Professional research expertise:
Principal Investigators on Center projects hold faculty appointments in Sociology and collaborating departments. They are assisted by a professional staff of researchers, a clerical staff, computer specialists, and experienced graduate and undergraduate research assistants.

Training:
KCSR offers professional research training and workshops for faculty, staff, students in the University, and interested community members.

Cost-effective service:
KCSR works on a contractual basis for nonprofit organizations. As a part of Western Michigan University, KCSR operates on a cost recovery basis and offers highly competitive rates.

University resources and access to latest technology:
KCSR has access to the resources of Western Michigan University and the latest technology which includes web-based survey capabilities. KCSR itself maintains a computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) facility with a server and eight workstations, a research library, data storage facilities, and project offices.

Data sources for research:
KCSR maintains a data bank for research and research training. It provides information about access to other regional and national data. This information will soon be available on our Web site.

 

 

 

 

 

For more information, please contact the undergraduate and graduate academic advisor, Susan Standish.  Telephone: (269) 387-5286.