Research Areas

Elementary and Secondary Experiences

  • Factors that impact academic success
  • Program effectiveness
  • Impact of high school participation and engagement
  • Chronic absenteeism and dropout impact on high school and college retention and completion

Postsecondary Preparation and Success

  • Postsecondary enrollment, retention, and completion
  • Barriers to postsecondary access, retention, and completion
  • High school and college dropouts opportunities to return to school
  • Feedback to high schools on educational experiences in college

Workforce Preparedness

  • Workforce sector and wage information by degree and area of study
  • Educational commitment and academic engagement role in workplace readiness
  • Alignment between employment needs and postsecondary education