Impact Through Innovation
UW Continuum College Research and Innovation collaborates with our community of campus partners, industry leaders and external agencies to explore and develop new models for online education, workforce development, lifelong learning and credential readiness. Our work leverages data and emergent ideas to drive meaningful transformation in higher education and meet the rapidly changing needs of learners.
Partner With Us
Whether you’re in higher education, the nonprofit or private sectors, or the broader research community, we invite you to join us to advance shared learning and innovation. Together, we will conduct research, support discussions and help inform the national conversation around access to education through responsive, practical solutions.
We engage with various organizations and communities of practice, including Big Ten Academic Alliance working groups, the Washington Student Achievement Council’s Local Education Adult Resource Network Community of Practice, and UPCEA.
Our Publications
Take a look at some of our past research in the higher education and workforce ecosystems.
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Hanson HoseinInterim Assistant Vice Provost for Research & Innovation
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Susan Kippels, Ed.D.Senior Education Policy Researcher
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Casey Clevenger, Ph.D.Senior Research & Evaluation Specialist
Distance Education Enrollments at Big Ten Institutions and in Washington State
RESEARCH BRIEF
As the first publication in a broader series on online education, this research brief establishes a baseline for understanding enrollment trends.
Understanding our PCE Instructors
RESEARCH SNAPSHOT
Explore insights from a research initiative focused on understanding the experiences, challenges, and support needs of UW Professional & Continuing Education instructors as they transition into online teaching.
Spotlight on Student Use of Generative AI
RESEARCH SNAPSHOT
Explore how students are engaging with generative AI in their coursework, and what their experiences reveal about the evolving role of AI in teaching and learning.


