--- title: Academic Centers date: 2022-02-04T13:57:00-06:00 author: Click Rain Admin canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/offices-and-services/academic-centers" section: Pages --- # Academic Centers Dordt’s mission extends beyond the classroom to include alumni and the broader community. That is why the university hosts a variety of services and supporting programs like those you see on the left. [Academic Resources ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/offices-and-services/academic-centers/academic-resources) ![A picture of the science building with the sundial in the foreground](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/IMG_7235-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=43&f=webp&c=3f8f54db&v=26da52ef0e3374364eb8daabfe1af4eb65f6a32d69fb6e55b738dc9cc943f41b) ![]() ## Academic Center Links Dordt has a variety of academic centers from the Stepping Stones preschool to the Kielstra Center for Research and Grants. [### Academic Enrichment Center A free service available to all Dordt students, the Academic Enrichment Center at Dordt seeks to enable students to maximize their learning in their courses and to equip them with the skills needed to function both within an academic community and as lifelong independent learners. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/offices-and-services/academic-centers/academic-enrichment-center) [### Andreas Center The mission of the Andreas Center is to advance the development and influence of Reformational thought and its service to God's kingdom by broadening the generational and geographical impact of Dordt University. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/offices-and-services/academic-centers/andreas-center) [### Center for the Advancement of Christian Education The Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (CACE) is a vision of the Sid & Carol Verdoorn Foundation, Dordt University, and Christian school thought leaders from around the world. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/offices-and-services/academic-centers/center-for-the-advancement-of-christian-education) [### K and K Dooyema Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation The K and K Dooyema Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation will provide students and alumni with best business practices and guidance rooted in a reformed Christian context, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship and innovation in non-profit, for-profit, and family business organizations. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/offices-and-services/academic-centers/k-and-k-dooyema-center-for-entreprenuership-and-innovation) [### Kielstra Center for Research and Grants The Kielstra Center for Research and Grants is a multidisciplinary research and scholarship incubator that seeks to expand faculty and student perspectives and competencies across disciplines. The Kielstra Center provides opportunities for enhancing faculty scholarship and expanding undergraduate research. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/offices-and-services/academic-centers/kielstra-center-research-and-grants) [### Stepping Stones Stepping Stones Preschool provides a stimulating and enriching experience for each child, focusing on the emotional, mental, social, and physical needs of each child in a caring classroom environment. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/offices-and-services/academic-centers/stepping-stones) [### Thrive Center The Thrive Center of Dordt University serves the Northwest Iowa region in the areas of behavior therapy and skills acquisition for children. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/offices-and-services/academic-centers/thrive-center) ![An outside view of the front of the Campus Center and Clock Tower, with red lilies in the foreground](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/i-F4Qm985-X3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=000301a7&v=1cfc34eab61998e0301078628825798a584f611c3d6780985488a867619afa3a) ![A picture of a Dordt University Lab](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/i-LrxdZMr-X3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=40413e13&v=9ef121f3c2072f9604fe57a13e34220fa2235271b51bba86a15a2949dd026815) ![A picture of the Gift statue at night](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/i-NJLSMMK-X3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=6689add1&v=9f81a2f6174fa51cad00d3e5e3525779282dc767f90c2451ac6c71e2ca26a9f8) ![A picture of Jacob's Ladder in the Science Building](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/i-QKCJVVz-X3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=1af90e94&v=6ac026d5e50cfeb418acdaea32010e8c927cf012ebb967d149284c217bf9b60f) ![A picture of the science building at night](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/i-SbgWwhn-X3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=521f940e&v=b7fef5ef0e0d12462f43a3c33d5c21ee011a055b953bb0a13b2158531da6e8a4) ![A picture of the campus center as the sun sets](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/i-ZCsW8vF-X3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=df34f4c7&v=13469f2b36e4b6658fd92924632077974ade5cd011fb9239e1323faee354d957) ![A picture of the science building in the evening](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/i-26MVvJw-X3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=ffa72748&v=577fae8aac2f7b41843277f4016c7c2425a7945752059d605101b605f611bb0a) ![A picture of the science building](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/i-F9PwkFp-X3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=e45ed5a6&v=59f0b4bf362be6b46cfd49167738599223812bc2c4f6ab97f701c475c91fe697) ![A picture of Dordt's skywalk](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/i-FSR4w4N-X3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=cc526703&v=feb1a16a0c9d4043967bd81415ed22a11f8e63414872b96df4e1ab230223b7a0) ![A picture of Dordt's Nursing center](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/i-JV5BCzj-X3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=fa6bc091&v=6ca522620050b98970ee9d6586c47e3bd88959ddc42890508fdc0d6f1092639c)