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.
