Our Services
We provide various services, but we have identified three of our most common listed below.
Our Foundational Needs Assessment service helps educational institutions uncover critical gaps, challenges, and opportunities that may be hindering their success. By engaging stakeholders, analyzing data, and conducting in-depth evaluations, we provide actionable insights to guide improvement efforts. This process empowers schools, community colleges, and universities to make informed decisions that align with their goals and address the unique needs of their students and communities.
With our Evaluation and Impact Assessment and Policy Analysis and Recommendations services, we focus on ensuring institutional initiatives are both effective and equitable. We measure program success through evidence-based evaluations and provide actionable insights to improve outcomes. Additionally, we help institutions analyze their policies to promote equity, access, and compliance with evolving regulations. Our recommendations help leaders implement meaningful changes that enhance student success and foster inclusive, thriving learning environments.
Objective: Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities within the institution or program.
Services Offered:
Conduct surveys, focus groups, and interviews to gather stakeholder input.
Analyze data to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth.
Provide a comprehensive report with recommendations for improvement.
Example: Assessing the effectiveness of existing student support services at a community college.
Needs Assessment
Policy Analysis & Recommendations
Objective: Assess and refine institutional policies to improve equity, access, and outcomes.
Services Offered:
Analyze institutional policies and their alignment with promising practices.
Provide recommendations for revising or implementing policies to support student success.
Offer guidance on compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Use Focus Groups, Correlational, or Mixed-Methods Research Designs
Example: Reviewing community college transfer policies to ensure equitable access for underserved students.
Evaluation & Impact Assessment
Objective: Measure the effectiveness, policies, or interventions of programs, student services, and curricular initiatives.
Services Offered:
Create evaluation frameworks aligned with institutional goals using logic models and theories of change.
Conduct formative and summative assessments to track program performance.
Provide actionable insights based on quantitative and qualitative data.
Use Random-Controlled Trial (RCT), Quasi-Experimental, Correlational, or Mixed-Methods Research Designs
Example: Evaluating the success of a college's first-year student retention program or a high school tutoring initiative.
