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Services

C-REAL partners with educators and community organizations to provide research, evaluation, and professional development services. Our goal is to support data-informed decision-making that promotes equitable educational outcomes and leadership development. Please contact us for inquiries regarding service fees.

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Evaluation & Applied Research

C-REAL approaches evaluation as applied research-rigorous, context-responsive inquiry designed to generate actionable insight for institutions, funders, and stakeholders. Evaluation engagements support both the development of new initiatives and the assessment of existing programs, with particular attention to equity, student experience, and institutional effectiveness. Services include comprehensive evaluation plan development for grant proposals as well as formative and summative evaluation of ongoing projects and initiatives. Evaluation designs are aligned with institutional goals, reporting expectations, and funding requirements.

Original Research &Grant Development

C-REAL designs and leads original research that contributes new knowledge to higher education and educational psychology. This work is distinct from evaluation and is grounded in theory, methodological rigor, and scholarly contribution.

Services include research design, instrument development, data collection and analysis, and collaborative development of competitive research grant proposals. C-REAL partners with institutions and collaborators to conceptualize research that aligns with funding priorities while remaining attentive to student experience and institutional context.

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Area of expertise

Program evaluation design
Grant evaluation plans
Mixed-methods assessment
Student success initiatives
Equity-focused evaluation
Reporting for institutional and external stakeholders

Clients walk away with

A clear, rigorous evaluation framework aligned with institutional and funding priorities
Actionable findings and reporting that inform decision-making, improvement, and accountability

Areas of expertise

Student motivation and identity
Racialized and gendered student experiences
Survey and instrument development
Mixed-method research design
Research grant writing

Clients walk away with:

A well-designed, fundable research project aligned with scholarly and institutional priorities
Strong proposals and research products positioned for external funding and dissemination

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Training & Professional Development

C-REAL designs and facilitates tailored professional learning experiences aligned with institutional goals related to educational access, equity, and student success. Training is curriculum-based, research-informed, and responsive to the specific needs of teams and organizations.

Engagements may include workshops, multi-session learning series, and customized professional development curricula that translate research into practical application for faculty, staff, students, and leadership.

Institutional Climate & Strategy

C-REAL partners with colleges, universities, and educational organizations to examine institutional climate and translate findings into clear, equity-minded strategy. This integrated service connects system-level climate assessment with leadership consultation and capacity building, ensuring that data informs decision-making, planning, and practice.

Using survey research, qualitative inquiry, and institutional data, C-REAL assesses how students, faculty, and staff experience programs, departments, divisions, and campuses. Findings are synthesized into actionable guidance and used to support leaders in aligning priorities, strengthening practice, and advancing student success.

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Areas of expertise

Equity-minded practice
Student motivation and engagement
Supporting historically marginalized students
Culturally responsive pedagogy and programming
Tutoring, Peer Mentoring, and Supplemental Instruction

Clients walk away with:

A shared language and research-informed framework to guide practice
Concrete strategies and tools that can be implemented immediately within programs and teams

Areas of expertise

Campus and divisional climate assessment
Student experience and belonging
Racial and gender climate
Organizational leadership and decision-making
Equity-minded strategy
Data-informed institutional improvement

Clients walk away with:

A clear, data-grounded understanding of institutional climate and strategic priorities
Practical guidance and strengthened leadership capacity to translate findings into sustained institutional practice

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Leadership Lab

A curated, cohort-based leadership experience

Currently accepting applications for Summer 2026 Cohort

The C-REAL Leadership Lab is a two-day, cohort-based experience designed for education leaders seeking dedicated time for reflection, skill building, and strategic growth. This immersive experience brings together a small group of leaders in a thoughtfully curated setting that supports deep learning, meaningful dialogue, and professional renewal.

The curriculum integrates leadership development, applied scholarship, and scholar-practitioner entrepreneurship within a community of peers. Participation is intentionally limited to maintain depth, connection, and individualized engagement.

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Areas of expertise

Equity-focused leadership
Scholar-practitioner development
Strategic thinking in higher education
Research Skill Development

Participants walk away with:

Renewed clarity, direction, and tools to strengthen their leadership practice
A network of peer leaders and a framework for sustaining equity-focused work

Apply Here

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