The Center for Policy Research was formally established in September 1987. The primary focus of the Center is for public policy research and analysis within the University community. It serves multidisciplinary, cross-departmental, and University-wide roles, and promotes the goal of increasing the University's level of sponsored research activity. The Center promotes, encourages, and supports significant policy-related research of both fundamental and applied character. Research focusing on issues at all levels of government (international, national, state, regional, and local) is encouraged.