Centers and Outreach Programs

Bates Family Study Center

• Child Development Center
  This laboratory preschool for student training, research and service to the community includes the Oregon Head Start Program.
• Family Policy Program
  Supported by the Barbara Emily Knudson Endowment, this program offers education, applied research and evaluation to improve the well-being of individuals and families across the lifespan.

Hallie Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families
The Center promotes the development and well-being of children and families by generating, translating, applying, and sharing knowledge.

Center for Healthy Aging Research
The Center for Healthy Aging Research is a community of researchers dedicated to studying aging related issues including Diet, Genes and Aging; Bone Health, Exercise, and Function in Aging; Psychosocial Factors and Optimal Aging; and Social and Ethical Issues in Technologies for Healthy Aging.

Methodology Core
The Health and Human Sciences Methodology Core is a group of faculty and graduate students that come together to facilitate the exchange of statistical and methodological expertise through departmental degree programs, regular "At the Core" meetings, and at an annual OSU Summer Institute for Research Methodology in the Health and Social Sciences. Methodology Core members are also available for consultation on faculty and student research and for the support of research applications.

Extension Family and Community Development Program
This program of the Oregon State University Extension Service, offers educational opportunities to help Oregon families meet the practical challenges of daily life

IMPACT: Individualized Movement and Physical Activity for Children Today
This weekly activity matches Corvallis area children with disabilities with OSU students who guide the children in a variety of physical activities.

KidSpirit
This year round program provides physical and educational activities for youth in the Corvallis area.

Multiple Sclerosis Exercise Program
This program provides a quality, supportive, and individualized exercise program for persons with multiple sclerosis

Team Oregon
A partnership with Oregon Department of Transportation, Team Oregon provides rider skills training throughout Oregon for motorcyclists of all ability levels and experience.