Dr. Darla M. Cooper is an educational leader and expert in research and evaluation dedicated to using inquiry, data, and evidence to improve the lives of all community college students. She is currently the Executive Director for The RP Group and has worked in the California Community Colleges system for over 25 years. At The RP Group, she has led landmark research projects that aim to improve student success: Student Support (Re)defined, Through the Gate, African American Transfer Tipping Point, and Geographic Barriers to Transfer. Dr. Cooper has also worked on national projects: Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) Pathways Project. She holds degrees from the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Southern California.
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