Raymond Legler

Dr. Raymond Legler is an Assistant Professor at National Louis University (NLU), specializing in community psychology and urban poverty. He teaches MA programs in Advanced Developmental and Cognitive Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Research Methods, and Social Psychology, as well as PhD courses in Urban Politics, Program Evaluation, Principles of Consultation in the Community, and Survey Design and SPSS.

• Education: PhD in Community Psychology from Michigan State University, BA in Psychology from University of Illinois - Urbana.

His research focuses on addressing the needs of children and youth in Chicago, particularly through school-community partnerships, after-school programs, and education policy. A notable project, 'Pathways to Success,' involved connecting Chicago Public high schools with universities and businesses to support low-income students' transitions to post-secondary education and employment. This initiative included student visits to NLU and Chicago businesses to explore career opportunities.

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Labs or collaborative teams are not explicitly referenced in the text, though his work involves partnerships with organizations like the Bronzeville Community Action Council.