About

Mission

The Tate Grant and Innovation Center is committed to promoting research, innovation, and grant and contract acquisition in the College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University by:

• Proposing initiatives, developing policies and helping administer policies regarding the center’s mission.
• Providing recognition to those who excel in research, innovation, and grant and contract acquisition.
• Providing funds to facilitate research and grant writing.
• Facilitating connections with external partners.
• Developing and disseminating materials related to the college’s research, innovation, and grant and contract acquisition.

Vision

To become the research and development arm of the college widely recognized by both internal and external stakeholders.