Based on SIUE’s stated mission and historical commitment, the mission of the East St. Louis Center is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families in East St. Louis and surrounding urban communities. The Center, through research, identifies urban community needs and opportunities.
The Center plays a role in SIUE’s baccalaureate, professional, and master’s programs by supporting clinical and practicum experience. The Center assigns first priority to encouraging, supporting, and improving the educational success of the residents of East St. Louis and surrounding urban communities. The Center provides comprehensive programs, services and training in the areas of education, health, social services and the arts.
To become a nationally recognized service delivery center that offers exemplary services and innovative programs that equip diverse populations for responsible citizenship, productive employment and economic development in a changing global society.
Empowering People. . . Strengthening Communities
East St. Louis Center
601 J.R. Thompson Drive
Box 1200
East St. Louis, Illinois 62201
Phone: (618) 482-6913
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