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The Policy, Research, & Practice Disconnect

Dr. Al Solano

For example, some university researchers have convinced themselves (and policy makers too) that counting words on college documents and websites is an effective methodology to make assumptions about practice. A recent research paper analyzed community college institutional research office mission statements.

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Transformational Change: Challenges & Opportunities

Dr. Al Solano

I work with the team lead and institutional research to have the equity gap data ready for the team’s kick-off. Community college students spend most of their time in college in an in-person or online/remote classroom. Infusing equity intentionality in the work is also key.