Centers & Institutes

The Catholic and Dominican Institute promotes the college’s Dominican heritage; advances the Dominican charism of study and service; provides a forum for discussion of contemporary ethical issues; and enhances Catholic and Jewish dialogue.

The Center for Adolescent Research and Development (CARD) is a clearinghouse for research initiatives that include the psychological, social, cultural, educational, and health-related issues endemic to contemporary adolescents and young adults.

The Center on Aging and Disability Policy (CADP) promotes an interdisciplinary perspective dedicated to excellence in research and scholarship in the field of gerontology.

The Center for Cybersecurity provides program guidance and oversight to our Cybersecurity major and concentration; brings expert speakers to campus; provides cyber defense resources to the campus and the community; and more.

The Collaborative for Equity in Literacy Learning (CELL) offers services to parents and teachers of students PreK-12, and provides research in reading and writing processes and instruction.

The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness is dedicated to bridging the gap between Mount Saint Mary College and the Newburgh community. Its purpose is simple yet significant: to provide health, wellness, educational, and professional services for underserved individuals and families in the local area, including the uninsured.

The Teaching and Learning Cooperative (TLC) at Mount Saint Mary College promotes the professional development of faculty who embody the College’s commitment to academic excellence and bridges the gap between the technical and the pedagogical.