Centers & Institutes
A suite of resources available for every educational need.
In modern times, it is not always easy to find people who have real knowledge and resources to share. Our human-centered emphasis at Cal Lutheran transcends this phenomenon with passionate professionals who work toward a worthy cause.
Whether your interest is sociocultural, economic, educational, athletic, or simply a joy for lifelong learning, our numerous centers and institutes offer something of value to everybody.
What's an institute, exactly?
An institute is a designated organization of people who work together to study a specific topic or advocate for a certain cause.
At Cal Lutheran, our centers and institutes cover a wide scope of specialties — offering useful community services and conducting advanced research.
Browse over a dozen of our centers and institutes at Cal Lutheran.
Center for Global Engagement
CGE serves as a catalyst to infuse global learning and perspectives into the academic and co-curricular experience at Cal Lutheran.
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Steven Dorfman Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
This center houses a full service co-work space in Westlake Village where startups can collaborate and seek expertise.
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Sarah W. Heath Center for Equality and Justice
CEJ supports organizations with similar goals and helps students have a positive impact on the community.
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Center for Nonprofit Leadership
Offering practical and affordable professional development opportunities for nonprofit leaders in Ventura County.
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Autism and Communication Center
This center offers resources resources to P-20 students with autism and the people who support them.
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Center for Economic Research and Forecasting
CERF provides accurate, well-documented forecasts about the economy to businesses and agencies.
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The Elton and Janice Gallegly Center for Public Service and Civic Engagement
A non-partisan center for students seeking meaningful ways to serve in the government and nonprofit arenas.
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Center for Economics of Social Issues
CESI promotes discussions on value-based leadership and social progress both at Cal Lutheran and in the larger community.
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Center for Lifelong Learning
Non-degree educational opportunities for our community, including our new “Fifty and Better” program.
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Community Counseling Centers
These centers in Westlake and Oxnard provide affordable counseling services to our communities.
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Center for Active Learning
Promoting active learning in science classrooms at Cal Lutheran and Oxnard College.
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Center for Academic Service-Learning
CASL works with faculty to provide opportunities for students to use what they learn in class to improve their community.
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Center for Performance Excellence
CPE helps our student-athletes train their bodies and minds to reach their athletic potential.
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Center for Innovative Learning
Preparing educators to meet the academic and social needs of 21st century learners.
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