We envision a Dallas College that consistently grounds strategic decisions in high-quality research and is a national exemplar in supporting the long-term success and well-being of its students.
Our Story
Founded in 2021, the Research Institute is an education research collective embedded within one of the country's largest community colleges. At Dallas College, we support reporting, operations, assessment, and accreditation. Beyond these core functions, we conduct and release research on the factors shaping long-term student success and economic mobility within our region, state, and nationwide.
Our Teams
Several teams at Dallas College come together to form the Research Institute, each with their own areas of expertise.
Strategic Research & Analytics
Develops data infrastructure and action research that supports student access, persistence, and completion
Student Outcomes Lab
Studies student pathways to post-college employment, economic mobility, and long-term alumni success
Labor Market Intelligence Center
Aligns programs and pathways with regional opportunity, employer skill demand, and workforce trends