Writing
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
HBCUs have a distinctive history and mission in American higher education. Research on their outcomes, their challenges, and their importance to Black student success is extensive.
Community colleges serve as the primary point of higher education entry for millions of Americans. Their successes and struggles define the equity landscape of the sector.
Student success coaching programs have proliferated across higher education. Research on their effectiveness, design features, and scalability is informing decisions about campus-wide implementation.
As college costs rise and employer demands for technical skills increase, the value of liberal arts education is being questioned. The defenders make a stronger argument than the critics acknowledge.
Student debt in the United States has reached levels that researchers and economists describe as a systemic risk. Research on its effects on borrowers' financial lives and policy approaches is growing.
The pandemic forced a massive shift to online education. Research on the effectiveness of online learning has accumulated rapidly and challenges simple narratives in both directions.
First-generation college students face distinctive challenges in higher education. Research on what supports their success has produced evidence for effective programs and institutional practices.
Access to selective higher education remains deeply stratified by race and income. Understanding the mechanisms of inequality is the first step toward addressing them.
Liberal arts education is frequently criticized for poor economic returns. Research on long-term outcomes tells a more complex story that challenges narrow vocationalism.
