by Jewel Caruso In the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Journal, emeritus professor, Karen Webber, and associate professor, Amy Stich, published their article, “The importance of career competencies in work related experiential activities for engineering and computer science majors.” McBee doctoral students Matthew Grandstaff and Collin Case contributed to the research and writing […]
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McBee Research Published in NACE
Coco as New University Innovation Alliance Fellow at Utah
by Jewel Caruso Lindsay Coco (PhD 2015) has been named the inaugural University Alliance Fellow for the University of Utah. Coco currently serves as the special assistant to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. In her 17 years of experience, she has built first-generation student programming, scholars’ programs, rural student success programs, and an early start […]
Hughes’ Performance Featured in UGAToday
by Jewel Caruso Solomon Hughes (PhD 2013) was featured in UGAToday covering his Emmy-nominated HBO series Winning Time. Hughes plays Kareem Abdul-Jabber, an iconic basketball player and social activist, who won a President Medal of Freedom. Hughes drew on personal experiences as a former player of the University of California-Berkeley, as a student and administrator […]
Cain Provides Insight about the Strikes at UC in New Time Article
by Jewel Caruso Timothy R. Cain, associate professor at the McBee Institute, provides context and insight in a Time article covering the ongoing strikes at the University of California, “How the. University of California Strikes Could Reshape Higher Education” by Katie Reilly. Cain touches on the significant difference in job security and lower pay between […]
Burns Weighs in on Report Concerning the Impacts of College Closures on Students
by Jewel Caruso Rachel Burns (PhD 2018) was recently quoted in an article for the Dallas Business Journal, “New research underscores disruption caused by college closures.” The article talks about a report published by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Associate (SHEEO) and the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center on the impacts of school closures. […]
GCAC Apply-to-College Month Initiatives
by Emaleigh Fleeman Since 2008, November has been recognized as Apply to College Month in Georgia. Many colleges in the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia participate by waiving application fees throughout the month of November. College advisers prepare for this initiative by partnering with counseling staff, teachers, colleges, and […]
Williams Honored with ASHE Award
Krystal L. Williams, assistant professor at the McBee Institute, was presented with the Excellence in Public Policy in Higher Education Award this past week at the ASHE Conference. This award recognizes an individual who shows excellence in their research in academic scholarship and policy practice that helps advance the public policy discourse in higher education. […]
Lott Choi Joins NITA as their Education Director
by Jewel Caruso Rhani Lott Choi (EdD 2020) joined the National Institute for Trial Advocacy as their education director in June 2022. This role is a brand new position to the organization and will oversee faculty recruitment, training and development, and curriculum design. Wendy McCormack, the Executive Director, said about Choi: “I am so excited […]
Friday & Saturday at ASHE
Mid-conference and McBee Institute folks are still going strong in Las Vegas! Check out these Friday programs. 9:15-10:00 Pearson Brown: First Year Momentum and Retention Outcomes for the University System of Georgia Jihye Lee: The Effects of Tuition Discounting on Student Composition at Public Higher Education Institutions 10:15-11:30 Renni Turpin: Reflections on Faculty, Staff, and Administrator Use of […]
Thursday at ASHE
So many programs offered by members of the McBee Institute community today at ASHE! 10-11:15- Paul Rubin (PhD 2017): Understanding State Higher Education Policy Culture: Examining Distinct Characteristics Underlying Postsecondary Sector Changes in Utah Erin Leach and Sean Baser: A Study of Shirking: A Principal-Agent Analysis of the Adoption of Georgia BOR Policy 4.1.6 Sondra Barringer (Postdoc, […]
Wednesday Preconference Events at ASHE
ASHE 2022 is kicking off, and the McBee Institute community is presenting on many important topics. Check your programs! 8:00-9:15 Erik Ness, Sean Baser & Matt Dean: State Authorization of Postsecondary Education: An Inventory of Centralization and Stringency Alex Cassell (MEd 2019), Sean Baser, Erin Leach: State of Tenure: Examining State-Level Policy Changes to Faculty Tenure in […]
Webber and Mathies Lead Courses in Austria
This winter, professor emerita Karen Webber is again co-leading two instructional modules with Dr. Charles Mathies (PhD, 2007) as part of the Master of Research and Innovation in Higher Education program. The courses are part of one specialty track for students in the MARIHE program, led by Professor Attila Pausits at Danube University Krems and […]
Morn Talks Data Visualization and Sharing at the Assessment Institute
by Jewel Caruso Jillian Morn, a doctoral candidate, recently gave two presentations for the Assessment Institute. Her first presentation was co-presented with Jackie Belanger of UW covering how to build a compelling case with data, “Data Storytelling in Assessment: A Practical Guide to Narrative Centered Research Design, Visualizations, and Reporting.” Morn also participated in an […]
Collegiality and Excellence Recognized at Student Awards Lunch
“Overwhelmed with gratitude” is how Sean Baser described his emotions at the annual McBee Institute student awards lunch held on Monday, October 24. Sean received the Thomas G. Dyer Outstanding Dissertation Research Award. His current research examines state postsecondary authorization in Georgia and builds upon his work constructing a 50-state inventory of state authorization approaches […]
FAFSA Fests Raise Awareness in High Schools
by Abby Poirier The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on October 1st, which presented a new opportunity for advisers to kick off financial aid efforts and motivate their students to submit the FAFSA. Throughout the month advisers have spent time educating students and their families about filling out the FAFSA and applying […]
Bell Adds to Research on Need-Based Aid in Education Abroad
by Jewel Caruso Angela D. Bell (PhD 2008) co-published an article with three other University System ofG Georgia faculty: Leslie E. Hodges, Donald L. Rubin, and Coryn Shiftlet. Their research, “Need-Based Aid, Participation in Education Abroad, and Program Type Choice” was published in the Journal of Student Financial Aid. They designed the study to confirm […]
Malloy Transitions to VP for Student Affairs at UND
by Jewel Caruso Art Malloy (EdD 2019) has been named the vice president for student affairs at the University of North Dakota and will start on January 9th, 2023. Malloy is currently serving as associate vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of students at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He has been […]
President Biden Announced Intent to Appoint Gándara to National Board
by Jewel Caruso On October 27th, President Joe Biden announced 14 key appointments to the National Board for Education Sciences. Among these individuals was Denisa Gándara, an alumnus of McBee Institute’s PhD Program. The National Board for Education Sciences holds 15 voting members appointed by the President. These individuals are responsible for advising the director, […]
Ness, Baser, and Dean Produce Foundational Work on Authorization
Professor Erik Ness, PhD candidate Sean Baser, and PhD student Matt Dean compiled a landmark survey of higher education authorization practices across the United States. The authors describe the purpose of the report, sponsored by the State Higher Education Officers Association and Arnold Ventures, as “offer[ing] a deeper understanding of the state authorization landscape and […]
Johnson Leaves the SEC for Alma Mater Baylor
by Jewel Caruso Torie Johnson (EdD 2017) recently accepted a position with Baylor University as the new associate vice president for strategic communication and initiatives. Johnson, who currently serves as the associate commissioner for academic relations for the SEC, will transition into this role effective November 28th. Johnson graduated from Baylor University with a journalism […]
Botha Presents His Research to McBee Faculty and Students
by Jewel Caruso The McBee Institute welcomed Jan Botha, a professor at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, in mid-September to share his expertise with our faculty and students. Botha is the editor and co-author of Intersecting Contexts and Practices (SUNMEDIA, 2016) and Utilisation of South African Research on Higher Education (SUNMEDIA, 2021). Botha’s presentation, “Research […]
Wolniak and Burman Find Ties Between Campus Closures and Student’s Academic Self-Efficacy
by Jewel Caruso Greg Wolniak, associate professor, and Sarah Burman, doctoral candidate, report the impacts of COVID-19-related campus closures on students’ sense of belonging and academic self in their article, “COVID-19 Disruptions: Evaluating the Early Impacts of Campus.” Published in the Journal of College Student Development, the article capitalizes on a pre-existing longitudinal survey that […]
Norton Recognized for Occupational Excellence
by Jewel Caruso The Black Faculty and Staff Organization awards the Ed Wilker Memorial Egalitarian Award, which recognizes occupational excellence to UGA staff members yearly. McBee Institute alumni Narke Norton (MEd 2019) was this year’s honoree. Norton is currently the associate director for recruitment and diversity initiatives at the UGA Graduate School. In addition, he […]
Leming Launches Higher Education Podcast
by Jewel Caruso Heidi Leming (PhD 2013) kicked off a higher education podcast, “From the Vice Chancellor (VC)’s Shelf.” Joined by other faculty and staff across the TBR System, they will discuss themes in the book Disruptive Transformation in Higher Education by Colin Stewart and Robert Dwayne Kelly. The first episode launched at the end […]
Researchers with McBee Ties: Explore State-Level Influences on Educational Funding Decisions
by Jewel Caruso Three McBee Institute graduates and a postdoctoral associate combined forces to research funding trends during the pandemic, Paul Rubin (PhD 2017), Meredith Billings (Postdoc Research and Teaching Associate 2017-2019), Lindsey Hammond (PhD 2020), and Denisa Gándara (PhD 2016). An article based on this work was recently published in American Behavioral Scientist titled […]
McBee Distinguished Professor in Higher Education
The Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education at the University of Georgia, pursuant to its mission and values invites applications from senior scholars to fill the position with service to begin in fall 2023. The professorship honors Dr. Louise McBee, who held leadership positions at the University of Georgia before serving for over a decade as […]
Advisers Learn from Experts during Training
by Shellby Branch On September 14th and 15th, the college advisors came together at the University of Georgia’s student union for two days of training. College advisor Kelsey Albertini finds in-service trainings meaningful because, “[they] help me prepare to advise those students that may need extra support and allow me to gather information and resources […]
Gándara Releases Loan Forgiveness Op-Ed
by Jewel Caruso Denisa Gándara (PhD 2016) released her first op-ed in Newsweek amid the large student loan forgiveness debate. “Now Let’s Make College Free” addresses President Biden’s recent announcement of the largest student loan forgiveness deal in United States history. Gándara specifically tells us how this step is so important: “Student-loan forgiveness is an […]
Cain and Hevel Publish Article on Pioneering LGBTQIA+ Advocate
by Jewel Caruso Professor Tim Cain co-authored an article with University of Arkansas faculty member Michael Hevel that appears in the Journal of Women Gender in Higher Education. The article, “The queer student affairs career of Stephen Lenton, 1970-1980” explores Lenton’s efforts on behalf of LGBTQIA+ students. They extensively examined and drew from Lenton’s papers […]
Wolniak Tracks Impact of Social Exclusion in the Arts
by Jewel Caruso Gregory Wolniak, associate professor at the McBee Institute, explores social exclusion in the arts with Amy Whitaker, assistant professor of visual art representation at NYU Steinhardt. In their article, “Social exclusion in the Arts: The dynamics of social and economic mobility across three decades of undergraduate arts alumni in the United States,” […]
Ambrose Talks Financial Health and Student Success on CCA Podcast
by Jewel Caruso Charles Ambrose (EdD, 1989) was featured on the Complete College America (CCA) podcast CCA On the Air discussing student success at Henderson State University with CCA President Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva. In the episode, Ambrose discussed his transition to Henderson State and the challenges they had and what he had to overcome […]
Rubin Analyzes CRS Reports on Education
by Jewel Caruso Paul Rubin (PhD 2017) recently co-published a research article this month called “Analyzing Congressional Research Service Reports on Education: How is Information Used at Congress’s Think Tank?” Rubin and his co-authors provide insights into the content and sources that the Congressional Research Service (CRS) references when developing reports and providing information to […]
Hawk Accepts New Position at Clemson
by Jewel Caruso Holly Hawk (PhD 2020) recently accepted a new position at Clemson University in the School of Accountancy as a clinical assistant professor. Hawk previously taught in the Tull School of Accounting at the University of Georgia. She earned her Masters of Accountancy with a concentration in Audit and Systems from UGA and […]
Toutkoushian Weighs In on Student Loan Forgiveness Debate in Latest The Hatchet Article
by Jewel Caruso President Joe Biden recently announced a massive student loan forgiveness plan which led to much debate throughout the country, especially in the higher education community. Robert Toutkoushian, associate director of the McBee Institute, weighed in on the debate and was quoted in The Hatchet article. Toutkoushian said the government should take responsibility […]
Toutkoushian Named Associate Director of MIHE
by Jewel Caruso Robert Toutkoushian, professor of higher education, has been appointed associate director of the McBee Institute. The role of associate director provides leadership for the Institute’s evaluation and assessment activities. Toutkoushian will also be providing leadership to faculty promotions, tenure reviews, mentoring assignments, tenure reviews, and searches for new faculty and postdoctoral associates. […]
Riffe Accepts Faculty position with UC
by Jewel Caruso Karley Riffe (PhD 2018) announced her relocation from Auburn University to the University of Cincinnati. She will be joining the faculty as an assistant professor in higher education. Riffe stated that this transition holds a lot of meaning to her in her Twitter announcement: “This move is significant both professionally AND personally. […]
Adviser Makes Impact Early at Heritage High School
by Emaleigh Fleeman All across the state of Georgia, school is back in session. Georgia College Advising Corps welcomed fifteen new advisers this school year to assist high school seniors with their post-secondary plans. While high school students enjoy the summer off, college advisers worked hard to prepare for the upcoming school year through a […]
Garza Calls GTF Program a Transformative Experience
by Jewel Caruso Valdosta State University recently published an article on Linda de la Garza, associate professor of chemistry at VSU, for her transformative experience with the Governor’s Teaching Fellows Program offered at the McBee Institute. De la Garza’s recent participation in the GTF program helped her renew passion for teaching, and she learned valuable […]
Taylor Critiques Higher Education in New Book
by Jewel Caruso Barrett J. Taylor’s (PhD, 2012) new book, Wrecking: Deinstitutionalization and Partial Defenses in State Higher Education Policy (Rutgers University Press, 2022) is now available in paperback and e-book. In the publication, Taylor shows how social changes set a collision course in higher education and offers a unique and compelling perspective linking higher […]
Ness Featured in UGAToday
by Jewel Caruso Erik Ness, professor and graduate coordinator at MIHE, was featured in UGAToday highlighting his path that led to his work in higher education policy. The article discusses Ness’ professional preparation, approach to teaching, hobbies, and his start at UGA. When a job at the Institute opened, he said, “My dream job opened […]
Enrollment Management Strategies Discussed
McBee IHE graduates, students, and faculty gathered for a discussion of enrollment management on Friday, July 29 over lunch. Graduates Kelley Lips and Rebecca Sandidge led the conversation and provided an overview of the strategic place of enrollment management in higher education institutions. Lips and Sandidge noted that enrollment is a newer and broader term […]
Governor’s Teaching Fellows Alumna Named an ACE Fellow
Rosaria Meek, assistant professor of Spanish and president of the Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education, joins the 2022-2023 cohort of American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows program. In the fall, Meek will begin her placement with the College of Charleston. The ACE Fellows Program is a competitive national leadership development program that places […]
Webber as Keynote Speaker for 2022 TENNAIR Conference
by Jewel Caruso Karen Webber, professor emerita and president of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR), was a keynote speaker at the Tennessee Association for Institutional Research (TENNAIR). The 35th Annual TENNAIR Conference held in Nashville, that ran from August 3 to August 5, was themed around Strengthening Data Ethics in IR. The major purposes […]
Fuchko Appointed CSU Interim President
by Jewel Caruso John Fuchko III (PhD 2019) was appointed the interim president for Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. Fuchko outlined his approach to this new role in his open letter on the CSU president’s webpage. He stated his commitment to the institution’s tagline is to be Creative to the Core. “As each of […]
Gordon Takes MIHE Experiences in New Direction
Leslie S. Gordon announced that she will leave the McBee Institute and begin pursuing new professional goals full time on July 31. For nearly seven years, Gordon has shared her wide-ranging experience in pedagogical innovation, faculty development, and program management and assessment with the Institute. Gordon became the associate director of the Executive Doctoral Program […]
Leming Authors Chapter in Recently Published Book
by Jewel Caruso Heidi Leming (PhD 2013) authored a chapter in the recently released book Delivering on the Promise of high-Impact Practices: Research and Models for Achieving equity, Fidelity, Impact and Scale. The book specifically explores the Tennessee’s Board of Regents (TBR) System’s work with high impact practices (HIPs). Leming’s chapter, titled “Supporting Tennessee’s Completion […]
Beyond Academia: Graduate Panel Shares Lessons from Careers
The McBee Institute welcomed four graduates back into the classroom virtually on July 21 to speak to students about their preparation for and experiences in noncampus roles. The panel consisted of Rachel Burns, senior policy analyst at SHEEO; Patrick Crane, vice president of strategic initiatives in the North Carolina Community College System; Samaad Wes Key, […]
Keys Selected for UGA’s 2022 40 Under 40 class
by Jewel Caruso Samaad Wes Keys, PhD 2014, was selected for UGA’s 2022 40 Under 40 class presented by the UGA Alumni Association. Currently, Keys is a program officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Prior to his current position, Keys was recruited to the Southern Education Foundation where he helped build higher education […]
Wolniak Co-authored Article Published in Research in Higher Education
by Jewel Caruso Associate professor Greg Wolniak co-authored an article that appears online in Research in Higher Education. The article, “The Long-Term Role of Undergraduate Experiences: Predicting Intellectual and Civic Outcomes,” was written in collaboration with Nicholas Bowman, Tricia Seifert, Kathleen Wise, and Charles Blaich. Along with Wolniak, they explored the connection between college experiences […]
Whatley Explores Pandemic Repercussions in Latest Publication
by Jewel Caruso Melissa Whatley (PhD 2019) announced her latest publication in the Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education which was co-written with Heidi Fischer of Old Dominion University. The article, “Pandemic Repercussions: The Future of International Education at US Community Colleges”, explores the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic that can help community colleges […]
Whatley Receives Best International Study Article Award
by Jewel Caruso Melissa Whatley (PhD 2019) received the 2022 Best Article Award from the CIES Study Abroad and International Students (SAIS) Special Interest Group. The article, “Balancing finances, politics, and public health: international student enrollment and reopening plans at US higher education institutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic”, was co-written with Santiago Castiello, a higher […]
Hearn Appointed Interim Director
James C. Hearn, associate director and professor in the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education, has agreed to serve as the Institute’s interim director, effective July 1, 2022. Libby V. Morris, the Zell B. Miller Distinguished Professor of Higher Education and University Professor, announced in February that she would step down from her role as […]
Thank you, Dr. Morris!
Thank you, Libby Morris! Your vision and mentorship led the MIHE community, collectively and individually, to new heights. As you step down as director and return to the faculty, we look forward to your continued impact. Read more on the announcement: https://t.uga.edu/8bQ
Burnside Takes New Position as Director at USM
by Jewel Caruso Ashley Burnside (EdD 2019) has been named the director of the center for student success at the University of Southern Mississippi starting July 1, 2022. She will lead projects on the success and retention-based initiatives, student outreach, staff operations, and retention-based scholarship awarding. When asked what drew her into this new position […]
Quarles Named Associate Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer at GS
by Jewel Caruso Dominique A. Quarles (PhD 2019) has been named Georgia Southern University’s associate vice president for inclusive excellence and chief diversity officer starting August 1, 2022. The institution has committed to making inclusive excellence a strategic pillar and a core value. Quarles’ position is essential to achieving that goal. Quarles is an alumnus […]
Thompson Featured in UGA Today for Work at GCAC
by Jewel Caruso Brook Thompson, program director of the Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC), was recently recognized in an article by UGA Today. Her dedication to professional advocacy for education equity was highlighted in the article: “Whether training English teachers in Mexico or training the next generation of college advisers, Thompson has committed herself to […]
Hearn and Warshaw TIAA Report Recognized by Inside Higher Ed
by Jewel Caruso James Hearn and Jarrett Warshaw’s (PhD 2016) latest TIAA (The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association) Institute report, “The pandemic and access-oriented private nonprofit colleges” was highlighted in an article on Inside Higher Ed. Access-oriented colleges have less selective acceptance rates and a wide range of test scores. This study seeks to answer […]
Whatley’s Research Studies Inequities in Access to International Education
by Jewel Caruso On June 20th, Dr. Melissa Whatley (PhD 2019) tweeted an announcement of her latest publication in the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. “Who enrolls in internationalized courses? An exploration of at-home access at one community college” is available on APA PsychNet’s website. Whatley says her publication “adopts an equity-focused lens to […]
Arndt Receives The Sisson Award
by Jewel Caruso Alexa Lee Arndt, a fourth-year doctoral student at the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education, received the Sission Community Leadership Development Award from the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development. The award was presented by the Fanning Institute Director, Matt Bishop, this June. The Sisson award recognizes faculty, staff, and graduate students […]
Crain Starts New Role at Missouri S&T
by Jewel Caruso Andrew Crain (PhD 2020) started a new position as the lead recruitment consultant at the Missouri University of Science and Technology on April 4, 2022. Crain’s new position will allow him to directly support the growth of Missouri S&T by recruiting top executives and academic talent. His passion and experience in career […]
Mathies Joins ODU Faculty This Fall
by Jewel Caruso Charles Mathies (PhD 2010) will join Old Dominion University as a tenure-track assistant professor this fall. Mathies’s research focuses on international higher education, examining higher education policy at the international, national, and organizational levels. For the past 11 years, he has worked as a research fellow at the University of Jyväskylä in […]
MIHE @ AIR Forum 2022
The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) Forum returned as an in-person gathering on June 6-9, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The MIHE community was well represented with presentations each day and with Karen Webber transitioning to president of the organization on Wednesday, June 8.Check out the sessions below. More information about the conference and list of all […]
Williams Receives Prestigious AERA Award
Krystal L. Williams, assistant professor of higher education in the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education, received the 2022 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Scholars of Color Early Career Contribution Award. The award recognizes scholars who have made significant contributions to the understanding of issues that disproportionately affect minority populations and scholars in minority populations […]
Stich Conducts Interview of Interviewing Expert
by Larissa Lozano Dr. Amy Stich interviews Dr. Kathy Roulston on the skills needed to effectively conduct qualitative interviews and current developments in the field. The podcast, released on February 10, is episode 30 of “Tricks, Tips, and Stories in Qualitative Interviewing” in the Qualitative Conversations series from the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Stich […]
New Quantitative Analysis Book Written by Whatley
Melissa Whatley’s quip on Twitter is representative of the humor and approachability that she brings to quantitative analysis. She writes, “when I was in the first grade all I wanted to do was be an author. I’m not sure a quant methods textbook is what 5-year-old me had in mind, but maybe this will do.” […]
Blanchard and Clayton’s Contributions Recognized at LSU
Joy Blanchard (MIHE PhD) and Ashley Clayton (former postdoctoral associate) were honored for their contributions to the LSU community at a special awards ceremony on May 4 for university faculty. Blanchard received the 2022 Brij Mohan Distinguished Professor Award. This award recognizes a full-time faculty member at the rank of associate professor who serves as […]
Punish or Educate? Cullen’s Research Focuses on Academic Integrity Policies
by Larissa Lozano Courtney Cullen, a PhD Student at the Institute of Higher Education, examines the impacts of academic integrity policies on student behavior and why education-based policies are more effective in preventing academic dishonesty in comparison to punishment-based policies. Her findings appear in the Journal of College and Character. With research based on cognitive […]
Giving High School Juniors a JUMP on College Planning
by Renni Turpin With spring break behind us, Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC) advisers are planning elaborate decision day events to celebrate seniors’ post-secondary plans. GCAC advisers are also beginning to focus their attention on juniors. Starting the college planning process in the junior year is critical, with early scholarship and college applications coming up […]
Riffe Explores Challenges for Professors of Working-Class Backgrounds
by Larissa Lozano Although there is substantial writing by academics from working-class backgrounds, there is little research on the relationship between social class and positions in academia. To address this gap in research, Karly Riffe (MIHE PhD 2018), Meghan Pifer, Jacob Hartz, and Maria Ibarra gathered narratives from over 200 working-class academics (WCA) to understand […]
Gándara Examines the Rhetoric around Performance-based Funding
by Larissa Lozano Denisa Gándara (PhD 2016) and Stijn Daenekindt, (Ghent University), take a unique approach to researching performance-based funding (PBF). While previous research focused narrowly on states that have implemented, their study also includes states that have not implemented this policy through data modeling and analysis of PBF-related rhetoric in newspapers. In its basic […]
MIHE Community at AERA 2022
A large number of MIHE students, faculty, alumni, and former postdoctoral associates are participating in the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Cultivating Equitable Education Systems for the 21st Century. The meeting was held April 21-26, 2002 with participants able to attend virtually and in-person in San Diego, CA. AERA 2022 Thursday, April 21 […]
Wolniak Reappraises the Value of Artistic Opportunity in Society
by Larissa Lozano In their article for Review of Research in Education, Amy Whitaker (NYU) and Greg Wolniak argue that “dealing with social and racial/ethnic exclusion is a systemic problem that requires consideration of the many intertwined contributory factors.” Based on a SNAAP DataBrief about socioeconomic & racial/ethnic exclusion in the arts written by them […]
Stich Tagged to Join Institutional Challenge Grant Team for Research Expertise
Amy Stich is a fellow on a new research-practice partnership grant team to explore financial burdens of college and how to improve. The 2022 Institutional Challenge Grant was awarded to Georgia State University’s Georgia Policy Labs (GPL) and Achieve Atlanta. The three-year project is led by co-PIs Sally Wallace, dean of the Andrew Young School […]
Barringer Explores How Academic Structure Influences Adaptability
by Larissa Lozano “Despite the centrality of academic structure to [higher education organizations] and their work, our knowledge of it is limited,” says Sondra Barringer, MIHE postdoctoral associate 2013-2016. She aims to bridge this knowledge gap through her article “Understanding Academic Structure: Variation, Stability, and Change at the Center of the Modern Research University” for The […]
Williams’ Work Recognized with AERA Early Career Award
The McBee Institute of Higher Education congratulates Dr. Krystal L. Williams for receiving the 2022 AERA Scholars of Color Early Career Contribution Award. This honor recognizes Dr. Williams’ research on education policy and equity issues via the Education Policy and Equity Research Collaborative (Ed_PERC) housed at the University of Georgia. We look forward to more […]
Stich and Case Review Broke
In their book Broke: The Racial Consequences of Underfunding Public Universities, Laura T. Hamilton and Kelly Nielsen analyze the impacts of defunding public institutions on racially marginalized students and “new universities” —competitive research universities primarily serving low-income and minority students. Associate professor of higher education Amy Stich and PhD student Collin Case further explore this […]
MIHE Community Supports Georgia Giving Day
UGA Giving Day 2022 brought in more than 9300 gifts to the university over a 24-hour period. Thank you to everyone who answered our call. The McBee Institute received more than a dozen gifts, many from first-time donors. We heard from current students, alumni of all our programs, faculty and staff, and a former GCAC […]
Chronicle Cites Cain in Compensation Article
Timothy R. Cain is quoted in the Chronicle article, “What That Ad for the Unpaid Job at UCLA May Have Been About” (March 21, 2022). In assessing the response to a job posting for an unpaid assistant adjunct professor, Cain refocused the conversation around a larger question of “the way we are structuring academic labor […]
Persistent Bias Compounds Labor Market Stress
Nicola Ingram, Professor of Sociology of Education at the Manchester Metropolitan University, shared qualitative research that delves into the lived experiences of college graduates from non-middle class backgrounds in the British labor market. Her survey data adds voice and context to the statistical data showing that graduates from underrepresented backgrounds have a more difficult time […]
What Does a Georgia College Advising Corps Adviser Do?
by Renni Turpin Well into the spring semester, many college seniors are looking for their next opportunity. The Georgia College Advising Corps is actively recruiting for open college adviser positions which will begin July 2022. One of the questions most frequently asked by applicants is: What does a typical day look like? This question is […]
Is Grad School Worth It? Webber and Burns Examine the Debt Crisis
As enrollment in graduate programs is increasing, so is educational debt. Many students wonder if they can afford to stay in school and how they can reduce the debt burden of attending college. Using national data on student finance and institutional expenditures, Karen Webber, professor emerita of higher education at the McBee Institute of Higher […]
Title of University Professor Bestowed on Morris
In recognition of her years of leadership and service to the University of Georgia, Libby V, Morris was named University Professor. Morris has led the McBee Institute of Higher Education since 2006 and twice served as interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost in 2010s. The formal ceremony honoring recipients of university awards […]
Erik Ness Promoted to Professor
Morris Announces Plan to Return to Faculty
On Monday, February 28, Libby V. Morris announced that she would step down as director of the McBee Institute and return to the faculty on July 1, 2022. “With mixed emotions, I share my plans to step down as the director at the end of this fiscal year. As you know, the McBee Institute is […]
Innovative Study Drafts Play from Social Media Posts
Dr. Sacha Sharp presented her unique and innovative interdisciplinary research to understand and assess the impact of digital identity and expression among Black women graduate students to the McBee IHE community. Her work breaks ground for its exploration of digital identity, its use of social media as a data source, its singular and non-comparative focus […]
Williams Talks HBCU Funding with ABC News in Detroit
In her interview with ABC News affiliate WXYZ, Dr. Williams highlights the funding challenges Historically Black Colleges and Universities have faced over the years and their long-term impacts on HBCU students. “[HBCUs] have a long-standing history and tradition of being able to do more with less, but they should not have to do that,” Williams […]
Le-Quita Booth: A Life of Prevailing Optimism
When Le-Quita Booth enrolled in the Ed.D program at the University of Georgia’s Institute of Higher Education (now the Louise McBee Institute) in the mid-1980s, she had no difficulty articulating her motivation. She was told that she needed a doctoral degree to be considered for the promotion she wanted. So, she pursued and obtained the […]
GCAC Advisers Boost FAFSA Completion Rates
by Renni Turpin Four months into “FAFSA season,” Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC) college advisers work hard to motivate and support seniors to submit their financial aid forms. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is critical for college enrollment and is the gateway for federal and state grants, work-study, and federally backed student […]
Burns Quantifies Impact of College Closures
by Larissa Lozano Rachel Burns, MIHE alumna, will lead and develop a multi-year research initiative to quantify the impacts of college closures in partnership with the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. In her new role as senior policy analyst at the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO), she also will support other organization priorities […]
Wolniak Explores Causes and Remedies for Lack of Diversity in Art Professions
by Larissa Lozano Based on statistical analysis and survey data, Gregory Wolniak, associate professor at the McBee Institute of Higher Education, and Amy Whitaker, assistant professor of visual art representation at NYU Steinhardt, found “presence of systemic bias” in art professions. They write, “When compared to alumni who identify as White, all other racial/ethnic groups […]
Brantley Seeks Causes of Professional Burnout among Chief Academic Officers
by Larissa Lozano Brantley conducted interviews with chief academic officers and uncovered eleven key insights into what exactly makes chief academic officers stay or leave their positions. Brantley cites recent research indicating that 47% of CAOs have been in their positions three years or less and the median term is around six years. Brantley has […]
Hooper Named Dean at Augusta Technical College
Dr. Kellie McElroy Hooper has been appointed as the first dean of the School for Public and Professional Services at Augusta Technical College. “I believe learning is a lifelong experience that can be life changing. Learning promotes growth, curiosity, and increases self-confidence,” Hooper says. Hooper received her Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from the McBee […]
Students Can Find Ways to Tap into Georgia’s Rich Data on Education
McBee IHE faculty members and doctoral candidate, Matt Gregory, shared on-going research experience with University System of Georgia (USG) and GA Awards data. The 60-minute session covered stages in a project’s lifecycle from idea generation through distillation of findings. Dr. Greg Wolniak discussed MIHE’s recent data sharing agreement with the USG. A current MOU normalizes […]
Chen-Bendle & Wolniak Critique Roadmap
Book review by Emily Chen-Bendle & Greg Wolniak appears in Review of Higher Education (Winter 2021). Chen-Bendle and Wolniak note that Ron Lieber brings much knowledge and experience writing about personal finance to his work, The Price You Pay for College. They commend his ability to “artfully weav[e] information from a variety of academic and […]
McBee IHE Launches 7th Executive Ed.D. Cohort
The McBee Institute welcomed its 7th Executive Ed.D. cohort. The sixteen members of the of incoming class are all actively engaged in higher education administration at a variety of institutions across the eastern United States. The two-year program kicked off with a special orientation, social events, and tour of UGA in early January. Dr. Cain […]
Happy New Year from The Georgia College Advising Corps!
by Brionna Johnson The University of Georgia’s College Advising Corps is proud to announce our program’s expansion into the Newton County school system in Covington, GA. With support from the Newton County School District, we are placing three new college advisers at Alcovy High School, Eastside High School, and Newton High School to begin their […]