Our Mission is to provide K-12 education and policy leaders in the United States with relevant, accessible, valid, and reliable information about the latest research so they can implement evidence-informed practices that promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of students, schools, and communities.
To accomplish our mission, we conduct evidence syntheses, which is the term for the systematic process of bringing together information across all research answering a specific question.
Systematically reviewing research evidence can require significant time and resources, often taking over a year to complete. By using the latest innovations and technologies in evidence synthesis methodology, the HEDCO Institute can synthesize evidence to identify effective practices when classrooms, schools, and districts need them most. Educators and other decision-makers often don’t have the time to wait for the results from multi-year projects. Our process is designed to meet educators' decision-making timelines.
We also conduct what are termed “living reviews” on key topics. Living reviews are systematic reviews that have new evidence added at regular intervals, so that our findings stay up-to-date and include the latest scientific research. The data from our systematic reviews are also included in publicly available dashboards, so that interest-holders may easily filter (e.g., by grade level or geographic region) and identify data sources that may be relevant to them.
In addition to conducting our own evidence synthesis, we publish blog posts written by HEDCO Institute members or guest authors. We also highlight the evidence synthesis work of others in translational products that summarize the evidence in our Evidence Hub.
The HEDCO Institute is located in the HEDCO Education Building at:
HEDCO Institute College of Education 6247 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-6247
Offices
The HEDCO Institute’s home base is within the dean’s office suite on the second floor of the HEDCO Education Building.
Parking
There are a few options for parking near the HEDCO Institute:
1. Purchase a UO visitor permit which is $5 for the day (it is recommended to purchase the permit a couple days in advance as parking can sell out)
a. Order Visitor Permit at the UO Parking Transportation Services website.
b. Select “Visitor Permits” > Select “Zone B Daily” > Then, complete the order.
c. This permit is valid for parking in "Zone B" which includes the parking lots outside the HEDCO Education Building (lots 17, 18 and 40)." map
2. Purchase hourly parking for $2 per hour:
a. “Hourly Paid Parking” locations are noted in yellow on this map.
b. Hourly paid parking is available on a “first-come, first-serve” basis
c. Please see this link for more info on hourly paid parking and what payment types are accepted.
3.Look for free public parking on the street:
a. You can look for free street parking in the adjacent neighborhoods (which is typically 2-hour parking). b. Some of the closest options are on Hilyard St, E 17th Ave, E 16th Ave, East 15th Ave, and East 14th Ave which can be viewed on this map.
4. Purchase longer-term parking (for people who are on campus frequently):
a. Commuter zone permits are for students and employees and can be purchased for a term, for 30 days, or daily
b. Carpool permits can be shared between multiple people
c. Reserved parking permits may be available for people who need a guaranteed space, but they are limited in availability.
Building Accessibility
The HEDCO Education Building has gender neutral as well as gender-specific restrooms. The building has stairs and an elevator.
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Jen Davis Executive Assistant Email: jdavis10@uoregon.edu Supports Dr. Emily Tanner-Smith and the HEDCO Institute, including its Undergraduate Scholars Program |
Sean Grant, DPhil Research Associate Professor Email: spgrant@uoregon.edu Directs the HEDCO Institute Undergraduate Scholars Program |
| Institute Email: hedcoinstitute@uoregon.edu | |
Org Chart
| Title | Name | Bio/Directory Listing |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Dr. Emily Tanner-Smith | Emily Tanner-Smith | College of Education |
| Executive Assistant | Jen Davis | Jen Davis | College of Education |
| Digital Communications and Marketing Specialist | Joe Golfen | Joe Golfen | College of Education |
| Research Associate Professor | Dr. Sean Grant | Sean Grant | College of Education |
| Research Assistant Professor | Dr. Elizabeth Day | Elizabeth Day | College of Education |
| Research Associate | Dr. Shaina Trevino | Shaina Trevino | College of Education |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | Dr. Lisa Chinn | Lisa Chinn | College of Education |
| Senior Research Assistant | Kasia Steinka-Fry | Katarzyna Steinka-Fry | College of Education |
Graduate students. We are not currently accepting graduate students
to be primarily housed within the HEDCO Institute. However, our
director, Dr. Emily Tanner-Smith, does mentor doctoral students in the
College of Education. We may occasionally have part-time and/or hourly
research assistant positions that can be filled by graduate students. We
may also be able to collaborate with graduate students who are working
on evidence syntheses related to our topics of interest and interested
in pursuing research credits as part of their degree coursework. Contact
Dr. Sean Grant for inquiries related to collaborating with us.
The HEDCO Institute is a hybrid team. Some of our staff are based in Eugene whereas others work remotely from locations across the country. Meetings usually occur via Zoom, and we send messages via email and Teams (see Section 3.2 for more on communication). We do have occasional in-person meetings or events that include local and remote employees, such as an annual retreat.
Telecommuting
Remote or hybrid employees must follow UO guidance for remote work
Remote or hybrid employees need to have a flexible work agreement on file that clarifies agreed upon work hours
Remote or hybrid employees are expected to have high-speed internet access, a professional background for video meetings, and a backup plan in the event of internet loss.