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Grounded in Practice, Informed by Research

Welcome to CARPE, the AIR center committed to improving postsecondary education for today’s students by generating rigorous evidence and helping those in the field connect research and practice. Watch this video to learn more!

Register for our June 8th Webinar on Industry-Led Public–Private Partnerships

Register for our upcoming webinar June 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. ET on industry-led public–private partnerships’ initiatives with postsecondary institutions. Hear findings from our new report and lessons learned from leaders.

New Blog Post: Understanding Adult Learner’s Journey

This Lumina Foundation blog post discusses a new AIR study which aims to better understand adult learners’ educational journeys and what institutions can change to better support adults in pursuing a degree—especially Black, Latino, and Native American students.

New Journal Article: Validating the Multicultural Teaching Competency Scale in Higher Education

Sampling faculty from 10 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), this recent publication presents a validated multicultural teaching competency scale for instructors in postsecondary education.

New Research on Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Community College Students

This new research brief highlights findings from eight community colleges implementing multilevel approaches to support student mental health, including key facilitators for and barriers to their success.

New Issue of Higher Education e-Digest: Supporting Transfer Students

The National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE), managed by AIR, distributes a Higher Education e-Digest. The most recent issue focuses on resources for supporting transfer student pathways to success.

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