The school serves as an intellectual focal point at Rutgers University for the examination of societal problems and solutions. Research undertakings are governed by a strong commitment to quality through the use of sound social science theory and methods and to full dissemination of results and peer review of findings. Research is carried out on a wide variety of challenging topics. Specialized centers, established by the university`s Board of Governors, carry out large-scale projects and are supported by external funding. The centers support the educational and public service mission by focusing research in the substantive areas of the school`s strength and by supporting students, faculty, and staff in those areas.
