 In profile is the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University. The mission of the College is to enhance public service and the quality of urban life. Established in 1977, the College recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary by moving into its new facility and appointing a new Dean. In 2001, Mark S. Rosentraub became the second dean of the College. Rosentraub succeeded David C. Sweet who left the College to become President of Youngstown State University.
The College has been home to the Urban Center, long recognized as one of the nations largest university-based urban outreach units. In 2002, the Urban Center was reorganized into a number of integrated centers and initiatives. The collective mission of these research centers is to investigate issues and challenges facing urban communities and apply the Colleges resources to practical solutions. The Research Centers now include the following:
- Center for Neighborhood Development
- Center for Economic Development
- Center for Housing Research and Policy
- Center for Nonprofit Policy and Practice
- Center for Public Management
- Center for Sacred Landmarks
- Great Lakes Environmental Finance Center
- Northern Ohio Data & Information Service
- Ohio Center for the Advancement of Women in Public Service
- Ruth Ratner Miller Center for Greater Clevelands Future
- Unger Croatia Center for Local Government Leadership
- Urban Child Research Cente
With a faculty/staff roster of over 120, the college offers degrees in ten program areas, and enrolls 400 students majoring in undergraduate and graduate programs. The Colleges specialty of city management and urban policy is ranked second in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report, and in the top eight among schools of urban affairs.
For more information, visit www.urban.csuohio.edu.
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