Welcome to the Center for Research to Community Impact
The Center for Research to Community Impact (CRCI), formerly known as TexCEP, is dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific research and real-world solutions that benefit all communities. Researchers affiliated with the CRCI lead cutting-edge studies in education and health while actively sharing their findings with stakeholders and community partners in a collaborative effort to optimize positive outcomes for children, families, schools and communities. We are committed to advancing equal access to education and health services while expanding opportunities for historically underserved communities and individuals from all backgrounds.
CRCI is a research center dedicated to fostering a more equitable future for the people of Texas, the nation, and beyond. We have undertaken a crucial mission – to champion and advance efforts that address long-standing health and education disparities through cutting-edge research and the dissemination of that research through impactful outreach and collaborative partnerships.
Our commitment to ensuring that education and health systems serve all individuals lies at the heart of our research mission. At the center of our efforts are communities that have often been underserved and/or misrepresented in science. We recognize the power of community-centered research as a way to address health and education disparities that persist in our society.
About CRCI
Our success stems from proven research approaches and the collective expertise of our team, producing findings that directly benefit communities.
Our Commitment to
Equity-Centered Research
As scholars, CRCI-affiliated faculty are committed to further understanding and supporting communities and stakeholders from all backgrounds. Join us in our mission to ensure that evidence-based programs and practices work for all.
Team
Guided by strong leadership, CRCI brings together experts across disciplines and forms strategic partnerships to advance research that expands our reach to drive success in all communities.
Research
The Center is proud to support scholars and researchers through consultation, networking and seed funding to help them advance in their careers.
Impact
Equipped with key resources, CRCI provides targeted support to researchers, advanced training in team science, and broad dissemination of research findings.
Support the Center
Our fields in education and health have generated vast knowledge about evidence-based practices that can improve lives, especially related to education success, mental health and behavioral health. Unfortunately, not everyone has benefitted from that knowledge and our system still fails too many kids, adults and families. We can change that story! By ensuring that our practices leverage community and individual strengths and respond effectively to the unique contexts and challenges faced by those we serve, we can ensure the thriving of families in Texas, the U.S. and the world.
CRCI welcomes your support. Your gift will change our research – and change lives.