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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!

A Snapshot of the Shifting Landscape of Noncredit Community College Workforce Education

This recent publication seeks to better understand noncredit workforce education and its future.

Investigating the Capacity of HBCU's to Support Low-Income STEM Students

AIR is conducting mixed-methods research to better understand how HBCUs can further develop, accommodate, and graduate low-income STEM students.

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Evaluation of Texas Financial Aid Application Requirement for High School Graduation

AIR is examining the implementation and outcomes associated with Texas House Bill 3, which requires high school students to complete a financial aid application in order to graduate.

IPEDS Resource Page

This AIR-created resource page provides information on the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) data collection and release process and provides guidance for data reporters and users.

AIR Equity Initiative Roundtable- Building Bridges to Equity

This recent roundtable discussion explored approaches to reducing bias and promoting diversity and inclusion within organizations in the grant-making and policymaking process.

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