Our Impact

Since 1992, The RP Group has been dedicated to making data accessible and bridging silos among all California community college practitioners to improve equitable outcomes for—and the lives of—all students.

Below is a snapshot of The RP Group's Impact in Numbers from our 2025–2026 Annual Report. 

Our Impact in Numbers 
2025–2026
100
%

California community colleges engaged through our research projects or professional development offering

24500
+

Students’ voices and perspectives elevated via surveys, interviews, and focus groups

4500
+

Practitioners empowered through knowledge building

60

Events and programs hosted including web events, two statewide conferences, and capacity-building academies

38

Research projects conducted to inform evidence-based decisions that support equitable student success

65

Presentations delivered at conferences and other events

14

Reports and resources published to translate research into actionable guidance

21

Citations of our research in local, statewide, and national media outlets, bringing evidence-based perspectives to public conversations about key issues affecting community college students: