Office of Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL)
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. |
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Network News Newsletter
Developmental education is a critical issue at community colleges, according to a new UPDATE on Research and Leadership piece by Nina Owolabi and Stacy Bennett. Discover why in OCCRL's latest Network News.
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