Educational Leadership and Counseling
Psychology
Enhancing Student Opportunity, Experience, and
Success
Dr. Paul E. Pitre’s research explores the factors that contribute to academic achievement among students of racial/ethnic minority and low-income backgrounds—populations of significant concern because of their persistent educational struggles. By examining student learning goals, non-cognitive variables, and other key indicators, including school and community contexts, Dr. Pitre is working to develop models that can be replicated to enhance academic achievement, satisfaction, and overall success. He also works to design policy and program solutions that can be implemented, assessed, and cultivated to improve student performance nationwide.
Key areas of concern to Dr. Pitre include (1) factors related to academic success and persistence by students in preschool through high school, (2) models of academic accomplishment for students of racial/ethnic minority and low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, and (3) the role of policy for preschool through post-secondary education in enhancing student achievement and satisfaction. A goal of his research is to identify methods for collaborative partnerships between state agencies and their governing bodies for greater student success.
Dr. Pitre is currently studying state-level policies aimed at enhancing student high school/college transitions and their effectiveness. His research interests also include the evolving role of the Community College Model in post-secondary education and in the new global economy. This broadened research scope includes international comparative education and issues of educational planning and access in countries working to expand and improve their educational systems.
Contact Information
Paul E. Pitre
Assistant Professor
Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology
Washington State University
PO Box 642136
Pullman, WA 99164-2136
Telephone: 509-335-6363
Email: pep@wsu.edu
Society, Communication, and Learning
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Dr. Paul E. Pitre is an assistant professor of Educational Leadership at Washington State University. He received his Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership from University of Maryland, College Park. He has presented his work nationally and internationally. He recently provided the keynote address at the 2007 Admissions Marketing Conference held by Tecnologico De Monterrey Universidad in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and has presented his work in South Africa and Canada. Pitre is a member of the Association for the Study of Higher Education and the American Educational Research Association. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications including, “Understanding predisposition in college choice: Toward an integrated model of college choice and Theory of Reasoned Action,” and “College Choice: A study of African American and White students’ aspirations and perceptions related to college attendance.” |
