A part of the University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences since 1978, CRS supports the research and teaching missions of the university through its work in applied research, community outreach, program evaluation, and consulting services. CRS is also the US Census Bureau's State Data Center for Vermont.

CRS works with people and communities to address social, economic, and resource-based challenges through applied research, community outreach, program evaluation, and consulting.

CRS offers its clients—small businesses, academics, UVM Extension and other UVM offices, community organizers, health and social service organizations, planners, town governments, and state and federal agencies—professional assistance. For more information see areas of expertise.

CRS staff bring a range of skills and experiences to their project work. They work across disciplines in a collaborative team environment ensuring the highest-quality outcomes for their clients. We are:

• Kelly Hamshaw, Research Project Specialist and Senior Faculty Lecturer in UVM's Department of Community Development and Applied Economics
• Michael Moser, Research Project Specialist and Coordinator for Vermont's Census State Data Center
• Claire Whitehouse, Research Project Specialist
• Andrew Brown, Research Project Specialist
• Fred Schmidt, Center for Rural Studies Founder and Director Emeritus, and UVM Associate Professor Emeritus