College of Education & Human Development

Research

CEHD's research vision, mission and values are advanced by the faculty and students of North Dakota's flagship university.

Vision

Generate knowledge and find solutions to educational and societal challenges through research activities.

Mission

Cultivate a highly motivating culture that develops faculty and student research.

Our Values

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Originality

Address complex research issues in unique ways.

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Expertise

Develop capacity in cutting-edge best practices.

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Autonomy

Independent scholarly programs chosen by passions.

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Collaboration

Meaningful collaborations among colleagues and students

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Impact

Results utilized locally, nationally, and internationally

Diversity in Research

Commitment to excellence in:

basic and applied research
scholarly and creative activity
qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodologies
methodological and theoretical works
interdisciplinary collaborations
national and international partnerships

Dedicated to Making a Difference

CEHD research impact from 2017-2021:

120

grant proposals submitted

61mil.

in grant proposals budgeted

21mil.

in funded grants

500%

increase in grant expenditures

CEHD Research News

CEHD Research in Press: December 2024

NEWS Dr. Ryan Flinn will join the editorial board (2025-2026) of the Journal of Counseling Psychology. Dr. Flinn also received an EPPP Preparation Scholarship Award from the University of North Texas, Center for Psychosocial Health Disparities, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Shaylah Anderson (Advisor: R. Flinn) was selected for a CEHD […]

12/1/2024

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CEHD Research in Press: 2024 November

NEWS Several CEHD faculty received UND Connect funding, which provides UND faculty and students with the opportunity to engage in community-based research, development, and outreach projects: Drs. Renuka de Silva and Julie Robinson, “Creating Ribbon Shirts and Skirts with Dakota Students: Sustaining Dakota Oyate Cultural Pride”; Dr. Akorede Teriba, “Decreasing Teacher Burnout Through Action Research: […]

11/12/2024

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CEHD Research In Press: 2024 October

NEWS Dr. Ryan Flinn led a UND team to receive a 5-year (2024-2029), $3,889,250 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno, to continue operating the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center for the next five years (2024-2029). CEHD faculty, staff, and graduate students […]

10/4/2024

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The College of Education & Human Development isn't the only part of UND making an impact through research. Find out more about how UND is using research to move the world forward.

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For more information on CEHD research, contact the Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development, Dr. Rob Stupnisky at 701.777.0744 or robert.stupnisky@UND.edu.