Welcome to the Community Research & Services (CRS) Division at UNC Charlotte Urban Institute!

Our objective is to provide the highest but affordable quality research services and technical assistance to help organizations, policymakers and educators achieve their goals in a timely manner. Established in 1981, CRS is the oldest standing division within the Urban Institute.

Services - What We Offer

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As a full-service applied research facility, CRS conducts needs assessments, program evaluations, focus groups, and citizen opinion surveys of both target and general populations. With our experienced staff and advanced technical facilities, CRS can offer a range of services tailored to the needs of the client.

Our capabilities include:

• Applied Research Services
  1. Data Collection
  2. Data Entry & Verification
  3. Writing & Publication
• Community Outreach
• Other Services

Who’s who and how to contact:

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Staff Directory

• Sean Langley, Division Director, slangley@uncc.edu , 704.687.4290
• Ann Baker, Social Research Specialist, akbaker@uncc.edu , 704.687.2872
• Eric Caratao, Social Research Specialist, fcaratao@uncc.edu , 704.687.2317 
• Kevin Hart, Survey Center Supervisor, khart12@uncc.edu , 704.687.2230

Where is Community Research & Services Division located?

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Mailing address:

UNC Charlotte Urban Institute
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
Campus location:
Colvard South, Suite 1035A
(building # 32 on campus map at http://facilities.uncc.edu/maps/ )
Nearest visitor parking: Cone Decks