& UCLA UCLA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION INFORMATION STUDIES Division of Social Research Methodology Faculty Representative: Tina Christie, Ph.D. Student Representative: Lisa Dillman, M.Ed.

UCLA Graduate Division 10 other professional schools GSE&IS (approximately 60 ladder faculty) Urban Schooling Social Science and Comparative Education Social Research Methodology (8 faculty) Higher Education and Organizational Change Organization Psychological Studies in Education

Social Research Methodology Evaluation Qualitative Methods Advanced Quantitative Methods

What is SRM Training? Coursework –Methods & Methodology –Cognate –Evaluation Evaluation Discussion Group, 2011

What is SRM Training? Research and Practical Experiences Dissertation (for Ph.D. students) Evaluation Discussion Group, 2011 Student Discussant at the Alkin Symposium, 2011

Faculty Faculty research interests: –design and/or testing of evaluation procedures –development and refinement of applied statistical models –study of educational & behavioral reform –design of psychometric models Faculty Substantive Area: –equity & access in education –urban education –early childhood education –child welfare –mental health –public health

A Student’s Perspective A few of my favorite things: –Mix of opportunities & Flexibility –Small division in a big pond SRM Students & Faculty at the annual picnic

SRMers at Mexico Vs. New Zealand UCLA’s Rose Bowl

Education Students Disco Roller Skating

SRM Social, 2009

A Student’s Perspective Admissions Funding

A Student’s Perspective Life after SRM Current and former Evaluation Students Alkin Symposium, 2011

Additional Information/Resources Contact Information: –Tina: –Lisa: Websites: – –