by Jewel Caruso Chuck Ambrose (EdD 1989) co-wrote a new book with Michael Nietzel, Colleges on the Brink: The Case for Financial Exigency, released on December 15th. Ambrose and Nietzel explore the financial crises that colleges are facing in the post-pandemic era and ways to help resolve the problems. They further discuss and give tools […]
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Ambrose Writes Book on Financial Crises and Exigency in Higher Ed Institutions
Summer and Fall Graduates 2023
Rob Clark (PhD) is the senior director for Finance and Administration at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Previously, he served as the director of operations, maintenance, and projects at UGA’s Facilities Management Division. Clark is also a retired US Navy Officer. Jillian Morn (PhD) currently works as a research scientist in the […]
Hearn Receives ASHE Distinguished Career Award
James C. Hearn, professor of higher education and interim director of the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education, received the Howard R. Bowen Distinguished Career Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education. The Bowen Award is given in recognition of a professional life “devoted to the study of higher education and a […]
Brown Investigates Lottery Funding in Higher Ed
Pearson Brown, McBee doctoral student and state policy intern at SHEEO, recently wrote an issue brief in SHEEO’s State Higher Education Finance project. The brief, titled “Analyzing Lottery Proceeds as an Aspect of State Support for Higher Education,” details how lottery funding is utilized by states to support higher education through state financial aid and […]
Bedsole to Lead Enrollment Management at Troy
by Jewel Caruso Blake Bedsole (EdD 2013) will assume his new position of associate vice chancellor for enrollment management at Troy University effective January 1, 2024. “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to serve as Troy University’s associate vice chancellor for enrollment management,” Bedsole said. “TROY provides a wonderful college experience and unlimited […]
Keith Co-Edits Second Edition of Trends in Assessment
by Jewel Caruso Caleb Keith (PhD 2017) has recently co-edited the second edition of Trends in Assessment: Ideas, Opportunities, and Issues for Higher Education, a book published by Routledge. This second edition was released in early October and delves into the historical, current, and future directions of assessment in higher education. The wealth of information […]
Toutkoushian Helps Campus Community Think Strategically About First-Gen Students
Dr. Robert K. Toutkoushian led a Dialogues in Diversity Lunchtime session on first-generation college students (FGCS) on October 24. The series, coordinated by the UGA Office of Institutional Diversity, invites scholars to introduce a topic and encourage several dozen people from across campus to discuss particular issues in diversity that relate to higher education. Toutkoushian, […]
Guajardo Named Assistant to President Morehead
by Jewel Caruso Rod Guajardo (current doctoral student) has been named assistant to President Jere W. Morehead at the University of Georgia. He will transition into this position on November 6th. Guajardo’s new role will be concentrated on student affairs, inclusive excellence, community relations, and executive communications. In addition to these responsibilities, he will serve […]
Arndt Finds Neoliberalism Pervasive in College Student Government Campaigns
An article co-written by Alexa Arndt (PhD 2023) appears in the Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship. The research presented in the article, “College Student Government Elections and the Espousal of Neoliberalism in Campaign and Platform Discourse,” found neoliberal elements were “present in almost every platform and at every institution” in the study sample. […]
Walker Discusses the Impacts of SCOTUS decision on Admissions in The Chronicle
by Jewel Caruso Will Walker Jr. (first-year doctoral student) was featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education discussing the recent SCOTUS decision on affirmative action and the impact on admissions for underrepresented students. The article, written by Eric Hoover, “A Time to Tear Down, a Time to Build Up: The end of race-conscious admissions brought […]
Daniel’s Public Service Recognized in Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40
by Jewel Caruso Jeremy Daniel (MEd 2016) was one of the professionals honored in Georgia Trend’s 2023 40 Under 40 list. Daniel currently serves as the assistant to the director for Strategic Initiatives for the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. Daniel helps the Vinson Institute maintain its mission to promote […]
Gándara Offers Recommendations to Improve Policy Engagement Among Faculty of Color
by Jewel Caruso Denisa Gándara (PhD 2016) recently co-authored a research study with four colleagues that investigated how colleges and universities can improve their support of engagement in public policy discourse among faculty of color. The article, “Supporting Public Policy Engagement for Tenure-Stream Faculty of Color,” was published in Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning. […]
Fuchko Named President of Dalton State College
by Jewel Caruso Effective October 5, John Fuchko III (EdD 2019) has been named the president of Dalton State College. Fuchko had been serving as its interim president since June of this year. USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue expressed his commitment to position the college to build on its reputation for positive student experiences, “In John, […]
Baser Joins SHEEO as Senior Policy Analyst
by Jewel Caruso Current doctoral candidate, Sean Baser, joined the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association in early October as a senior policy analyst. Baser’s new role will allow him to provide support on many SHEEO projects and initiatives. These responsibilities include researching and monitoring noncredit postsecondary education programs and state authorization practices. Baser will […]
Hearn Tribute Establishes New Lectureship Series
Former students returned for the announcement of the endowment to support the James C. Hearn Lectureship during the Institute’s annual awards and recognition luncheon. The foundational gift was made in honor of the interim director’s commitment to excellence in research by his partner, Dean of the College of Public Health Marsha Davis. In response to […]
Annual Recognition Luncheon Brings Together McBee Community
by Suzanne R. Graham The annual awards and recognitions luncheon is a highlight of the year for the McBee Institute’s faculty and staff. In addition to honoring donors, who contributed directly to student and success, and celebrating student and faculty accomplishments, the event offers an opportunity for the community to connect across cohorts and degree […]
Moore Appointed Deputy Chief of Staff to President Morehead
by Jewel Caruso Nathan Moore (PhD 2020) was recently appointed as deputy chief of staff to President Jere W. Morehead at the University of Georgia. He assumed his new responsibilities on October 1st. In Moore’s new position, he will be the leading point of contact for inquiries and day-to-day management of the President’s Office. In […]
Cain Advises Caution in Changes to Tenure and Faculty Governance
by Jewel Caruso McBee professor Timothy Cain was recently mentioned in The Chronicle article “A Messy Divorce: The Dissolution of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Poses a Novel Risk to Tenure” (Sept. 12, 2023) by Lee Gardner. In the article, Cain expresses his caution about changes to university tenure and the voice of faculty in these […]
Major Leads New Teaching Center at Alabama
by Jewel Caruso Claire Major (PhD 1998) was named the founding faculty director of the University of Alabama’s Teaching Academy. Currently a professor of higher education, Major is enthusiastic about the role of this new campus resource hub. “My vision for the UA Teaching Academy is to create a vibrant hub of teaching innovation and […]
Tidwell Finds Varying Levels of Applicant Support in Graduate Admissions Pipeline
by Jewel Caruso Research by Michael Tidwell, first-year PhD student, and Ellis S. Logan recently appeared in their article, “Differences in support within the social science graduate admissions pipeline,” published in Studies in Graduate and Postdoctoral Education. The authors sought to better understand the impediments experienced by prospective graduate students in the social sciences as […]
Ambrose Joins Husch Blackwell Higher Education Group
by Jewel Caruso Husch Blackwell recently announced that Chuck Ambrose (EdD 1989) has joined its higher education practice group as a senior consultant. In the Blackwell news release, Ambrose expressed his motivation, “I am excited to join the Husch Blackwell team. The firm really stands apart from the field in terms of its depth of […]
McBee Community Contributes to Comparative Higher Education Policy Book
Professor Erik Ness co-edited an in-depth look at the current state of research on education policymaking in Canada, the United States, and Western Europe. Comparative Higher Education Politics: Policymaking in North America and Western Europe focuses on recent higher education changes and challenges. The editors target five “key aspects of policymaking, namely the politics of […]
Hearn Recognized with Howard R. Bowen Award
by Jewel Caruso James C. Hearn, interim director of the McBee Institute, has been awarded the 2023 Howard R. Bowen Distinguished Career Award by the Association for the Study of Higher Education. This award is presented annually to individuals who have devoted their professional life to the study of higher education and have contributed to […]
Researchers from McBee Discuss Challenges to Implementation of Education Policy in Georgia
Professor Amy Stich, Professor George Spencer (NYU), Brionna Johnson (MEd 2022), and Sean Baser (doctoral candidate) joined forces to identify obstacles to higher education policy implementation. They used the recent introduction of dual enrollment policy initiatives as an “important case of how and to what extent innovative educational policy efforts are implemented and carried out […]
Cumbass Identifies Trends in State Legislation on Higher Education
by Jewel Caruso Kanler Cumbass, M.Ed. 2021 and Education Strategy Group(ESG) associate, recently co-authored an article with Oreyane Tate highlighting the ways that lawmakers across the United States seek to legislate higher education’s role in students’ economic mobility and the overall economic well being of states. Published on the ESG website, “Education Meets Economic Mobility […]
Cecil Uses Economic Mobility to Rank Colleges
by Jewel Caruso Ben Cecil (PhD 2022) co-authored a report, “2023 Economic Mobility Index,” with Chazz Robinson published on Third Way’s website. The Economic Mobility Index (EMI) was created by Third Way in 2022 to provide an alternative metric to assessing institutions of higher education through their economic impact. In the 2023 report, the authors […]
O’Connell Provides Personal Review of Autoethnography
by Jewel Caruso Julianne O’Connell, doctoral student, recently reviewed a newly published book featured in the Journal of Autoethnography. The book, An Autoethnography of Fitting In: On Spinsterhood, Fatness, and Backpacker Tourism, is by Phiona Stanley. O’Connell provides a positive review of the book in addition to highlighting their deep and personal connection to the […]
Jackson Selected as EPFP Policy Fellow
by Jewel Caruso Stan Jackson (Ph.D. 2023) was selected for the 2023-2024 Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP). EPFP is a national professional development program sponsored by the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) that provides potential leaders with the knowledge and networks to advance the core issues of education policy. The individuals selected commit nine months […]
Toutkoushian Consulted for Definition of “First-Generation”
by Jewel Caruso Robert Toutkoushian, associate director of McBee, was recently quoted in Inside Higher Ed in an article titled “Defining ‘First Generation’ in Different Ways” by Jessica Blake. In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling against using race as a factor in higher education admissions, the article turns to research by Toutkoushian that […]
Cain explores role of academic unions in book chapter
Professor Timothy R. Cain considers the role of labor unions in higher education in a book chapter published in the Research Handbook on the Transformation of Higher Education (Edward Elgar, 2023). Grounded in the concept of union voice, Cain argues that academic unions can both promote positive change in higher education organizations and can challenge […]
Burns Reports on Tuition and Aid for Undocumented Students
by Jewel Caruso Rachel Burns (PhD 2018) published a report with the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association titled, State tuition and fees for undocumented students. Burns is currently a senior policy analyst at SHEEO. The report “highlights and explores state policies for undocumented students during the 2022 fiscal year” at public two- and four-year […]
Williams receives NSF award to study Black women in computing
Krystal L. Williams, assistant professor at the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education, has received a prestigious National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award of over $600,000 to examine undergraduate academic and career-related outcomes among Black women pursuing computing degrees. With two degrees in mathematics, Williams has spent her academic career enrolled […]
Belasco Interviewed in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
by Jewel Caruso Andrew Belasco, PhD 2014, was interviewed in an NBC News article titled, “Four things students need to know after the Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action” by Nicole Acevedo, Sandra Lilley, Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, and Cora Cervantes. This summer the Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action as a means to use race […]
Parker Leads Office of Accreditation
by Jewel Caruso Maggie Parker, PhD 2022, was recently selected as the director of the Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness at UGA. Previously, Parker served as the associate director for accreditation since 2016. In that role, she supported the institutional accreditation process, developed strategic plans, and analyzed data related to planning. This office is […]
Cain and Wolniak Earn Promotion
by Suzanne R. Graham Timothy R. Cain and Gregory C. Wolniak achieved rank of full professor, effective August 1, 2023. Professor Cain started at the University of Georgia in 2013. His research interests are in campus activism, unionization, and academic freedom. He leads courses in the history of U.S. higher education and the American professoriate. […]
Cecil Conducts High-Level Study on Current Presidents with ACE
by Jewel Caruso Ben Cecil (PhD 2022) co-authored an American Council on Education report earlier this year. “The American College President: 2023 Edition” is a five-year update to ACE’s body of work related to the American College President Study (ACPS). The purpose of the study is to present a profile of top administrative leadership in […]
Tiller Speaks on College Access for Foster Children in Inside Higher Ed
by Jewel Caruso Lori Tiller (PhD 2022) was quoted in Inside Higher Ed discussing statewide student outreach programs.. Tiller is the co-director of Embark Georgia, an initiative housed in the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development. The article, “Helping Former Foster Students Succeed” by Jessica Blake, explores the effect that experiencing foster care has on […]
Jones Chairs National Task Force on Loan Repayment
by Jewel Caruso Anthony Jones (PhD 2019) chaired a national task force on the resumption of student loan repayment with the National Associate of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) that released the Resumption of Loan Repayment Report. Jones also serves as the executive director of financial aid and scholarships at the University of Utah. This […]
Buehrer Provides Accreditation Guidance as Part of Fulbright Specialist Program
by Jewel Caruso Danielle Buehrer (EdD, 2021) was selected to participate in the Fulbright Specialist Program where she served for two weeks during the summer 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire. Buehrer is currently the vice provost for institutional effectiveness at Mercer University and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and […]
HESS Officers and Research Roundtable Leaders for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
As we are preparing for the new academic year, the McBee Institute is happy to announce our 2023-2024 HESS officers and Research Roundtable leaders. HESS officers President, Carlie Cooper: Carlie is a doctoral student. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UGA (2017) and a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Georgia […]
Wolniak and Chen-Bendle Find Students’ Leadership Aspirations Begin before College and Persist into Careers
by Jewel Caruso Gregory Wolniak, associate professor, and Emily Chen-Bendle, doctoral student, published a new article investigating gender differences in leadership aspirations among college students with Jennifer Tackett from Northwestern University. Titled “Exploring Gender Differences in Leadership Aspirations: A Four-Year Longitudinal Study of College Students from Adverse Backgrounds”, their research appears in AERA Open, 9. […]
EdD Alum Hicks Named Chief Human Resources Officer at UGA
by Jewel Caruso Juanita Hicks (EdD, 2018) is the new senior associate vice president and chief human resources officer for the University of Georgia. She started her new position on July 1, 2023. In the news release, Ryan Nesbit, vice president for finance and administration, said, “Much has been done and much is in progress […]
Fuchko Announced as New Interim President at Dalton State
by Jewel Caruso John Fuchko III (EdD 2019) was named as the new interim president at Dalton State College and started on June 1, 2023. In the news release, Sonny Perdue, chancellor of the University System of Georgia, said “Dr. Fuchko has outstanding experience as a campus leader and with the university system office, and […]
Business Operations Manager Opening
The McBee Institute of Higher Education is seeking a Business Operations Manager. The position is responsible for the financial management of McBee IHE’s State, Foundation, and Grant accounts by applying a comprehensive professional understanding of financial accounting and budgeting as it applies to higher education. Please use the following link to learn more about the […]
Stich + Crain New Publication on Social Class and Students’ College-Going + Future Aspirations
by Jewel Caruso Associate professor, Amy Stich, and McBee Institute graduate Andrew Crain joined forces to publish new research on social class and students’ college-going and future aspirations. The article, “Structuring middle-class aspirations: the role of place-based habitus and higher education,” appears in the British Journal of Sociology of Education. Their qualitative case study seeks […]
McBee Institute at AIR Forum 2023
AIR Forum, May 29-June 2, 2023 View conference program Several current students and graduates joined Professor Karen Webber, AIR President, at the recent AIR Forum in Cleveland, Ohio. Members of the McBee Institute community presented or presided over more than 15 sessions during the four-day conference. Tuesday, May 30 12:00-12:45 First Time at Forum (Networking […]
Decision Day Celebrations
By Glenda Dowdy For the Georgia College Advisers, the month of May is a time for reflection, and a wrap up period of the 2022-2023 school year. Every year one special event allows the advisers to celebrate the strides they have made with their students. This event is Decision Day. Decision Day, also known widely […]
McBee Researchers Collaborate for Chapter in New Book
by Jewel Caruso The American Educational Research Association (AERA) recently released the book, Volatility in State Spending for Higher Education edited by Jennifer A. Delaney. Two McBee faculty members, James C. Hearn and Erik Ness, collaborated with two alumni, Denisa Gándara and Paul Rubin, to write a chapter in this new book, titled “Political Volatility […]
Scholars with McBee Ties Study COVID-19’s Impact on State Funding of Higher Education
by Jewel Caruso Research by three McBee Institute PhD graduates and a former postdoctoral associate is published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis. The article, titled “‘One of the Weakest Budget Players in the State’: State Funding of Higher Education at the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic” is a qualitative study of higher education appropriation […]
Whatley Wins NAFSA Innovative Research Award
by Jewel Caruso Melissa Whatley (PhD 2019) is the recipient of the 2023 TLS Innovative Research in International Education Award from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. This award is given to individuals whose research is applicable to international education and meets NAFSA’s knowledge domains. Their research must also demonstrate an impact in the field of […]
Williams Co-authors Research on STEM Success among Black Students
by Jewel Caruso Krystal L. Williams, assistant professor at the McBee Institute, co-published an article in the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering with Leonard D. Taylor, associate professor at Auburn University. Their article, “The Black Cultural Student Stem Success Model: A Framework for Black Students’ Stem Success Informed by HBCU Environments […]
Ahmad Receives AIPS Short-Term Research Grant
by Jewel Caruso Ijaz Ahmad, current doctoral student, has a received short-term research grant from the American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) for $3,000. This grant will help fund Ahmad’s research related to Pakistan’s higher education, titled “Seeing Beyond Control: Assessing the Impact of the 18th Amendment on Pakistan’s Higher Education.” Ahmad strives to explores […]
Stein Named 10th President of Mary Baldwin University
by Jewel Caruso Jeffrey P. Stein (EdD 2017) was recently named as the 10th president of Mary Baldwin University and will start July 1, 2023. Stein is a graduate of the executive education doctoral program at the McBee Institute. Through his 21 years at Elon University, he served as the vice president for strategic initiatives, […]
Spring Graduates 2023
Alexa Arndt (PhD 2023) served as a research assistant with the J. W. Fanning Institute. Her research interests include women in senior leadership roles within institutions of higher education. Arndt was also previously the president of the Higher Education Student Society (HESS). Brian Brookey (MEd 2023) serves as the Regional Director of Development for the […]
McBee Lecturer Makes Case for Public Universities
Garnett Stokes, president of the University of New Mexico, delivered the 32nd Louise McBee Lecture in Higher Education. “Throughout my career at UGA, I heard people singing the praises of Louise McBee,” said Stokes. “Louise was indeed a role model for me. A person of such integrity that she will live in my memories and […]
Morgan Reimagines Higher Education Governance
Demetri Morgan, associate professor at Loyola University Chicago, unpacked and laid the groundwork for how to reimagine governance in higher education at his talk on April 28, 2023, Reclaiming and reorienting college and university decision-making through the Equity X Governance Framework. Speaking to McBee Institute faculty, students, and graduates, Dr. Morgan argued for paradigm shifts […]
College Adviser Wins Faculty Award
by Emaleigh Fleeman After graduating from the University of Georgia in 2022, Gabriel Smallwood joined GCAC to serve as a college adviser at Clarke Central High School in Athens. Building off the skills he learned in college, Gabriel has spent the school year creating trusting relationships with the seniors. To date, he has met with […]
Cain Tapped to Assess Academic Worker Strikes
In fall 2022, as academic workers undertook strikes to improve their compensation and conditions, multiple media outlets tapped McBee Institute Professor Tim Cain’s expertise on unionization to better understand and convey the events. In interviews with radio, tv, print, and web-based media, Professor Cain discussed the implications of strikes at the University of California, New […]
Webber co-publishes research on AI in Higher Education
by Jewel Caruso Karen Webber, professor emeritus, and Henry Zheng, vice provost of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning at Carnegie Mellon University, published an article on AIR called, “AI in Higher Education: Implications for Institutional Research.” With the recent release of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s generative pre-trained transformer, Webber and Zheng discuss what drives the development of AI […]
Mitchell Featured Guest on Forbes Books Audio
by Jewel Caruso John Mitchell, EdD 2011, was on the March 16 episode of The Forbes Books Podcast. With host Joe Pardavila, Mitchell discusses how the pandemic changed the world recruitment and talent management in this episode. Mitchell touches on how the possibility of a recession is causing companies to slow their hiring with the […]
Cain Receives Article of the Year Award from AERA SIG
The American Educational Research Association’s Queer Studies Special Interest Group recognized the scholarship of Professor Timothy R. Cain and coauthor Michael S. Hevel (associate dean for research, strategy, and outreach at the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions) with the SIS’s 2023 article of the year award. The winning article, “The queer […]
Cecil Accepts New Position with Third Way
by Jewel Caruso Ben Cecil, PhD 2022, recently accepted a new position with Third Way as a senior education policy advisor Previously, Cecil was a research associate for the American Council on Education (ACE) based in Washington, D.C., while he was earning his PhD. Third Way is a national think-tank that champions modern center-left idea. […]
Research Finds Connections between Socioeconomics Status and Student Development during 1st Year of College
by Jewel Caruso McBee Institute community members Gregory Wolniak and Matthew Gregory co-authored a study with Marjolein Muskens that appears in the March issue of The Review of Higher Education. The research article, “The Relative Influence of Subjective and Objective Socioeconomic Status on the Noncognitive Development of First-Year College Students,” explored associations between status, aspirations, […]
Garsh Named KSU’s Director of Student Engagement and Belonging
by Jewel Caruso Brian Garsh, current part-time doctoral student, has accepted a new job at Kennesaw State University as their director of student engagement and belonging. In this new role, he will oversee the new class-year identity program (FLIGHT), first-year student experience and connections, and support student development to enhance the overall student experience. Garsh’s […]
Advisers Explore SkillsUSA Expo
by Abigail Poirier On March 10 the Georgia College Advising Corps advisers had the opportunity to attend the Skills USA Expo and Competition at the Georgia World Congress Center. The Expo offered advisers the chance to learn more about technical college programs in Georgia and career options for their students. The event also brought together […]
GCAC Invites More Faculty and Student Involvement
Brook Thompson, program director of the Georgia College Advising Corps, and Azariah Partridge, adviser at Cedar Shoals High School, provided an overview of the goals and successes of the advising program’s work at a special session for the McBee Institute faculty and students. GCAC is a nationally recognized outreach program that works in underserved high […]
Wolf-Wendel Dives into Research on Women’s Roles in Academia
Lisa Wolf-Wendel, the Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor and associate dean for research and graduate studies at the University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences, assessed both the progress of women in the professional academy and the state of literature on gender differences in higher education during her talk on March 27, 2023. […]
President Fedrick Named One of the Most Dominant HBCU Leaders
by Jewel Caruso Marion Ross Fedrick, EdD 2021, has been selected for the 2023 class of Top Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders by the HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF). This annual class of leaders are chosen because they have “proven their responsibilities for shaping policies, changing perspectives, and making decisions that affect millions of individuals in […]
McBee Professors Collaborate to Show Inequities in Transfer Practices
by Jewel Caruso Amy Stich, associate professor, and George Spencer, assistant professor, recently published an article in Research in Higher Education titled “College Choice Revisited: Socioeconomic Differences in College Transfer Destinations Among Four-Year College Entrants.” Stich and Spencer sought to gain more insight into the strategies and effects behind lateral transfer decisions among students across […]
McBee Institute Celebrates Our Alumnae Teaching in Higher Education Classrooms
Graduates of the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education excel in many different areas of our field. Below are the alumnae that we are aware of who are currently teaching in higher education classrooms across the United States. Karley Riffe, PhD 2018 Karley Riffe is an assistant professor in higher education at the University of […]
Sosa Pieroni to be new EVP at Georgia Southern
by Jewel Caruso Alejandra “Ale” Sosa Pieroni, current student in the Executive EdD program, has been named the new executive vice president for enrollment management, marketing, and student success at Georgia Southern University. In a recent press release, Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero said, “Ale is a thought leader and higher education professional with 17 […]
GCAC Advisers Help Students Find the Best Fit
by Emaleigh Fleeman GCAC advisers are well versed in the various institution types, and make sure students are aware of all options before making post-secondary plans. Several advisers who serve in our partner schools have recently held events to ensure students are exposed to multiple institution types, and the unique opportunities they offer. Last month, […]
Morrison Named Chief Strategy Officer
by Jewel Caruso Jim Morrison (EdD, 2011) was recently named the new chief strategy officer for the University of Oklahoma. This role will involve overseeing the coordinated implementation of strategic plans to “ensure university-wide alignment and progress across all three OU campuses.” President Joseph Harrox Jr spoke on Morrison’s career, “Morrison has focused his career […]
Arndt and Johnson Receive Louise McBee Scholarship
by Jewel Caruso Two members of the McBee Institute community, Alexa Arndt and Brionna Johnson, were selected to receive the 2023 Louise McBee Scholarship sponsored by the Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education (GAWHE). Alexa Arndt, a PhD candidate, hopes that she can help continue Dr. McBee’s legacy. “Dr. McBee successfully championed significant labor […]
McBee Institute Posts Business Manager Opening
The Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education at the University of Georgia, pursuant to its mission and values invites applications to fill the Business Operations Manager position with service to begin in March 2023. This position is responsible for the financial management of state, foundation, and grant accounts by applying a comprehensive professional understanding of […]
Hermanowicz Elected as AAAS Fellow
by Jewel Caruso Joseph Hermanowicz, professor of sociology and professor of higher education, was one of five UGA faculty members elected into the 2022 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. Hermanowicz holds a courtesy appointment at the McBee Institute. He specializes in the study of higher education, particularly lines of […]
Whatley and Stich Research Cited in The Chronicle of Higher Education
by Jewel Caruso A research paper co-authored by Amy Stich and Melissa Whatley in 2020 recently appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education. The new article, titled “Latitudes: To Improve Study-Abroad Rates, College Focus on the Missing Students” by Karin Fischer, discusses the obstacles underrepresented students experience with study abroad opportunities. When the topic of […]
Hee Jung Gong Accepts Assistant Professor Position at Alabama
by Jewel Caruso Hee Jung Gong (PhD 2021) recently accepted a tenure-track assistant professor position in the department of educational leadership, policy and technology studies at the University of Alabama. Hee Jung shared her excitement on her new position, “I am truly excited to join the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Technology studies at […]
Advisers Lead Workshops at National Conference
by Abby Poirier Last week, the GCAC advisers attended the 2023 College Advising Corps Adviser Assembly titled Celebrating Our Impact and Embracing Our Future. Held every year, the event brings together over 1,000 college advisers, university program partners, alumni, and donors to connect with one another while attending keynote sessions, informative adviser-led workshops, and professional […]
Cain Provides Additional Context Around UC Strikes
by Jewel Caruso Since the beginning of the UC Strikes at the end of 2022, Tim Cain, associate professor at McBee, has provided insight and context throughout the discussions in major media outlets. Cain studies campus activism, academic freedom, and unionization, and is a recognized expert in the area of unions in higher education. After […]
Buehrer Elected to the SACSCOC Board of Trustees
by Jewel Caruso Danielle Buehrer (EdD, 2021) was elected to the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees this past December. In their annual meeting in December, Buehrer was voted in by the majority of the College Delegate Assembly. She started her three-year term on January 1st, along with […]
Mitchell Advises Employers on their Hiring Mindsets in ITProToday
by Jewel Caruso John Mitchell (EdD 2011) recently wrote an opinion piece in ITProToday called “Take a Ridge on the Workforce Rollercoaster.” Mitchell uses a rollercoaster as a metaphor for the ever-changing job seeking environment, and how companies should change their mindset to adapt and be “armed with the best tools and resources on the […]
Cecil and Jeffery Research International Student Engagement
by Jewel Caruso Ben Cecil (PhD 2022) and Justin Jeffery (PhD 2021) co-authored an article recently published in the Journal of Higher Education Policy and Leadership Studies. The paper, “International Student Engagement: Closing Gaps and Internationalizing Student Affairs,” was released in the December 2022 issue. International students experience many challenges at US Institutions; such as, […]
Ford to be Next Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
by Jewel Caruso Tracey Ford (EdD 2002) has been named the next associate vice chancellor for student affairs at The University of Texas System. She will assume this position in late March 2023. In her role as associate vice chancellor, Ford “will serve as a resource to student affairs leaders across the eight UT academic […]
Wolniak Advises Students on Cost and Benefits of College
by Jewel Caruso Gregory Wolniak, associate professor at the McBee Institute, was featured in WalletHub’s College and University Rankings. In the article, WalletHub compared over 900 institutions to help determine the top-performing schools at the lowest possible costs to undergraduates. They also help predict future outcomes from these institutions to “show the value of the […]
Collier, Barringer, and Riffe Research on University Presidents Appears in The International Journal of Higher Education Research
by Jewel Caruso Kate Collier (doctoral student), Sondra Barringer (former post doc), and Karley Riffe (alumnus) appear in The International Journal of Higher Education Research. The paper, “University presidents as agents of connection: an exploratory study of elite presidential ties in the United States, 2005-2020,” explores how university presidents form relations between their institutions and […]