Center of Excellence
The Center of Excellence for Faculty and Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration was established at UW-Eau Claire in 1988 by action of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. This Center was built on a quarter-century tradition of engaging students in collaborative research with faculty scholars and incorporating research into the undergraduate experience. The goals of the Center include:
- Enhancing the quality of undergraduate education by providing students with an opportunity to participate with faculty in research projects
- Keeping the undergraduate curriculum vital and updated by incorporating the results of current research into the curriculum
- Facilitating collaborative research among faculty and students representing diverse undergraduate programs in order to identify and address problems requiring multidisciplinary solutions
- Encouraging undergraduate students by way of their successful research to consider advanced studies in their disciplines
The Center provides students with an opportunity for experience in research and creative activity — presentation of results through five programs that provide grant support opportunities for faculty and students. These programs include:
Support for Scholarship and Creative Activity
- Diversity Mentoring Program
- Faculty/Student Research Collaboration Grants
- Graduate Student Research and Scholarly and Creative Activity (GradRSCA)
- Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Support for Students to Travel to Present
