Partners
The William Magee Institute collaborates across research disciplines to develop impactful solutions using data from community partners.
Get to Know Our Partners
The William Magee Institute is connected to the larger community in the South, Oxford, and the state of Mississippi. Though many other research centers around the country do work in this space, they often work in one particular area. The William Magee Institute bridges the gap between various fields of research, gathering best practices from diverse disciplines and looking at how to integrate them into ready-to-use solutions for community settings.
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Baylor University Center for School Leadership
The William Magee Institute partners with The Baylor Center for School Leadership to support a project through a grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy. This project pulls together educators, school districts, the National Center for School-University Partnerships and more. The research conducted aims to “support thriving school communities by having education researchers and school practitioners working together to develop contextualized interventions, curriculum, and measurable outcomes for students.”
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Broadcast Studio
The Broadcast Studio is a local recording facility utilized for a range of productions, including podcasts, music, and video recordings. In collaboration with The William Magee Institute, The Mayo Lab Podcast utilizes the studio to record and film episodes.
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Center for Research Evaluation
The Center for Research Evaluation, a resource for the University of Mississippi, collaborates with numerous organizations to assess internal changes that can optimize the impact and value of their work.
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Clinic for Outreach and Personal Enrichment
The Clinic for Outreach and Personal Enrichment (COPE), which serves as the training clinic for The Department of Leadership and Counselor Education, offers free mental health services throughout Mississippi.
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Community First Research Center for Wellbeing & Creative Achievement (CREW)
In partnering with The William Magee Institute, CREW’s research team talks with community stakeholders that play a critical role in addressing alcohol and substance use disorders among students.
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Department of Leadership and Counselor Education
The Department of Leadership and Counselor Education trains aspiring counselors and educational administrators who go on to contribute to local schools, communities, state leadership, and beyond.
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National Center for School-University Partnerships
Founded in 2017 by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, The National Center for School-University Partnerships (NCSUP) partners with The William Magee Institute and Baylor University to help facilitate the efforts of a research project carried out by The Baylor Center for School Leadership.
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UM School of Applied Sciences
The School of Applied Science houses partners specializing in providing youth mental health first aid training for adults working with children.
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UM Speaking Center
The UM Speaking Center provides a safe space for students struggling with public speaking to practice their oral communication skills via feedback, workshops, resources and more.
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UM School of Education
The UM School of Education partners with The William Magee Institute to enhance awareness of mental health resources in middle schools and high schools.
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UM School of Journalism and New Media
Dr. Amanda Bradshaw and Dr. Marquita Smith, faculty members from the School of Ole Miss Journalism and New Media, were guests on The Mayo Lab Podcast, where they discussed their research in the digital mental wellness space. Their study aimed to explore how mothers navigate social media use within their households and its impact on both their own mental health and that of their children.
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UM School of Pharmacy
The UM School of Pharmacy collaborates with The William Magee Institute to direct its research efforts toward tackling stigma and promoting ongoing education for healthcare professionals.
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