These centers and institutes enable faculty members and students to work with one another, other institutions and representatives of the civic, corporate and philanthropic communities on issues, projects and programs related to UMKC’s academic strengths and interests.
The Applied Language Institute (ALI) offers comprehensive English as second language (ESL) instruction for academic, personal and professional purposes. ALI courses aim to provide students with an understanding of U.S. culture and values while acknowledging students’ own cultures and languages.
The Center for Economic Information uses technology in support of economic decision-makers in both the public and private sectors.
The Harry S. Truman Center for Governmental Affairs aims to be a link and resource for all its initiatives as well as a place where people can connect to explore the broad field of its charge: governmental affairs.
The mission of the Center for Midwestern Studies is to encourage and disseminate innovative research, teaching and public programming about the American Midwest.