Washington stands out nationally for its robust network of 34 community colleges and six public universities. The state has also earned recognition as a pioneer in longitudinal data systems that connect education directly to workforce outcomes. Building on these powerful foundations, we collaborate with state agencies, policy innovators, and diverse stakeholders to equitably transform Washington’s higher education landscape. Our dynamic initiatives have tackled transfer pathway redesign, expanded community college baccalaureate opportunities, improved data utilization in CTE programs, and forged strategic partnerships with individual institutions to boost student success.
Publications
- Bragg, Debra, D. (2025). Labels Matter: Reframing and Valuing Non-Traditional Adult Learners in Community College. Office of Community College Research and Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- Meza, E., Bragg, D. (2025). Washington’s Community College Baccalaureate Degrees: Growth and Outcomes, 2024 Update. University of Washington
- Meza, E. A., & Bragg, D. D. (2022). Scaling up community college baccalaureates in Washington State: Labor market outcomes and equity implications for higher education. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 30, 140-140.
- Meza, E.A., Blume, G., Balhan, K., Hang, K., Rubin, Z., Zumeta, W., Bragg, D., (2021). The landscape of career and technical education faculty data use for decision-making and program improvement in National Science Foundation – Advanced Technical Education programs in Washington State. Career and Technical Education Research. 46(2), 42-58.
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