Research Centers
Center for Excellence in Municipal Management
James Robinson, Director
(202) 994-5304, Fax (202) 994- 5389
2033 K Street, NW, Suite 240
http://www.gwu.edu/~cemm/
The Center for Excellence in Municipal Management (CEMM) was created in 1997 to assist the District of Columbia -- and eventually all cities -- in improving the quality of its services. Supported by the Washington area business and foundation community, the CEMM trains DC's senior managers and executives in best practices, public and business management techniques, conducts practical research on the City's critical management issues, and offers expert advice to the City on the basis of that research.
Faculty Director
James Edwin Kee
Professor of Public
Administration
Monroe Hall 302
E
(202)
994-0661
jedkee@gwu.edu
Center for Latin American Issues
James Ferrer, Jr., Director
clai@gwu.edu
(202) 994-5236, Fax (202) 994 5225
2033 K Street, NW, Suite 230 P
The Center for Latin American Issues was authorized to begin operations in November
1998. The center's principal objectives are: 1) To help expand the University's
Latin American Program; 2) To stimulate the preparation of scholarly publications
and articles on Latin America; 3) To conduct educational training programs that
utilize the unique resources of the University and other institutions in Washington
D.C.; 4) To encourage debate on major political, economic, and social issues
affecting Latin America and Latin American-United States Relations. CLAI was
chartered in 2001 for four years.
European Union Research Center
Scheherazade S. Rehman, Director
Associate Professor of International Finance/Business
eucenter@gwu.edu
rehman@gwu.edu
(202) 994-6813, Fax (202) 994
7422
2033 K Street, NW, Suite 230
The European Union Research Center is housed in the Institute for Global Management and
Reserach (IGMR). Its primary mission is to pursue multidisciplinary policy-based research
focusing on the economic, political, and social issues of the European Union (EU),
especially on the interaction of public and private sectors and its implications for
management worldwide. In addition to research, the EU Research Center also
will promote policy dialogue.
International Institute of Tourism Studies
Tyra Hilliard, Director
tyrah@gwu.edu
(202) 994-1081, Fax: (202) 994-0013
600 21st Street, NW, Room 104
The International Institute of Tourism Studies (IITS) attracts scholars and professionals
from around the globe, creating unique opportunities for long-term educational, research
and consulting alliances. IITS analyzes tourism policy using the resources of the
University and Washington metropolitan area. The faculty
associated with IITS are actively engaged in sponsored research and development on
projects that focus on policy formation, administration and communication strategies
related to ecotourism, health tourism, conference and exposition operations, and visitor
destination development/revitalization. IITS was re-chartered in 2000 for
four years.
Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis
Chartered in 2000, the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis supports original research and educational programs about real estate and urban residential, development, and commercial properties. The Center focuses in the real estate and development of the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area and the District of Columbia. The Center also supports research about global housing and economic development as it relates to real estate, urban land use, and provision of housing. The Center’s research and educational efforts are sponsored by the University, the School, the finance department and partners in the community including: The Mortgage Bankers Association, the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, Oliver T. Carr, Jr. and Companies, National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, and the Fannie Mae Foundation.
School Research Initiatives
Council for Family Enterprise
Erik K. Winslow, Executive Director
cfe@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu
(202) 994-9150
Monroe Hall 403
The Council for Family Enterprise hosts round table discussions, workshops, executive
development programs, exchange and networking opportunities and other services to foster a
rich learning experience for family-owned firms. CFE also conducts research on issues
affecting family owned businesses. CFE sponsors include the Stemplar Foundation, Employee
Benefits of America, the National Insurance Corporation and McGuire, Woods, Battle &
Boothe.
Council for the Advancement of Small Business
Charles Toftoy, Executive Director
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Associate Professor of Management Science; Director, Entrepreneurship
Small Business Management
Program
(202) 994-4935
casb@gwu.edu
Hall of Government 102
The Council for the Advancement of Small Business provides small business owners affordable, long-term solutions by using GW and other sponsor resources. CASB promotes research that benefits small business and establishes regional, national and international links between the academic and small business community.
Research Program in Social and Organizational Learning
Stuart Umpleby, Director
Professor of Management
Science
(202) 994-5219, Fax: (202)
995-5225
umpleby@gwu.edu
2033 K Street, NW, Suite 230 M
The Research Program in Social and Organizational Learning conducts research, hosts visiting scholars, organizes conferences and seminars, offers training programs, and manages discussion groups on the Internet. The Research Program uses the methods of continuous quality improvement and contributes to the development of the fields of systems theory and cybernetics.
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