Health, Well-being & Safety Research
Health, Well-being & Safety Research
The Health, Well-being & Safety (HWS) Research team translates data into actionable insights that drive student well-being and success across campus. We partner with each HWS department to design rigorous research projects, project evaluations, streamline data collection processes, and embed a culture of research within the division. Our work ensures decisions are grounded in evidence and aligned with UCR’s strategic goals.
Our mission is to foster a culture of meaningful research and evaluation within HWS to support data-driven decision-making and promote holistic student success.
Strategic alignment
In alignment with UCR’s strategic goals and the commitment of HWS to holistic student success, our team integrates evidence-informed practices into every stage of the research process. Our mission is to foster a culture of meaningful research and evaluation within HWS to support data-driven decision making and promote holistic student success.
Data Analytics
Data analysis helps you make sense of information, identify patterns, and support decision-making.
Key questions to consider:
- What do you have, and what do you need?
- How can data help answer your questions?
- What insights or trends are you looking for?
Research
Research helps you explore new ideas, identify trends, and build a strong foundation for decision-making.
Key questions to consider:
- What do you want to investigate?
- What evidence or data will help you answer your questions?
- How will your research findings be used?
Evaluation
Evaluation helps you assess the effectiveness of programs, initiatives, or policies.
Key questions to consider:
- What are you trying to measure or evaluate?
- What outcomes or impacts do you want to examine?
- How will the results inform decisions or improvements?