An educational research program long associated with the university is increasing the size of its building to keep up with an expanded statewide mission.
The Research and Curriculum Unit held groundbreaking ceremonies in July for a 4,500 square-foot expansion of its existing offices at 601 Hogan St., the former Starkville post office location.
Established 30 years ago, the RCU is a joint program of the state education department and Mississippi State. In recent years, it has played a key role in development of the Tech-Prep academic framework for state secondary schools. It also is heavily involved in creating a new assessment to help determine the work readiness of students completing state vocational education courses.
Additionally, the RCU creates customized training materials for work force enhancement and has worked with the Mississippi Manufacturers Association to introduce changes in workplace requirements for the 21st century.
Its director is Rebecca Love-Wilkes. In recognition of the unit's contributions, the National Association of State Directors of Vocational-Technical Education Consortium recently presented Wilkes the 1996-97 Outstanding Contribution to Vocational-Technical Education Award.
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