W. Charles Wiseley

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W. Charles Wiseley
Managing Director,
Higher Education Research and Evaluation

W. Charles Wiseley is managing director of Higher Education Research and Evaluation (HERE), where he provides consulting and workshops on using data for program improvement and maximizing Perkins allocation funds. His work includes research on instructional methods and student learning in applied, integrated, and non-integrated courses, including STEM, math, and language in career and technical education at community colleges. He previously served as a career technical education specialist in the California Community College Chancellor's Office, focusing on policy, accountability, and program compliance. He was also a research consultant at City College of San Francisco and a researcher at Southwestern Community College District. Wiseley earned his EdD in higher education administration and leadership from the University of the Pacific.

updated 2025

Contributing topics
College access & postsecondary success
W. Charles Wiseley in the Media
: Some College Students Need Contextualized Math Courses to Succeed
Publications by W. Charles Wiseley
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Effective Basic Skills Instruction
The Case for Contextualized Developmental Math
This brief analyzes the effectiveness of contextualized developmental math in California Community Colleges, where fewer than 10% of students who enter at the basic math level complete college-level math. These integrated courses focus on math…