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. Contact Us
Stuck on your Research?
Research is tough, but we're here to help.
CESR offers a wide variety of workshops related to your research that you can leverage to get your academic publications off the ground.
Check out our workshop schedule for this semester to attend a workshop and improve the skills you need to conduct your research.
Contact and Hours
Contact Dr. Aaron Hoy, Center for Excellence in Scholarship and Research (CESR) Director, for services and office hours.
Consulting Services
CESR consultants are available to help with nearly every aspect of research and scholarly work, from research design and data analysis to manuscript editing.
Distinguished Faculty Scholars
Since 2008, over 50 faculty members have been recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars, honoring their contributions to diverse scholarly fields.
Contact and Hours
The CESR Director and our team of consultants are available for in-person and virtual meetings and by email.
Staff
The CESR staff have wide-ranging skills and experiences related to research and scholarly activity, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.
