Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership | We are a data-driven, solution-focused research center that strives to develop strategies in response to the complex challenges of educational access and leadership through practice, policy, and change. | College of Education at California State University Fullerton

A Patriotic Employer Recognition for Dr. Person

Dr. Dawn Person was recognized by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) as a patriotic employer after being nominated by a former employee, Yu-Ting Chiu, who was recently deployed. ESGR’s mission is to develop and promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees. Read more...

Our Mission

The Center’s vision and mission include Global Issues, Diversity, Assessment, Evaluation, Leadership, Access, and Social Justice. The center emphasizes the value of bringing together faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates who work together with educational partners to provide a strong foundation for quality work.

Research Symposium

The College of Education, the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D.), and the college’s Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (C-REAL) hosted a Research Symposium on February 20, 2013.

Addressing Students Achievement Gap

C-REAL examines challenges in student achievement, such as teacher quality, school climate, educational leadership, and research on college student persistence.

Maywood Educational Fair

The graduate students of the Masters of Science in Higher Education program in coordination with C-REAL held 4th Annual Maywood Educational Fair on October 20, 2012. The Educational Fair is our opportunity to demonstrate to students and their families how obtaining a college degree is possible. Workshops will be held for K-12 students, adult learners, and parents focusing on interventions ranging from financial aid, ...