CSSME Centers and Institutes
Center for Mathematics
The Center for Mathematics provides peer tutoring for 100- and 200-level math, computer science, and data science courses. Tutors can help you to better understand course material, improve study skills and improve note-taking techniques. Peer mentors may also be assigned to specific Math courses in order to provide additional support for learning in the computational sciences.
Criminology Institute for Research and Training (CIRT)
The vision of the Criminology Institute for Research and Training (CIRT) is to become a catalyst and leader in research for criminal justice related organizations locally and nationwide.
CIRT is designed to offer a variety of academic pursuits including: education for students and training for criminal justice professionals; engaging in local, regional, and nationwide criminal justice research and policy events; publishing and promoting high-level multidisciplinary research; expanding faculty and student reach in grant and funding opportunities; and coordinating further collaboration with local criminal justice agencies.
The CIRT has four specific functions:
- Encourage networking and collaboration between UT scholars and criminal justice agencies and businesses;
- Provide learning resources and training for students, faculty and criminal justice professionals;
- Prepare students for future careers in the ever-changing field of criminal justice; and
- Provide a central hub for the intersection of research, training and student engagement within the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Henry B. Plant Museum
Since 1933, the Tampa Bay Hotel has been home to the Henry B. Plant Museum and The University of Tampa. The building, renamed Plant Hall, is a National Historic Landmark in recognition of its role as a military headquarters during the Spanish-American War. The Henry B. Plant Museum holds the distinction of accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums. Its mission is to interpret the Tampa Bay Hotel and the experiences of the diverse individuals who contributed to its success. The Museum ignites thought and transports visitors to another era through exhibits and innovative programs. Original furnishings and artifacts and a dynamic self-guided audio tour immerse visitors in the opulence of a Gilded Age seasonal resort hotel.
The Henry B. Plant Museum is led by Executive Director and Associate Professor of History, Dr. Charles McGraw Groh, and provides internship and learning opportunities for University of Tampa students.
Problem Solving Institute (PSI)
CSSME’s Problem-Solving Institute partners with Tampa Bay organizations to assist in institutional problem-solving through university-community collaborations that foster student learning and engagement and improve the effectiveness of Tampa Bay non-profit organizations and other local social impact initiatives. The PSI is an example of President Dahlberg’s emphasis on impacting people and communities through experiential learning. PSI activities align with the goals in CSSME’S Strategic Plan to prepare students for lifelong success, broaden community engagement and access, and to enhance faculty and staff support and development through institutional excellence.
The PSI brings speakers to campus and organizes an annual CSSME Student Problem-Solving Competition, modeled after the successful annual competition designed by the Association of Applied and Clinical Sociology (aacsnet.net). Interdisciplinary student teams work to provide solutions to real-world problems submitted by local organizations. Winning teams receive recognition and are awarded prizes.
Housed in the University of Tampa’s Department of Sociology, the PSI is headed by a director and an interdisciplinary Steering Committee.
Director: Damien Contessa, Sociology
Steering Committee Members:
Lori Jacques, Computer Science
Ana Figueroa, Education
Binod Rimal, Mathematics
Amanda Osuna, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Kayla Toohy, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Christine Guo, Political Science
Meredith Elzy, Psychology
Suzanne Ensmann, Education
Bruce Friesen, Sociology, Ex-Officio