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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.

New Video: Introducing the Center for Applied Research in Postsecondary Education (CARPE) at AIR

CARPE is committed to improving postsecondary education for all students by generating rigorous evidence and connecting research and practice. Watch this video to learn more!

Seven Lessons Learned About Building Linked Data Systems

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Seven lessons for building linked data systems that incorporate longer-term measures, including postsecondary education, workforce, and civic engagement outcomes.

Higher Ed: Who Pays?

AIR’s Dr. Rachel Dinkes joined panelists from academia, policymaking, and the U.S. higher education system to discuss who should foot the bill as postsecondary education expands in the United States.

CARPE Presents: Leveraging Postsecondary ‘Nudges’ During Social Distancing

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