Research

Richard Steiner Named Vice President for Research

Research, both basic and applied, is central to Cleveland State University’s mission for it is widely accepted as 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 sciences, arts and humanities.

Faculty at Cleveland State continue to build 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 also the focus of quality graduate education.

Cleveland State University strives to "promote the scholarly activities of the University community by facilitating opportunities for innovative research and creative activities".