Title Centers at Salem State Salem State is proud of its many centers and institutes, serving the student community and beyond. Center Name Contact Information Center for Academic Excellence cae@salemstate.edu 978.542.6215 Center for Childhood and Youth Studies Yvonne Vissing 978.542.6144 Center for Civic Engagement Cynthia Lynch 978.542.2873 Center for Creative and Performing Arts Karen Gahagan 978.542.7890 Center for Economic Development and Sustainability Lorri Krebs 978.542.2247 Center for Educational Leadership Megin Charner-Laird 978.542.2547 Center for Entrepreneurial Activities bsb@salemstate.edu 978.542.6608 Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Christopher Mauriello 978.542.7129 Center for International Business and Economic Studies bsb@salemstate.edu 978.542.6608 Center for International Education cie@salemstate.edu 978.542.6351 Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Jeramie Silveira, 978-542-6694 Center for Research and Creative Activities Michele Louro 978.542.2419 Center for Teaching Innovation Eliza Bobek 978.542.4949 Mary G. Walsh Writing Center Albert DeCiccio 978.542.3007 Veterans Center Sam Ohannesian 978.542.6085 Small Business Development Center sbdc@salemstate.edu 978.542.6343 William H. Bates Center for Public Affairs Kani Sathasivam 978.542.7435