McBee Institute faculty and students undertake research across a broad range of issues in the field of higher education. They study community college pipelines, comparative higher education, student outcomes, and financial aid polices. They examine intermediary organizations, Minority Serving Institutions, stratification in higher education, and much more. They do so through qualitative, quantitative, mixed, and historical approaches, and through multiple disciplinary and related traditions, including economics, organizational behavior, public policy, and sociology.
Research
Recent Research News
Toutkoushian Examines Pay Equity for Faculty and Staff in New Book
Robert K. Toutkoushian, professor of higher education, has authored a new book published by Springer Nature titled Pay Equity for Faculty and Staff in Academia: How to Assess and Correct Inequities. Available in both print and eBook formats, the book provides a comprehensive examination of how colleges and universities can assess and address compensation disparities […]
University of Georgia selected as a recipient of William T. Grant Foundation’s 2026 Institutional Challenge Grant
The University of Georgia has been selected by the William T. Grant Foundation as a 2026 Institutional Challenge Grant recipient, receiving $650,000 over three years to support a research-practice partnership with The Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC). This award is part of a $2.6M national investment by leading philanthropic foundations, including the Annie E. Casey […]
McBee Community Presents at the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting
McBee Institute faculty, doctoral students, alumni, and former postdoctoral associates recently presented at the 2026 American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Annual Meeting, held April 8–12 in Los Angeles, California. The McBee Institute’s participation at AERA 2026 included paper sessions, roundtables, poster sessions, and an Ed-Talk, totaling 25 sessions across the conference. One highlight was the […]
Editorial Roles and Contributions
McBee Institute faculty serve and have served in numerous editorial roles in higher education journals and those in related fields. Below, is a list of current editorial appointments and select recent editorships.
- British Journal of Sociology of Education
Amy E. Stich, Editorial Board Member
The British Journal of Sociology of Education publishes high quality, theoretically informed analyses of the relationship between education and society. - Community College Review
Jennifer Blaney, Associate Editor
The Community College Review has led the nation since 1973 in the publication of scholarly, peer-reviewed research and commentary on community colleges. - Education Review
Meseret Hailu, Editorial Board Member
Education Review publishes reviews of recent books on education topics in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. - Innovative Higher Education
Libby V. Morris, former Editor
Innovative Higher Education features research on current innovations and provocative new ideas with relevance for action for higher education institutions, including innovations at the organization and policy level as well as innovations that improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. - Journal of College Student Development
Stephanie Aguilar-Smith, Research Brief Editorial Board Member
Meseret Hailu, Editorial Board Member
Journal of College Student Development, the largest and leading source of research about college students and the field of student affairs, publishes scholarly articles and reviews from a wide range of academic fields. - Journal of Diversity in Higher Education
Jennifer Blaney, Editorial Board Member
Journal of Diversity in Higher Education largely publishes empirical research focused on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in postsecondary environments. - Journal of Education Law and Finance
Robert K. Toutkoushian, Associate Editor
The Journal of Education Finance and Law is the flagship journal of the Education Law Association. - Journal of Engineering Education
Meseret Hailu, Assistant Editor
The Journal of Engineering Education (JEE) is a vital partner in the global effort to improve engineering education worldwide. - Journal of Higher Education
Timothy Reese Cain, Editorial Board Member
Amy E. Stich, Editorial Board Member
The Journal of Higher Education publishes research into the academic study of higher education addressing institutional and educational developments issues. - Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement
Timothy Reese Cain, Editorial Board Member
The mission of the Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement is to serve as the premier peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal to advance theory and practice related to all forms of outreach and engagement between higher education institutions and communities. - Research in Higher Education
Meseret Hailu, Consulting Editor
Jennifer Blaney, Consulting Editor
Robert Toutkoushian, former Editor, current Consulting Editor
Research in Higher Education is a journal that publishes empirical research on postsecondary education. - Review of Higher Education
Timothy Reese Cain, Associate Editor and Book Review Editor
Amy E. Stich, Editorial Board Member
Since 1977, the Review of Higher Education has been advancing the study of higher education through publication of peer-reviewed research studies, scholarly essays, and theoretically driven reviews that address issues and questions of importance to students, faculty, administrators and policy makers.