K-12 academic preparation and community education programs
Public service and professional advising
Cheadle Esau collection room at the new Center Photo by Tony Mastres
By housing a permanent repository of biological specimens, CCBER has developed the expertise to provide assistance with collection protocols, preparation and preservation techniques, and information on valuable research specimens. By providing access to these specimens, CCBER supports the teaching of diverse undergraduate courses in many departments on campus, as well as the research interests of faculty, graduate, undergraduate students and staff.
Natural Lands management of the campus native areas is coordinated and supervised by CCBER staff and fulfills the University’s obligation to provide stewardship of biodiversity-rich campus lands. These areas serve as an on-campus living laboratory for studies in plant and restoration ecology, and vertebrate biology. Students gain internship credit by participation in restoration and management activities.
CCBER’s academic preparation programs enhance the next generation’s role in the study and preservation of biodiversity. The “Kids in Nature” program serves the educational and outreach mission of the university and brings hundreds of school children to our facilities each year. Community education programs are offered year-round through tours, workshops and a regular seminar series. Providing valuable scientific information and advice to public and private entities is also an important role provided by the CCBER’s Staff and Faculty Curators.
As CCBER settles into its new campus home, we look forward to expanding our commitment to the educational and research missions of this unique campus. We thank our many donors and friends both on and off campus who have contributed to the development of the Cheadle Center.
