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CAPITAL
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The
Capitol Small Business Development Center (Capital SBDC), a public
service unit of the College of Business, was established for the
purpose of providing basic counseling services, training programs
and seminars, and information assistance to potential and existing
small businesses in a nine (9) parish area of South Louisiana.
The counseling services include, but are not limited to: business
transfer; minority business development; productivity improvement
analysis; economic and financial analysis; and business management
acumen. Workshops and seminars offered by the center cover a myriad
of topics that are of interest to business owners and managers.
In addition to the counseling and training services, the Capital
SBDC maintains a resource library that contains business publications
and general readings on starting and managing a small business.
The Capital SBDC, one of twelve (12) university sub-centers, is
affiliated with the Louisiana Small Business Development Consortium
(LSBC).
For
additional information contact: Mr. Gregory Spann, 1933 Wooddale
Boulevard – Suite E, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 922-0998.
CENTER
FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
The
Center for Energy and Environmental Studies (CEES) was developed
to promote interdisciplinary research, coordinate environmental
and energy curricula development activities, and participate in
the public policy arena where energy and environmental issues
are concerned. These objectives are addressed through: development
of basic, applied and policy research projects; sponsorship of
workshops, seminars and conferences for students, professionals
and the general public; and through facilitating technology transfer
that affects the state of the environment. CEES has a multidisciplinary
thrust involving a core staff of civil, environmental and mechanical
engineers, microbiologists, environmental toxicologists, hydro-geologists
and faculty and students from each college and school at the University.
For
additional information, contact: Dr. Michael Stubblefield, P.
O. Box 9764, Baton Rouge, LA 70813 (225) 771-4724.
CENTER
FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
The
mission of the Center for International Development Programs is
to provide a system-wide programmatic mechanism for promoting,
initiating, and implementing international programs, consistent
with Southern University's interest and capabilities as an autonomous
entity, or in concert with other institutions or agencies. The
center has participated in international development and research
for over thirty years with operations totaling over $70 million.
For
additional information, contact: Mr. Walter Wiles, P. O. Box 10604,
Baton Rouge, LA 70813 (225) 771-2008.
HEALTH
RESEARCH CENTER
The
Health Research Center (HRC) is a biomedical research center that
was developed for the purpose of advancing knowledge through basic
and applied scientific research. The Health Research Center is
University-wide in its origin and interdepartmental in its roles
and functions. Faculty members are research investigators drawn
from different research-oriented departments of the University
with special emphasis on biomedical and/or related research projects.
HRC
activities are designed to strengthen, enrich, and promote the
academic programs of the participating departments in the College
of Sciences and other areas of the University through scholarly
and productive research efforts, seminars, presentations, symposia
and community services. The HRC assists faculty members in their
efforts to secure financial support for research and provides
facilities for the same. Also, graduate and undergraduate students
are provided opportunities for research training in the basic
biomedical sciences.
For
additional information, contact: Dr. Frederick Christian, P. O.
Box 9921 Baton Rouge, LA 70813 (225) 771-4240.
CENTER
FOR RURAL SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The
Center for Rural and Small Business Development provides management
and technical assistance to rural businesses and communities in
the parishes of East (northern section) and West Baton Rouge,
East and West Feliciana, Point Coupee, St. Helena and Iberville.
Individuals interested in expanding and/or starting a business
venture can receive business counseling assistance in areas such
as personnel, management, fiscal management, loan packaging, procurement,
certification, construction, bonding, marketing, public relations,
etc. Through the Business Information System Network (BISNet),
an electronic telecommunications initiative that provides rural
areas with access to the Internet, business leaders can link to
a network of corporate, government and private entities.
For
additional information, contact: Ms. Theresa Keller, P. O. Box
9938, Baton Rouge, La 70813 (225) 771-3785.
CENTER
FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
The
Center for Social Research was established to conduct interdisciplinary
research and to implement programs that address the needs of African
Americans. The center's research focuses on social, economic and
demographic analysis, as well as, comparative studies of political
behavior and attitudes of Black Americans. The goals of the center
include: (1) conducting research on the attitudes and behaviors
of Black Americans; (2) developing and implementing interdisciplinary
applied research programs that target social problems in minority
and disadvantaged communities; and (3) providing a mechanism by
which students and faculty can have increased participation in
developing strategies and implementing programs which address
the problems and concerns of the community.
For
additional information, contact: Dr. Alma Thornton, P. O. Box
9503, Baton Rouge, LA 70813 (225) 771-4249.
CENTER
FOR WELLNESS
The
Center for Wellness is a campus-based health education and research
center designed to educate students, faculty, staff and the University
community, in ways to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles.
Emphasis is placed on early identification of risk factors associated
with diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, sickle cell disease,
cancer, and other diseases that are disproportionately devastating
to the African American (Black) population. The center attempts
to be responsive to the needs of the campus population and communities
throughout the State by conducting seminars, training programs,
sponsoring health fairs, collaborating with other departments
and community agencies and conducting general education activities.
The center serves as a learning agency for students by providing
them an opportunity to serve as volunteers as they seek to learn
about health promotion and wellness.
For
additional information, contact: Dr. Betty Fomby, P. O. Box 11491,
Baton Rouge, LA 70813 (225) 771-5802.
NATIONAL
PLANT DATA CENTER
The
National Plant Data Center (NPDC) was established by the United
States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) for the purpose of providing leadership for the
design, prioritization, collection, quality control, development,
management, access, dissemination, interpretation, and marketing
of plant information for the NRCS. The NPDC focuses resources
on acquiring and integrating standard plant data required for
field office activities and automated conservation tools that
support natural resources information exchange throughout the
NRCS and across Federal and State agencies. The center develops
and maintains the PLANTS Web site <plants.usda.gov>, which
serves to disseminate much of the developed information and helps
to ensure efficient development of plant data and non-duplication
of effort.
For
additional information, contact: J. Scott Peterson, P. O. Box
74490 Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 (225) 775-6280.
RESEARCH
INSTITUTE OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
The
Southern University Research Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences
(SRIPAS) coordinates the University's research efforts primarily
in applied areas, as a collaborative effort with Louisiana State
University. The SRIPAS program seeks cooperation with other research
institutions to help promote an atmosphere conducive to quality
research at Southern University and other participating institutions.
In addition to the collaboration with Louisiana State University,
SRIPAS has set up links with the University of New Orleans, Florida
State University and others in an effort to utilize advanced equipment
and expertise to create a research environment that benefits Southern
University and participating institutions.
For
additional information, contact: Dr. Rama Mohanty, P. O. Box 11202,
Baton Rouge, LA 70813, (225) 771-4130.
SMALL
FARM FAMILY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The
mission of the Small Farm Family Resource Development Center is
to improve the status of its clientele by providing educational
and technical assistance aimed at increasing the productivity
and profitability of Louisiana's small scale farms and addressing
related clientele needs. A major part of the center's thrust involves
evaluation and development of ecologically and economically sound
sustainable agricultural production systems.
The
center's programs are multi-disciplinary with collaboration among
plant and soil scientists, economists and other social scientists,
nutritionists, food scientists and animal scientists. The center
works closely with the Cooperative Extension Program (CEP) in
developing an outreach educational and technical assistance infrastructure
for program delivery that reflects the strengths of the center
and the College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences
(CAFCS) in addressing the needs of the identified clientele.
For
additional information, contact: Dr. Kirkland Mellad, P. O. Box
9508, Baton Rouge, LA 70813 (225) 771-3660.
URBAN
RECREATION RESEARCH CENTER
The
Urban Recreation Research Center (URRC) was established in September
1998 as a result of a cooperative agreement between Southern University
at Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the United States Department of
the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). The goal of the center
is to conduct a sustained program of social science research that
will yield usable knowledge for improving the quality of services
delivered by the National Park Service. URRC works closely with
the NPS Social Science Program, dedicated to preserving the nation's
natural, cultural, and historical resources.
For
additional information, contact: Dr. Alexander Appeaning, P. O.
Box 9656, Baton Rouge, LA 70813 (225) 771-4182.
For
More Information Contact or Visit The:
Dr.
Michael A. Stubblefield, Vice Chancellor
Office of Research and Strategic Initiatives
730
Harding Boulevard
Phone: 225-771-3890
Fax: 225-771-5231
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