The goal of the Center is to provide analysis of significant issues to support efforts to improve postsecondary education. Such issues intersect many boundaries. The Center is currently engaged in research projects regarding effective postsecondary governance, emerging organizational forms such as for-profit institutions, financial aid and access for students of color, successful college outreach programs, the educational trajectories of community college students, and the retention of doctoral students of color.

The Center's mission includes developing and utilizing theories which have an impact on educational practice. Research, dissemination, and outreach allow CHEPA to inform the discussion regarding the future of higher education. With a goal towards providing information to diverse and multiple audiences, the Center utilizes multiple publication formats, conference and school presentations, and electronic communication. To learn more about the Center, please visit one of the links below.