The College of Business Center for Human Resources Development and Leadership Studies is a regional resource for organizations to learn about the latest HR issues; to access one-of-a-kind tools to implement strategic HR; to partner with leaders from academia; to consult in institutional research projects that address business challenges; and to discuss day-to-day challenges to increase the effectiveness of employees with other leaders and faculty. The Center enhances the College of Business’s Vision 2005+ to be a distinguishable leader among universities in the provision of human-resource-related academic programs. It supports the overall mission to provide high-quality, career-advancing business education opportunities within an environment of lifelong learning.