Research & Policy Coordination
CPS coordinates research and policy efforts for community wellbeing.
Informing Policy and Research with Data
At CPS, we anchor our efforts in research and policy coordination for community betterment. By connecting program and policy development with data, our team can promote evidence-based solutions that help Mississippi communities for the long-term.
Applied Policy and Community Research Laboratory (APCRL)
Housed within CPS, the Applied Policy and Community Research Laboratory, known commonly as APCRL, offers a unique platform for University of Mississippi students to take part in multidisciplinary and multi-method research projects that actively engage with communities and inform policy for community well-being.
Through APCRL, students collaborate with faculty and community groups, gaining hands-on experience addressing real local challenges. By merging their data analytics skill set and community-oriented research, APCRL helps communities make timely and meaningful improvements that enhance community welfare.
APCRL Brief Series
To further our commitment to impactful research, we launched a brief series that addresses critical regional issues through a data-informed lens. Each brief provides valuable context, tackling pressing topics ranging from rural hospital closures and maternal mortality to food security challenges on college campuses, offering thoughtful, solid approaches to drive progress in Mississippi.
The Society and Health Research Initiative
CPS is involved in the Society and Health Research Initiative, an array of research programs at the intersection of society and health, and the Delta Directions Consortium. The consortium, which is a diverse coalition of individuals, academic institutions, nonprofits and foundations, is united in their mission to create positive change in the Mississippi Delta region. This effort is centered on improving public health and promoting economic development. Through their interdisciplinary alliance, the consortium has undertaken many endeavors, including publishing papers aimed at the Delta’s health and economic renewal.