HCM Senior Advisor Julie Ajinkya Highlights Contributions to New Series on Education R&D Papers
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HCM Strategists is excited to announce the release of a new series of policy briefs from the Alliance for Learning Innovation (ALI), highlighting critical areas in education research and development (R&D). Our Senior Advisor, Julie Ajinkya, Ph.D., played a significant role in contributing to these efforts, specifically focusing on expanding and strengthening the role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).
About the Papers
ALI convened three diverse task forces to address pressing priorities in the education R&D ecosystem. These priorities include:
Strengthening state and local education R&D infrastructure
Making the education R&D ecosystem more inclusive
Expanding and enhancing the role of HBCUs, MSIs, and TCUs in education R&D
Julie’s contributions are prominently featured in the brief titled "The Role of HBCUs, MSIs & TCUs in Education R&D." This paper underscores the importance of investing in these critical institutions to enhance student education outcomes. It provides a detailed analysis of the challenges and opportunities faced by HBCUs, MSIs, and TCUs and offers strategic recommendations to build and sustain their capacity in the education R&D landscape.
Key Insights from the Papers:
Building and Extending Grant Writing and Management Capacity: To secure and implement education R&D grants.
Making the Invisible Visible: Demystifying the R&D funding process and expanding access to it.
Prioritizing and Incentivizing HBCU/MSI/TCU Engagement: Encouraging authentic partnerships and increasing representation in R&D projects.
Ensuring Representation Among Peer Reviewers: To accurately consider the needs of HBCUs, MSIs, and TCUs during the review process.
Developing Programs to Grow Scholarship and Expertise: Fostering connections among faculty, researchers, and graduate students.
Leveraging Networks and Shared Services: Enhancing infrastructure and expertise through collaborations.
Read the Full Brief
Dive into "The Role of HBCUs, MSIs & TCUs in Education R&D" to explore these recommendations in detail and learn more about the critical role these institutions play in the education R&D ecosystem.
Join Us in Driving Change
We encourage our partners, stakeholders, and the broader education community to engage with these findings and support efforts to create a more inclusive and effective education R&D infrastructure.
