A weekly email highlighting The RP Group's programs, research, and upcoming events, as well as opportunities, resources, and important news from the field.
A weekly email highlighting The RP Group's programs, research, and upcoming events, as well as opportunities, resources, and important news from the field.
The RP Group joins in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15–10/15), an annual recognition of the achievements and profound contributions of Hispanic and Latine American champions who have positively influenced and enriched our nation.
During this time, we also acknowledge and honor the experiences of our Hispanic and Latine students who are on their journey to success and seeking to earn a certificate, degree, or transfer to a university. Their stories and aspirations are central to our work, and we are inspired by their resilience and determination.
Next Equity Research & Social Justice Collaborative sessions on 9/17 and 10/15!
Join us for a two-part Equity Research & Social Justice Collaborative series exploring Quantitative Critical Race Theory (QuantCrit) and its application in education research and data practices. This series will provide participants with foundational knowledge and practical tools to critically examine the ways data is used, interpreted, and shared in educational systems.
Through these sessions, participants will:
Understand the origins and five foundational principles of QuantCrit;
Explore how systemic racism shapes data systems and how positionality informs research;
Challenge the assumption that numbers are neutral by interrogating statistical methods;
Learn strategies for integrating lived experience and community voice into research;
Apply practical tools for equity audits, policy review, and inclusive data visualization; and
Consider how to build and sustain antiracist, justice-centered data practices within institutions.
This series is designed for institutional researchers, planners, educators, and leaders who want to advance equity by transforming how data informs decision-making.
Register for 2025 Real College California Survey Results webinar 9/24
The 2025 Real College California survey, assessing the basic needs insecurities of students from California Community Colleges, will be released this month. In a webinar presentation on Wednesday, September 24, 12:00–1:00 pm, the report's authors will review findings from a survey of nearly 77,000 students.
Join presenters Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, Chancellor, Peralta Community College District & Chair CEO Affordability, Food & Housing Access Taskforce; Dr. Katie Brohawn, Director of Research and Development, The RP Group; and Alyssa Nguyen, Senior Director of Research and Evaluation, The RP Group for the presentation on basic needs indices related to food insecurity, housing insecurity, and homelessness.
Drive in for a taste of SSSC25—Join a workshop on Friday, 10/10
Strengthening Student Success Conference 2025 (SSSC25) Co-Creating a Liberatory Future October 8-10, 2025, Burlingame, CA
Can't attend the full Strengthening Student Success Conference (SSSC25)? No problem!
You can still join us for one of four dynamic post-conference workshops on Friday, October 10, 8:30 am–12:00 pm. If you're local to the Bay Area, it's an easy drive in for a half-day of meaningful learning and connection.
These interactive sessions offer a great opportunity to experience the energy of SSSC25 and take a deeper dive into a topic that matters to you—all in just one morning.
Check out the list of available workshops below, hosted by the three conference partner organizations: 3CSN, Career Ladders Project, and The RP Group!
Data Essentials for Impact: A 101 on CCC Data Resources.
Exploring AI in Community College Teaching, Learning & Student Services.
Preparing for AB 1705 STEM Implementation: Calculus With Support, Innovative Courses, and Evaluating Outcomes.
Reimagining Student Support With Student Voices at the Center.
Prefer to attend the full conference? There is still time to sign up!
Wednesday, October 8 | You Can't Count If You're Not Counted: More Inclusive Data Collection and Reporting Strategies to Drive African American/Black Student Success Temperence Dowdle, Cypress College; Aisha Lowe, Los Rios CCD; Lisa DiDonato, Mt. San Antonio College; Marcell Gilmore, Mt. San Antonio College; Jeremy Smotherman, Santa Rosa Junior College; Darla Cooper, The RP Group
Thursday, October 9 |Understanding Corequisite Support in Math and English Classrooms Mallory Newell, De Anza College; Lauren Ilano, The RP Group; Daisy Segovia, The RP Group
Thursday, October 9 | Distance Matters: Geographic Barriers to Transfer Alyssa Nguyen, The RP Group
Next webinar on Friday, 9/26: Sign up for the 2025 MIS Series to improve CCC data quality!
Please join the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) for upcoming sessions in the MIS Data Submission Webinar Series designed to support data stewards across the system. The next webinar is Friday, September 26.
All who submit or validate MIS data are encouraged to attend. Whether you manage course-level submissions, student enrollment, financial aid, or employee records, these concise 50-minute sessions will guide you through key submission elements, policy updates, and common reporting challenges. Each session includes Q&A and practical examples to improve data accuracy and the utility of public-facing tools like DataVista and DataMart.
