The Center for Public Service Research and Training (CPSRT), established in 2002,is a division of the Institute for Health and Social Policy (IHSP), a multi-purpose research institute of The University of Akron. CPSRT evolved from the Center for Urban Studies, established at The University of Akron in 1967. CPSRT’s mission is to assist the local, regional and state community in the identification, evaluation and remediation of broadly defined social and economic problems in the community. CPSRT offers its services to governments of all levels, to community foundations, to human service agencies and to community organizations. Particular expertise is available in the following areas: program evaluation and program improvement strategies; strategic program planning; strategic management; community needs assessment; community planning and the conceptualization and design of research projects.
CPSRT draws upon the full range of senior research associates, professional staff and related research centers available at IHSP, as well as faculty and doctoral students from across the University.