We are addressing our goals through:
Rigorous Research
Interdisciplinary research is necessary to inform education leaders on many important policy issues, including: collegiate attainment and workforce development; access and retention of underprivileged populations in higher education; the impact of various accountability systems; teacher preparation, effectiveness and retention; and the design of an effective system of pre-kindergarten education.
Policy Discussions
The Center hosts presentations of policy-relevant research and structures discussions among policymakers as a means of facilitating the development of policy.
Quality Data
The Center houses access to national, state and local databases, and provides computer access to restricted data in a secure data lab.
Educational Exchange
The Center provides an intellectual home where students and faculty share and develop their interests in education through mentorship for students and junior faculty, opportunities for students to work with faculty on research grants and participate in the policy outreach efforts of the Center, and a biweekly seminar series that provides an opportunity for faculty and graduate students to present their research.