The Center's educational mission is a multi-faceted one. Executive and professional education short courses and seminars are offered. The Center also sponsors the Wisconsin Housing Conference and an annual Outlook Symposium examining market trends regionally and nationally. Outreach activity includes the above educational offerings, which are available to both the professional community and the public at large, plus a variety of additional opportunities. Faculty Fellows make appearances and undertake seminars on behalf of the Center before community and professional groups and individual firms.
Applied research is undertaken on community development issues.
Recent examples include studies evaluating redevelopment plan for a regional shopping center which directs its profits in support of University activities. A program of scholarship and fellowship aid is provided to undergraduate and graduate students. Finally, a Distinguished Lecture Series, currently sponsored through a grant from the Mortgage Bankers Association, makes possible the appearance of recognized leaders from among the academic and professional communities nationwide. A final component of the outreach program of the Center which provided enrichment to the curriculum is a series of international courses and field trips. Organized and directed by Rod Matthews, these offerings provide opportunities to students, faculty, alumni, and the public at large to gain intensive exposure to foreign real estate markets and institutions.