Centers, Partnerships & Programs
UMass Dartmouth has many distinctive centers, partnerships, and programs
that demonstrate its commitment to the community and its leadership in
addressing contemporary issues. Some centers and programs sponsor events,
services, and publications that are available to the public. Please refer
to the individual center's or program's web site for information.
Pictured here: Master sarod player Rajeev Taranath (right) and tabla player Aditya Kalyanpur gave a concert of classical Hindustani music as part of the Center for Indic Studies' fourth anniversary celebration.
University Centers
Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center
Provides advanced technology and manufacturing solutions, through industry and university partnerships, to meet current and future business needs.
Arnold M. Dubin Labor Education Center
Meets the educational needs of workers, as members and leaders in the labor movement, and as active and responsible citizens in the community.
Boivin Center for French Language and Culture
Promotes the teaching of and appreciation of French language and culture and acts as a catalyst for French studies at the university and regional levels.
Botulinum Research Center
This world-class research center focuses on the the botulinum toxin and efforts to combat its use in bio-terrorism threats.
Business Innovation Research Center
Supports the economic growth and globalization of the SouthCoast of Massachusetts through applied research, innovative projects, training and conferences.
Center for Indic Studies
Highlights India's time-tested eternal values for world progress, peace, and harmony. Cultivates relevance of ancient Indic human values through scholarly understanding and promotion. (Flash needed to view this site. Click here for free Flash download.)
Center for Jewish Culture
Increases understanding and communication between Jewish and non-Jewish people of Southeastern Massachusetts.
Center for Marketing Research
Dedicated to facilitating the growth of the region's businesses by providing an economic alternative for meeting business needs for research, training, and consulting in any and all aspects of marketing.
Center for Molecular Diagnostics
Under development by the Medical Laboratory Science Department, it is intended to conduct tests on forensic samples for crime labs throughout the country.
Center for Policy Analysis
A multidisciplinary research unit dedicated to the creation and dissemination of knowledge that facilitates economic, social, and political development.
Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture
A multidisciplinary international studies and outreach unit dedicated to the study of the language, literatures, and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world. The center publishes a series of books examining Portuguese culture and history.
Center for Rehabilitation Engineering
Provides opportunities for UMass Dartmouth engineering students to adapt computer systems for physically challenged people who benefit from assistive communication technology. The non-profit SHARE Foundation supports the work of the center.
Center for Teaching Excellence
Dedicated to continuous improvement in university-level teaching effectiveness and student learning.
Kaput Center for Research and Innovation in Mathematics Education
The James J. Kaput Center for Research and Innovation in Mathematics Education provides a focus and support for sustained investigation of foundational issues in the field of mathematics education. The Center is a place where fundamental problems in mathematics education are studied, discussed, and analyzed through conferences, colloquiums, research and development, commissioned reports, and think-tank meetings.
Ora M. DeJesus Gerontology Center
Provides research and resources for students or prospective students of UMass Dartmouth who wish to explore the university's Gerontology Programs, for community members interested in elder affairs, and for those who work in Gerontology and related fields.
Centers
Academic Advising Center
Provides help for students in choosing a major, finding an advisor, course selection, registration, and any other academic problems or concerns. Center staff members also help students plan Study Abroad experiences.
Career Resource Center
Provides students and alumni a wide array of career and employment related services. The Center also coordinates community service activities and experiential learning opportunities.
Center for University, School and Community Partnerships
Provides high quality professional learning experiences for beginning and experienced K-12 teachers to strengthen their content knowledge, broaden their teaching practices and curricula, and acquire leadership skills necessary to improve schools and student achievement.
Frederick Douglass Unity House
FDUH, also known as Unity House, provides a supportive environment for the academic, cultural, recreational, and social pursuits of UMass Dartmouth's students of color. It is a co-curricular center where activities and initiatives are designed that challenge, foster, and enrich the cultural life of the UMass Dartmouth community.
International Student Center
Serves international students and scholars with support and advice to help make their stays here as productive, interesting and rewarding as possible. The Center provides general advice and assistance with campus life and personal needs as well as ongoing support with visas and other necessary documentation.
Small Business Development Center
Part of a national network of more than 950 small business development center offices--the largest small business assistance program in the United States--the center provides free and confidential business counseling to existing or prospective small business people.
Women's Resource Center
Focuses on enhancing the quality of life and enriching the experience of women at UMass Dartmouth by providing a physically and psychologically supportive environment for students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Writing and Reading Center
Part of the Academic Resource Center, the Writing and Reading Center provides students with writing help, tutoring for courses in the humanities or social sciences, skill-building, and support for physical or learning disabilities.
Partnerships
SouthCoast Connect
A partnership of public higher education institutions in southeastern Massachusetts : Bridgewater State College, Bristol Community College, Cape Cod Community College, Massasoit Community College, and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
SouthCoast Development Partnership
UMass Dartmouth provides the organizational framework, facilities, and staff support on an in-kind basis for the SouthCoast Development Partnership whose membership is comprised of chief executive officers, municipalities, chambers of commerce, local economic development agencies, university, elected officials, and community leaders from the region.
SouthCoast Education Compact
Addresses the level of educational attainment in the South Coast region. The SouthCoast Education Compact (SCEC) is an education partnership among business leaders, area School Superintendents, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Bristol Community College.
Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership
Provides economic development assistance for agriculture in southeastern Massachusetts. SEMAP helps farm businesses achieve economic success by providing them with access to needed business and technical guidance, and by coordinating outreach and education/training activities in support of local agriculture.
Sustainability Initiative
Dedicated to infusing the principles of sustainability in four areas of campus activity: curriculum, research, public service and operations.
Programs & Projects
ATLAST Project
Encourages and facilitates the use of software in the teaching of linear algebra.
CATLS: The Consortium for the Advancement of Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
Provides faculty with the structure, support, and environment for renewal, development, and advancement to work together to generate innovative and critical conversations and activities focusing on teaching, learning, and scholarship.
Changing Lives Through Literature (CLTL)
Provides an alternative sentencing program based on the power of literature to transform lives through reading and group discussion.
College Now
Provides access to academically disadvantaged students and gives them strong support while they are enrolled. College Now is a special admissions and support program for low-income and/or first-generation college students.
Cooperative Education Program
A program within the College of Engineering that combines classroom education with workplace learning and the opportunity to "earn while you learn."
E-Commerce Network
Enhances communication and facilitates sharing of resources among Southeastern Massachusetts firms interested in electronic business.
German American Exchange Program
Provides information for German students who are planning to attend UMass Dartmouth, and for UMass Dartmouth students who are planning to study abroad in Germany.
Honors Program
Supports UMass Dartmouth students who are interested in pursuing more challenging academic activities through special courses, an honors area in the Residence Halls, contests, events, conferences, retreats and the Annual Honors Convocation.
IMPULSE Program
Combines an integrated first-year engineering curriculum with active collaborative learning, teamwork, and the latest technology to help students gain skills needed in their engineering majors and future careers.
New England Gaming Research Project
A project of the Center for Policy Analysis, the Gaming Research Project provides policymakers, the general public, and the media with independent and objective research on the economic and fiscal impacts of gaming in the New England region.
SimCalc
A project of the Kaput Center for Research and Innovation in Mathematics Education, SimCalc seeks changes in the mathematics curriculum by introducing powerful mathematical ideas such as calculus to a wider and younger population.
Spotlight Program
Provides an academic year filled with thought-provoking presentations, small group discussions, short-term courses, and field trips for regional high school students demonstrating academic or artistic achievement.
Study Abroad
The Academic Advising Center offers students semester-long opportunities to study abroad under the direction of UMD advisors or independently. The Division of Professional and Continuing Education (DCE) offers faculty guided summer abroad programs.
Upward Bound
Provides a college preparatory program for disadvantaged high school students attending New Bedford High School, Westport High, and Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School to generate the academic skills and motivation necessary for gaining admission to and succeeding in post-secondary education.
Workers Education Program
Arnold M. Dubin Labor Education Center's Workers' Education Program (WEP) offers free Adult Basic Education classes funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education. These classes include Citizenship, three levels of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and three levels of General Educational Development (GED).
