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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!

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Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, distance education has become an important way to deliver college classes while helping to keep students safe. Click the link to learn more.

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Learn more about the role bridge programs play in diversifying who gets considered for STEM graduate programs.

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How Can Colleges Better Support Adult Students? Offer Flexibility and Resources to Support Balancing Multiple Responsibilities.

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Watch this video to learn how networks of professional development providers work collectively to support higher education administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

Learn About Social Network Analysis

Research suggests that the structure of relationships may have meaningful implications for what can be accomplished by a network. Click the link to learn more.

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