The Cowen Institute’s mission is to advance public education and college and career success in the New Orleans community.
We lead high-impact direct programming.
The Cowen Institute believes that people of every age deserve the opportunity to reach their greatest potential. This is why we run Tulane University’s Upward Bound, a college readiness program high school students.
We contextualize data and provide thought leadership.
We research New Orleans’ public education school system — the most decentralized in America — and share our findings in an unbiased, accessible way for members of our community and nationwide. We also use direct public engagement, advocacy, and strategic initiatives to frame discussions on the future of public and higher education.
We build capacity in education and workforce landscapes.
The Cowen Institute fosters collaboration and leads professional development for high school counselors, practitioners, and youth-serving organizations to increase college and career access, persistence, and success for New Orleans youth. We lead the College and Career Counseling Collaborative, the New Orleans College Persistence Collaborative, the New Orleans Data Collaborative, and the New Orleans FAFSA Campaign. We also share data and host convenings aimed at increasing post-secondary outcomes for New Orleans youth.
We develop and shape innovative initiatives.
Our latest innovative initiative is Trellis, a hybrid college program that provides New Orleanians of all ages with an affordable, supportive, and individualized pathway to a college degree.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
coweninfo@tulane.edu
Phone
(504) 274-3690