitation, and programs designed for labor and management. The Center is guided by an Advisory Committee composed of leadersof the Cleveland labor-management community. [return to top] The Maxine Goodman Levin College Research, Public Service, and Training Centers Research and Public Service The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs provides applied research and outreach services to the community through a number of integrated centers and initiatives. The collective mission of these research centers is to serve as a source for the investigation of issues and challenges facing urban communities and to apply the College’s resources to solutions. Students have opportunities to work with faculty and staff in the research, public service (including training), centers, programs, and related initiatives of the Levin College. These include major programs in economic and neighborhood development, public finance, public management, and capacity-building training. These activities support the academic programs of the Department of Urban Studies by providing opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to participate in ongoing research, training, technical assistance, and database development projects. Centers include: Center for Economic Development The Center for Economic Development encompasses research and technical assistance activities aimed at furthering the development potential of the Cleveland region. It concentrates on the analysis of federal, state, and local public policies and their impact on the economic functions, growth, and development of Cleveland and the region. Areas of expertise include industrial restructuring, industry clusters, labor force development, and urban tourism and redevelopment of cities. Center for Housing Research and Policy The Center for Housing Research and Policy studies critical housing supply-and-demand issues. In addition to undertaking a comprehensive inventory and analysis of the region’s housing stock and its conditions, the program also identifies and analyzes housing directions and trends useful for neighborhood and regional revitalization. Center for Neighborhood Development The Center for Neighborhood Development provides assistance to nonprofit, neighborhood-based development organizations, helping them implement a broad range of housing and economic development projects. The Center also directs Neighborhood Leadership Cleveland. Center for Nonprofit Policy and Practice The Center for Nonprofit Policy and Practice was founded in 2001 to support and foster the health of the nonprofit sector in the region through training and technical assistance that support the role of nonprofits in civil society; scholarly and applied research; and undergraduate and graduate education in the leadership and management of nonprofit organizations. Center for Public Management The Center for Public Management provides technical assistance to State of Ohio departments, local governments, civic groups, and nonprofit organizations in such areas as strategic planning and fiscal analysis. Center for Sacred Landmarks The Center for Sacred Landmarks provides information about Cleveland’s religious structures and organizationsand their past and present roles instrengthening and maintaining communities within the Cleveland metropolitan area. Great Lakes Environmental Finance Center (GLEFC) The GLEFC is one of nine university centers established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to help create sustainable environmental systems in the public and private sectors. Levin College Forum The Levin College Forum is a focal point and catalyst for thoughtful public debate, innovative thinking, new ideas, and timely action addressing the critical urban issues that impact Northeast Ohio, the state, and the nation. All Forum programs are open to the community and Cleveland State University students, faculty, and staff. Northern Ohio Data Information System The Northern Ohio Data Information Service (NODIS), as a Census Bureau affiliate, provides census and other data resources to the public. It also provides mapping and GIS services, data, and training. Services include standard and customized community profiles, demographic analysis, census tract look-up guides, demographic and environmental mapping, geocoding, and database and web site development. GIS training includes ESRI certified instruction as well as MapInfo workshops and customized training. Named as one of the three regional data centers in the state by the State of Ohio and the U.S. Bureau of the Census in 1981, NODIS has more than 20 years experience indemographic and geographic datadissemination and analysis. Ohio Center for the Advancement of Women in Public Service The Ohio Center for the Advancement of Women in Public Service is anothernew initiative that was founded topromote the advancement of careers of women in public service within theexecutive, legislative, and judicialbranches of government at the national, state, and local levels. Key functions of the Center are to produce research on the state of women’s careers in public service, identify particular barriers to the movement of women into positions of authority and leadership, and devise strategies to address these barriers. Ruth Ratner Miller Center for Greater Cleveland’s Future Named in honor of Ruth Ratner Miller’s lifelong commitment to and vision for Greater Cleveland, the Center utilizes the intellectual capital of the region to develop alternative strategies for the metropolitan area. The Center producesinformation and analysis to advance Greater Cleveland’s economic and social future and looks to collaborate with private and nonprofit organizations and governments to drive the growth of the region. Unger Center for Local Government Leadership The Unger Croatia Center for Local Government Leadership is a collaborative effort of the Levin College and the Faculty of Economics at the University of Rijeka. Its goal is to respond to the training, research, and educational needs of local government leaders by providing workshops, courses, and literature that focus on concepts and ideas underlying improved practices as well as perspectives on the pra gmatic day-to-day policy concerns that confront government officials. The Center is a repository of information on best practices in local government and develops case studies and research projects for use by administrators, managers, and supervisors throughout Croatia. The core activity of the Center is an annual or bi-annual public administration program held in Croatia and a two-week seminar at the Levin College. Urban Child Research Center The Urban Child Research Center (UCRC) was developed to bring a multidisciplinary approach to addressing risk factors for urban children andyouth. The UCRC provides the expertise of academia to the community,using the perspectives of the social and behavioral sciences, education, and health care to research issues that affect urban children and families. [return to top]


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