Faculty Research

Behavioral Research and Teaching

Behavioral Research and Teaching (BRT) conducts research and development in student academic assessment to support the development of effective educational programs for all students. BRT concentrates on access to learning so that appropriate and accurate information can be collected from all students to improve decision-making for their educational programs.

Center for Educational Policy Research

The Center for Educational Policy Research (CEPR) strives to increase the number of Oregon high school students that enter credit-bearing courses at postsecondary institutions with no need for remediation. CEPR works with Oregon’s educators, school districts, higher education administrators, and policy makers to research current systems, to develop realistic programs, and to offer suggestions and training to achieve this goal.

Center for Equity Promotion

The Center for Equity Promotion (CEQP) is dedicated to working with communities to better understand and support the positive development of children and families, particularly those who are underserved by education, health, and social service systems. CEQP focuses on populations with the greatest burden in terms of health and education disparities related to adverse social and economic conditions. The Center’s research informs culturally-specific prevention science, intervention, and policy efforts that build on community strengths.

Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect

The Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect (CPAN) was established in 2012 and serves as a convening body of Lane County, Oregon agencies. The purpose of CPAN is to draw on best practices in prevention, intervention and community-based coordination in order to design, coordinate, facilitate, and measure a community-campus collective initiative focused on violence prevention. It has as its initial priority, reducing child abuse and neglect in Lane County by 90% by the year 2030.

Center for Youth Enrichment and Talented and Gifted Education

The Center for Youth Enrichment and Talented & Gifted Education (YE/TAG) is an outreach unit in the College of Education. YE/TAG provides programs and services for a variety of audiences including pre-collegiate youth and their families throughout the State of Oregon and beyond, with special focus on those residing in Lane County. It also provides coursework and practicum experiences for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the University of Oregon, as well as consultation and training for pre-service and in-service educators, and school district personnel.

Center on Teaching and Learning

The Center on Teaching and Learning (CTL) is committed to conducting research on the design, delivery and efficacy of curriculum (e.g., what teachers use to teach reading, math and science programs and materials), instruction (e.g., how teachers teach reading and math, and science content and skills), and assessment (e.g., how teachers, schools and school districts assess student academic performance) as individual elements used in schools, especially in the primary, elementary and middle school grades.

Early Childhood CARES

Early Childhood CARES provides early intervention and early childhood special education services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children in Lane County, Oregon. Each year it serves over 1600 children who have developmental delays or disabilities. Established in 1992 as an outreach unit in the College of Education, Early Childhood CARES is funded by the Oregon Department of Education with state and federal dollars.

Educational and Community Supports

Research within Educational and Community Supports (ECS) focuses on the development and implementation of practices that result in positive, durable and empirically verified change in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. Federal and state funded projects support research, teaching, dissemination and technical assistance activities. Research workgroups within ECS currently focus on positive behavior support, inclusive schools, and transition from school to adulthood.

Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior

The mission of the Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior (IVBD) is to empower schools and social service agencies to address violence and destructive behavior at the point of school entry and beyond. The goal is to ensure safety and facilitate the academic achievement and healthy social development of children and youth. The Oregon State Board of Higher Education authorized IVBD as an Oregon University System Center of Excellence in 1995.

IntoCareers

intoCAREERS is an outreach unit in the College of Education that develops and supports the Career Information System (CIS). In doing so, it provides content, multimedia, curriculum, and Internet applications that assist people in making informed career choices. Over the past 30 years, intoCAREERS has delivered high-quality national and localized information about occupations, employment, and education and training for use by students and adults. intoCAREERS licenses its products to state entities such as education agencies, offices of postsecondary education, and departments of labor. These entities create localized versions of the Career Information System to support career development programs in their respective states.

Oregon Career Information System

The Oregon Career Information System (CIS), an outreach unit in the College of Education, is a leader in the field of career information delivery and an innovator in computer-based tools for career and educational planning. Oregon CIS provides comprehensive information about occupations and industries, postsecondary programs and schools, and financial aid. Its online program and materials are used in schools, colleges, agencies, libraries, and businesses to inform the career development of students, clients, and employees. Its mission is to support the career development needs of Oregonians by developing quality career information resources, delivering comprehensive, integrated systems of career, and promoting sound career decision-making practices in education, employment, and community settings.

Prevention Science Institute

The Prevention Science Institute (PSI) at the University of Oregon is a multi-disciplinary institute focused on understanding human development, preventing behavioral health problems, and implementing effective interventions in community settings. The core mission of the PSI is to improve the lives and wellbeing of at-risk children, individuals, and families throughout the lifespan. The PSI is a research institute designed for collaboration between faculty across disciplines, including psychology, social and affective neuroscience, development, education, and others who are interested in

Secondary Special Education and Transition Program

The Secondary Special Education and Transition (SSET) is dedicated to the understanding of adolescents and young adults with disabilities and other high-risk behaviors. Faculty conduct research, model development, and outreach activities to develop and implement research-based services that assist transition-age youth in developing knowledge and skills to succeed in fulfilling their desired adult roles, including meaningful employment, completion of postsecondary education or training programs, and living independently in the community.

University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

The University of Oregon Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) in the College of Education assists in improving the quality of life for all persons with developmental disabilities and their families. The UCEDD is part of a national network of 67 university-based centers that share a vision for a nation in which all Americans, including Americans with disabilities, participate fully in their communities. The UCEED performs coordination and management functions for the College of Education’s Center on Human Development (CHD).