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From the Director - 2013

JAMES HEARN It’s often joked that the phrase “we are living in a time of transition” was first uttered by Adam speaking to Eve. The phrase certainly is familiar, and it’s certainly overused. Still, it’s been hard to avoid that observation recently here in the Institute. In 2012, UGA President Michael Adams announced his resignation after serving 16 years in that office. After a national search, the university’s sitting provost, Jere Morehead,…


IHE Announces New Faculty Member - Tim Cain

The Institute is delighted to welcome Dr. Timothy Reese Cain as a new Associate Professor of Higher Education, beginning in fall 2013. Professor Cain earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University, his M.A. at the Ohio State University, and his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. Dr. Cain comes to the Institute from the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he…


Faculty Research - 2013

Perhaps no educational concern is more important than student access, choice, success, and attainment. Commitment to research is deeply embedded in the DNA of the Institute. Georgia higher education leaders established the Institute in 1964 to “study the rapidly changing environment of higher education and to assist Georgia colleges and universities” in improving their academic quality and operations.1 As the Institute’s first director put it in…


Outstanding Alumni – Barrett Taylor (PhD 2012)

Betz Kerley When colleagues share a passion and enthusiasm for research, the results can be very rewarding. Barrett Taylor, assistant professor of higher education at the University of North Texas, has enjoyed great success when collaborating with his peers. “I was fortunate to develop a number of close-working relationships with people I met at the IHE. Seeing those relationships turn into projects that can benefit all contributors is very…


Ed.D. Students Explore China

Elisabeth Hughes Students in the Institute’s Executive Ed.D. program enjoyed exceptional access to institutions of higher education and top faculty during their study abroad in China this summer. The group toured campuses and participated in presentations on national strategies aimed at building world-class universities by Professor Baocun Liu, director of the Institute of International and Comparative Education at Beijing Normal University, and…


IHE Leads the Way

Betz Kerley What do these leaders have in common? The Institute of Higher Education Graduates of the IHE, being among the brightest and the best, continue to realize successful careers in higher education leadership. We are proud to include in our long list of outstanding alumni, eight of whom currently serve as presidents or chancellors of universities, community and technical colleges. Here are their thoughts on the role of leadership in today…


Outstanding Alumni – Charles Mathies (PhD 2010)

Betz Kerley Charles Mathies had wanderlust in his blood. He wanted to live and work in another country so after completing his PhD, he was excited to secure a position with the University of Jyväskylä in Jyväskylä, Finland. “My official title is ‘Erityisasiantuntija’ or ‘Senior Expert’, and I am developing the concept of institutional research at the university,” explains Mathies. “Specifically, I am tasked to work with the university’s IT…


Outstanding Alumni – Kathy Pharr (EdD 2011)

Betz Kerley Kathy Pharr likes to refer to herself as a “Triple Dawg.” All three of her degrees were obtained at the University of Georgia. A career path can take many twists and turns along the way. Pharr obtained a degree in Broadcast Journalism and became a newscaster. Goals changed and a Masters in Public Administration helped her to become an assistant to UGA President, Michael Adams. Then, a doctorate from the Institute of Higher Education…


Outstanding Alumni – Austin Lacy (PhD 2011)

Betz Kerley Austin Lacy has advice for those considering a PhD in higher education. “Go to the Institute of Higher Education for the professors and for the tremendous amount of resources available to students.” For the senior research analyst at the University of North Carolina – General Administration, the IHE was definitely the right place for him. “First,” explains Lacy, “the curriculum was very focused on higher education policy. More…


GCAC Expands Presence in Georgia

Betz Kerley “GCAC is a wonderful example of UGA giving back to the state and to schools and to underserved students in Georgia.” The Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC) has recently expanded to sixteen high schools in Georgia. Thanks to a generous commitment from The Robert Woodruff Foundation and other sponsors, funds will enable the GCAC to quadruple its presence in the state. Founded in 2009, the GCAC is the result of a partnership between…
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