Centers & Institutes

Campus Centers and Institutes (CCIs) are organized around a scholarly, creative, research, education, and/or public service activity that combines the interests and expertise of individuals, departments or administrative units. They may draw on the expertise of resources external to the campus and may offer services to constituents beyond the campus community. While CCIs by their nature and location serve the campus community, their focus may not be exclusively internal.

Barbara Ann Ward Language Center

Barbara Ann Ward Language Center (BAWLC)

  • Director: Drake Langford
  • Location: Jerome Richfield 316
  • Phone: 818-677-3470

Learn more about the Barbara Ann Ward Language Center


Center for the Study of the Peoples of the Americans

  • Director: Alicia Ivonne Estrada, Ph.D.
  • Location: Jerome Richfield Hall, Room 121B
  • Phone: 818-677-2737

Learn more about the Center for the Study of the People of the Americans


Central American Research and Policy Institute

  • Location: Jerome Richfield Hall, Room 254D
  • Phone: 818-677-6487

Learn more about the Central American Research and Policy Institute


China Institute

Learn more about the China Institute.


Humanities Research Lab

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Institute of Feminist Studies and Social Action

  • Director: Dr. Tina Beyene
  • Location: Jerome Richfield Hall, Room 340M
  • Phone: 818-677-5641

Learn more about the Institute of Feminist Studies and Social Action.


Center for the Digital Humanities

Center for the Digital Humanities

Learn more about the Center for the Digital Humanities


Women's Research and Resource Center, 18356 Halsted Avenue, Northridge, CA 91330

Women's Research and Resource Center

  • Director: Shira Brown
  • Location: 18356 Halsted Avenue, Northridge, CA 91330
  • Phone: 818-677-2780

Learn more about the Women's Research and Resource Center