An initiative in the Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership, OCCRL uses research and evaluation at Illinois to improve policies, programs, and practices that enhance community college education and equity for all learners. |
Network News Newsletter
Discover in the latest Network News valuable regional workshops, sponsored by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), designed to bring together educators to network, become inspired, and discover best practices. Other items in the newsletter include a WFYI Indianapolis article on the struggle of attaining a four-year degree via transfer, exciting OCCRL staff and affiliate-member news, and a spring publication by the League for Innovation in the Community College.
OCCRL has created many podcasts over the years highlighting the expertise and experiences of students, scholars, and practitioners in the P-20 education field. Discover the numerous Democracy’s College, Student Spotlight, and Scholarly Personal Narratives podcasts that promote educational equity, justice, and excellence for all students.
Fall 2023 UPDATE on Research and Leadership - "Equity in Uncertain Times"
Read the individual articles from the Fall 2023 issue:
- Understanding SFAA v. Harvard and the Potential Impact on Community Colleges
- Improving and Ensuring Transfer is a Matter of Equity
- Reforming Developmental Education in Illinois
- Creating Opportunities: The Role of Community Colleges in Empowering Student Parents
Meet Peter Bahr
"Nothing about the start of my life or my early college experiences hinted at where I would be now or what I would be doing."
Meet Erin L. Castro
"While attending a community college was a critical part of my educational journey, I also think it's important to be real about the transition to a four-year institution. My transfer experience was difficult."
Meet Keith Wood
"I want to offer words of encouragement to anyone who is on the fence about taking courses at a community college."