Center for Education Research and Policy Studies
The Center for Education Research & Policy Studies (CERPS) was established to support education researchers in the UTEP College of Education in proposal development and sourcing of extramural funding. In partnership with STEM Research Associates, the CERPS team has a strong record of leading, participating in, and evaluating governmental and private grants, especially those with an emphasis on Hispanic student success in STEM. Other areas of expertise are in social science research using qualitative and quantitative methods and collective impact efforts. Kim and Villa serve on the Data Management Team in the Backbone of the National Science Foundation-funded Computing Alliance for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI) national alliance.
Vision |
To create a robust scholarly community that contributes to the knowledge base of teaching, learning, and research as it relates to educational policy, theory, and practice in our local community, across the state, and nationally. |
Mission |
Coordinate and support interdisciplinary and collaborative research in our college and across the university. |
Purpose |
Provide resources and services to faculty to develop, conduct, and disseminate grant-funded education research. |
Staff
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Elsa Villa, Ph.D.Director |
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Sanga Kim, Ph.D.Associate Director |
