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Adrianna Kezar in The Washington Post: College faculty called on to aid floundering students

October 8, 2018 pulliasadmin Pullias Voices adrianna kezar

Pullias co-director Adrianna Kezar was quoted in The Washington Post about how more college professors are being called on to “help head off problems that can derail students”: The faculty’s inexperience in addressing students’ nonacademic problems stems from the evolution of American higher education, said Adrianna Kezar, a professor of higher education at the University of Southern California who studies the issue. […]

Scaling change in higher education: A guide for stakeholder groups

October 8, 2018 pulliasadmin Publications, STEM reform adrianna kezar elizabeth holcombe joseph kitchen stem

A new Pullias Center publication shows external groups how to effectively support change and reform in higher education Two months ago, the Pullias Center for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities (AAU) jointly released “Scaling Improvement in STEM Learning Environments: The Strategic Role of a National Organization,” a report assessing AAU’s efforts to reforms of undergraduate STEM teaching and learning on a national level […]

Changing the face of STEM PhD programs

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 pulliasadmin Awards, College access, Equity & Diversity julie posselt stem stem reform

Pullias’ Julie Posselt leads research in 24-campus effort to increase diversity in physics and astronomy A new $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation aims to dramatically increase diversity in physics and astronomy. Called the Cal-Bridge program, the project creates a pathway for students from underrepresented groups at 15 California State University campuses to PhD programs in physics and astronomy at nine […]

New research: Supporting marginalized students, from gang-affiliated youth to first-gen PhD candidates

September 28, 2018October 29, 2018 pulliasadmin College access, Equity & Diversity, Math equity adrian huerta graduate admissions graduate education julie posselt math pathways stem stem reform tatiana melguizo

Recent works by Pullias researchers tackle complex issues in education, from engaging gang-associated youth in schools by valuing the knowledge and skills they already possess to effectively mentoring PhD students from historically excluded and marginalized groups. In addition, a new working paper explores how students from racial minority groups are more likely to be placed in developmental math courses due […]

College-going culture in a digital era

September 25, 2018 pulliasadmin College access, Digital equity digital equity zoe corwin

A new report shows what high schools can do to encourage students to pursue college aspirations. High schools today have a unique challenge: to equip students with the knowledge and tools they need to prepare for, apply to and enroll in college—all while proving them with digital resources and skills essential for the 21st century. To help high schools best […]

William G. Tierney in EdSource: California’s next governor has opportunity to set a bold new higher education agenda

September 20, 2018 pulliasadmin College access, Pullias Voices william tierney

This op-ed, authored by Pullias Center co-director William G. Tierney, was originally published in EdSource on Sep. 20, 2018. The next governor of California has will have two primary responsibilities: uphold economic productivity and lay the foundation for a more prosperous California. And he could accomplish both in one fell swoop — by setting ambitious higher education goals. The connection between economic […]

Julie Posselt in Inside Higher Ed: Renewed Debate About GRE

September 17, 2018October 4, 2018 pulliasadmin Pullias Voices graduate admissions graduate education julie posselt

Pullias faculty member Julie Posselt was quoted in Inside Higher Ed about the University of Pennsylvania philosophy program’s decision to drop its GRE requirement: Julie R. Posselt, assistant professor of higher education at the University of Southern California, is the author of Inside Graduate Admissions. She has urged departments to carefully consider whether they need testing, and whether they are using tests appropriately. […]

William G. Tierney in Inside Higher Ed: Why University Presidents Are (and Aren’t) Losing Their Jobs

September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 pulliasadmin Pullias Voices william tierney

This op-ed, authored by Pullias Center co-director William G. Tierney, was originally published in Inside Higher Ed on Sep. 12, 2018. Over the last few years, a startling number of college and university presidents have suddenly lost their jobs. The trustees and faculty members at Pennsylvania State University, Michigan State University and, most recently, the University of Southern California have all seen their presidents resign. Other […]

Gamifying the college experience

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 pulliasadmin College access, Digital equity digital equity zoe corwin

Pullias Center researchers debut an innovative digital initiative to bolster first-year persistence at CSU Dominguez Hills. Incoming students at California State University Dominguez Hills have an extra incentive to stay in school this year: a chance to earn fun and useful prizes. A new campaign called Toros Charge On rewards students for taking small actions to learn about successful college-going […]

Network forms to bolster equity in STEM graduate education

September 7, 2018September 7, 2018 pulliasadmin Awards, Equity & Diversity, STEM reform graduate admissions graduate education julie posselt stem

The initiative brings together USC Rossier and more than two dozen professional and academic organizations By Ross Brenneman Research shows that participation by underrepresented groups in the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines plummets between undergraduate and graduate studies. A new project looks to take a comprehensive approach to addressing issues that hinder the participation and success of underrepresented students. […]