The Center for Excellence in Scholarship and Research (CESR) is a support center for faculty, staff, and students at Minnesota State University, Mankato who are engaged in research or scholarly activity. No matter where you are with your scholarship – whether you are just dreaming up an idea or you are looking for ways to share your published work – CESR is here to help.
Faculty Fishbowl Fridays
Have a project you’re developing? A concept you’re still shaping? A draft you’d love to test-drive? Join us for Faculty Fishbowl Fridays — a relaxed series of Zoom sessions where faculty share in-progress work and invite feedback from a supportive audience.
Graduate Student Mentorship Program
Developed and offered jointly by CESR, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), and the College of Graduate Studies and Research, this program aims to enhance the mentoring culture among graduate faculty and students at our university.
Distinguished Faculty Scholars
Since 2008, over 50 faculty members have been recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars, honoring their contributions to diverse scholarly fields.
Staff
The CESR staff have wide-ranging skills and experiences related to research and scholarly activity, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.
