The NCDE conducts research, evaluation, and demonstration
projects on a contract or grant basis. The projects range
from nationwide studies of developmental education issues to
the evaluation of individual developmental programs. The NCDE
accepts funding for projects that are consistent
with its mission and the expertise of its staff. Grants and contracted services are directed by Dr. Hunter R.
Boylan and Mr. D. Patrick Saxon. Further information regarding
grants and contracts may be obtained by calling (828) 262-3057, or via email to D. Patrick Saxon.
Benefits provided from contract research conducted by the NCDE may include:
- Cost-effective recommendations to increase retention,
- Recommendations for applying developmental education best practices,
- Staff development, and
- Increase program integration and effectiveness.
Recently contracted research studies include:
- A comprehensive evaluation study of Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, California.
- A study of developmental education programs in the State
of Texas (funded by the Texas Association of Community Colleges)
to examine current practices and assess effectiveness.
- A joint research project with the Council for the Advancement
of Adult Literacy to examine the linkages between adult education
and developmental education programs. The report is posted at CAAL's website.
- The Telementoring Project supported by the Fund
for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
and designed to explore distance learning as a vehicle for training
developmental education professionals.
- The Mississippi Academic Support System Project contracted
by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning and designed to develop a statewide assessment, placement, and
support system for underprepared students in Mississippi state
universities.
- The evaluation of various Upward Bound and Student Support
Services Programs supported by the U.S. Office of Education.
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