How can state and local governments foster economic growth, job creation, and a better quality of life for residents? Academic research, evidence, and expertise can help political leaders make more informed, more effective policy decisions.
In Rhode Island, policymakers, business leaders, and community groups are looking to the state’s eleven colleges and universities for insight. The College and University Research Collaborative provides an evidence-based foundation for policymaking by connecting academics in the state with leaders seeking information. This innovative project is a partnership between the 11 colleges and universities in the state, the Governor’s Office, the Rhode Island House of Representatives, and the Rhode Island Senate.
Footnote supports The Collaborative by working with participating scholars to make their findings accessible to policymakers and the community through a series of articles, policy briefs, presentations, and visuals. Through its partnership with the Collaborative, Footnote has worked with over 50 scholars to share their expertise on healthcare, job growth, transportation, and other critical issues in the state.
Collaborative Research Briefs
A collection of policy briefs, research articles, and other products created by Collaborative researchers with the support of Footnote.
Partners
Contributors
Michelle Bach-Coulibaly
Brown University
Diana Brazzell
Footnote
Richard Brown
University of Rhode Island
Gilbert Brunnhoeffer
Roger Williams University
Amber Caulkins
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Rhode Island
Daniel P. Egan
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Rhode Island
Matthew Gregg
Roger Williams University
Rupayan Gupta
Roger Williams University
Jonathan L. Harris
Johnson & Wales University
Joseph Ilacqua
Bryant University
Deborah Johnson
Providence College
Jongsung Kim
Bryant University
Dawn King
Brown University
Francis J. Leazes Jr.
Rhode Island College
Liam C. Malloy
University of Rhode Island
Neil Mehrotra
Brown University
Jessica Mulligan
Providence College
Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz
University of Rhode Island
Dean Plowman
New England Institute of Technology
Linda Riley
Roger Williams University
Edinaldo Tebaldi
Bryant University
Collaborative Research & News Coverage
Collaborative Research Briefs
A collection of policy briefs, research articles, and other products created by Collaborative researchers with the support of Footnote.
Collaborative Report Notes Challenges to R.I. from Increased Casino Competition in Mass.
Local news outlet reports on new research from Footnote partner The Collaborative on the future of casino gambling in Rhode Island.
R.I.’s Health Insurance Exchange Struggles
The Providence Journal covers new research from Footnote partner The Collaborative on the state's health exchange marketplace.
Research Collaborative About to Get Respect It Deserves for Work
Local business news outlet examines the progress of Footnote partner The Collaborative and its impact on policymaking in Rhode Island.
Reports Intended to Help Shape Rhode Island’s Future
Rhode Island's largest newspaper reports on several new research projects from Footnote partner The College & University Research Collaborative.
Strength in Numbers
A Rhode Island magazine covers Footnote partner The Collaborative and its mission to promote evidence-based policymaking.
Health Focus: Medicaid comes to the front in economic debate
The Providence Journal covers new research from Footnote partner The Collaborative on the state's expansion of Medicaid.
R.I. Academics Partner with Policymakers
Leaders of Footnote partner The College and University Research Collaborative provide an overview of its mission and efforts to promote evidence-based policymaking.
State Universities and Medicaid: Partners for a Healthier Rhode Island
A policy brief produced with Footnote partner The College & University Research Collaborative.
How Lead Exposure Holds Latino Children Back in School
A policy brief produced with Footnote partner The College & University Research Collaborative.
A Holistic Approach to Helping Minority Students Succeed in College
A policy brief produced with Footnote partner The College & University Research Collaborative.
Capitalizing On Cap And Trade: Long-Term Energy Sustainability
A policy brief produced with Footnote partner The College & University Research Collaborative.
Making the Grade: Evaluating the Performance of State Health Insurance Marketplaces
A policy brief produced with Footnote partner The College & University Research Collaborative.
The Economic Benefits of a Flexible Workplace
A policy brief produced with Footnote partner The College & University Research Collaborative.
Immigrant Parents, Citizen Children: How Parental Immigration Status Affects Latino Children In School
A policy brief produced with Footnote partner The College & University Research Collaborative.
Research Articles on Footnote
Articles
Millennials are walking, biking, and taking public transit more than past generations. How can states keep up?
Fourteen states created their own health insurance marketplaces. Did they make the right choice?
States are leading the charge to guarantee workers time off to care for their families.
RI has had one of the highest unemployment rates in the country since the Great Recession. Could a mismatch between jobs and workers be to blame?
Since 2012, states have had to choose whether or not to expand their Medicaid programs to cover more people. What are the economic consequences of this decision?
Can after-school activities and arts programs reduce crime and produce positive outcomes among youth?
The role of education, employment, and taxes in Rhode Island’s ability to compete.
What is the arts and culture economy and how can it support economic development?
How the money individuals and organizations spend can be channeled to strengthen local economies.
How can the manufacturing industry keep up in an increasingly fast-paced economy?