The Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis connects research, leadership and community engagement to address complex challenges in education. Through faculty-led research projects, partnerships and outreach initiatives, the department works to strengthen schools, colleges and universities while informing policy and practice.
Faculty and students collaborate with educators, community organizations and policymakers to examine issues such as educational leadership, access to higher education, teacher workforce development and educational improvement. By translating research into action, ELPA helps create solutions that expand opportunity, improve outcomes and strengthen education systems in Missouri, across the nation and around the world.
International Research Center for the Development of Education (CIIDE)
The International Research Center for the Development of Education (CIIDE) is a partnership between the University of Missouri and Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios that advances research supporting student access, success and retention in higher education. Through applied and comparative research, the center explores local and global solutions, informs educational policy and practice, and promotes opportunities for underserved populations and workforce development.
The Teacher Shortages Project provides a comprehensive, state-by-state analysis of teacher vacancies, underqualified teaching positions and workforce trends across the United States. By gathering and analyzing data from state agencies, education reports and other sources, the project helps researchers, educators and policymakers better understand the factors affecting the teacher workforce and identify strategies to strengthen teacher recruitment and retention. [teachershortages.com]
The faculty in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis conduct impactful research on leadership, policy and organizational change in education. Their work explores topics such as PK–12 and higher education leadership, education policy, and equity in educational systems, helping to inform decision-making and improve outcomes for schools, institutions and communities.
