Central Connecticut State University (CCSU): Services for Faculty

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CCSU faculty who have worked with CPPSR:

What are they saying?

"CPPSR is a good mechanism for faculty to link their project work with their university work... they are very adept at managing the financial aspects of projects, including hiring student assistants. Above all, they are a p leasure to work with."

- Ben Tyson, Professor, Dept. of Communication

"I have been affiliated with the CPPSR for several years now...I have found the experience invaluable...my students have gained real world research experience...I cannot speak more highly of the staff at CPPSR..."

- John Mitrano, Dept. of Sociology

"CPPSR staff are extremely helpful, reliable, and able to meet deadlines without a problem."

- Victoria Ginter, Dept. of Counseling and Wellness

"The Center has played a very improtant role in CCSU's relationship with public schools... We have enjoyed a five year relationship with one district and the Center is deirectly responsible for sustaining that positive working relationship... It is a tremendous resource that is underutilized here at at Central."

-Anthony Rigazio-Digilio, Dept. of Educational Leadership

CCSU FACULTY: WHY COLLABORATE WITH CPPSR?

Enjoy the benefits of joining our team in which, supported by our professional staff and students of your choice, you can direct or collaborate on a project that:

Uses your expertise to enhance your scholarship and recognition as an expert in your field
Engage your students in service learning
receive monetary compensation

For new faculty wishing to gain more research experience, CPPSR provides the opportunity to work with veteran research faculty on new and existing projects.

Services Offered to Faculty

Faculty involved in CPPSR projects receive a wide array of support services, allowing them to focus on their core strengths. Examples of the services routinely provided to faculty by CPPSR:

Project proposal preparation
Personnel management
Budgeting and record keeping
Payroll
Purchasing
Compliance with state and federal regulations
Production of project reports and deliverables
Project evaluation

Faculty benefit from collaboration with CPPSR on projects in many ways:

Faculty receive monetary compensation
Faculty are free to concentrate on their area of expertise since CPPSR professional staff will provide all administrative support services
Faculty can choose their level of involvement; they can either direct or collaborate on a project
CPPSR projects provide opportunities for faculty to engage their students, or students of their choice, in service learning
For new faculty wishing to gain more research experience, CPPSR provides the opportunity to work with veteran research faculty on existing and new projects
The projects allow faculty to advance their academic interests and enhance their reputations as experts in the field