Our Work
As a bridge between content experts, philanthropic funders, and equity-oriented organizations, EqRC provides a third space for equity-first researchers to directly connect to consulting and grant opportunities aiming to address injustice and inequity. More specifically we bring together scholarly expertise from colleges and universities into organizational contexts that are able to move efficiently in allocating resources and executing projects on the ground. EqRC’s vast network has decades of skills training and experience, which it translates into actionable research, policy, and professional practice. The Cooperative has three primary portfolio’s of work: 1) research, assessment, and evaluation, 2) professional and organizational development, and 3) executive and strategic advising.
Our Work in Action
Test-Optional Data Hub
As a Black and Brown research cooperative, we imagined an open-access data hub to share research findings supporting college admissions justice. Test-optional is the vehicle we utilized to radically reimagine a more just and inclusive higher education freedom dream.
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Research, Assessment, and Evaluation
Conducting surveys, data analysis, individual interviews, and focus groups to identify issues of campus and workplace climate as well as opportunities for improving equity indicators and other institutional success outcomes. Program evaluation is also included in this portfolio.
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Professional and Organizational Development
Providing informative presentations, educational workshops, and customized team building programs to 1) increase personal and professional competency, 2) improve group and organizational cohesion, and 3) strengthen professional readiness to address racial and other inequities.
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Executive and Strategic Advising
Developing senior institutional and organizational leaders with a critical understanding of equity-minded approaches to leading others, shifting organizational culture, and strategically developing and implementing more equitable policies and practices.
Partners
The strength of EqRC is grounded in organizational partnerships that have allowed for the expertise of our Core Team and National Equity Expert Network to make a direct and immediate impact. Partners have included philanthropic funders, policy think tanks, non-profit organizations, and numerous colleges and universities seeking to advance equity agendas for their stakeholders. Members of the Cooperative have been previously supported or worked in partnership with the following entities:
