Higher Education Policy Briefs

Higher Education Policy Briefs are concise, accessible summaries of research findings, designed to inform decision making in higher education policy and practice. These briefs translate complex research into clear, actionable insights for policymakers, institutional leaders, and the public. They typically include key findings, implications, and recommendations, making them an ideal format for highlighting timely issues and shaping policy conversations.

Length: 2-10pg

Review: Editorial review

Recent Publications

Flemming, Emily. (2025). Improving Education and Career Pathways in the City of Hayward. CSHE Higher Education Policy Briefs Vol. 25-1.

Palos, K., Davis, C., Dizon-Ross, E., Doherty, A., Fu, S., Lacoe, J., Palos, K., Rothstein, J., Saucedo, M. (2022). California Community College and University of California student participation in CalFresh food benefits. CSHE Higher Education Policy Briefs Vol. 25-2.

Henderson, J., Hogg, J., Hoover, S., Lacoe, J., Perez, A., Rothstein, J. (2023). CalFresh Participation Among California’s College Students: A 2021-22 School Year Update. CSHE Higher Education Policy Briefs Vol. 25-3

Perez, A., Hoover, S., Henderson, J., Hogg, J., Lacoe, J., Rothstein, J. (2024). CalFresh Participation Among California’s College Students: A 2021-22 School Year Update. CSHE Higher Education Policy Briefs Vol. 25-4

Rothstein, J., Lacoe, J., Ayers, S., Palos Castellanos, K., Dizon-Ross, E., Doherty, A., Henderson, J., Hogg, J., Hoover, S., Perez, A., Weng, J. (2024). Filling the Gap: CalFresh Eligibility Among University of California and California Community College Students. CSHE Higher Education Policy Briefs Vol. 25-5

Hogg, J., Lacoe, J., Perez, A., Rothstein, J. (2024). Many California Community College Students Are Eligible For—But Not Receiving—CalFresh Benefits. CSHE Higher Education Policy Briefs Vol. 25-6

Ayers, S., Hogg, J., Lacoe, J., Perez, A., Rothstein, J. (2025). Trends in Community College Enrollment and CalFresh Eligibility During the COVID-19 Pandemic. CSHE Higher Education Policy Briefs Vol. 25-7

Perez, A., Ayers, S., Hogg, J., Lacoe, J., Rothstein. (2025). How Much Do College Students Get from CalFresh Each Month? CSHE Higher Education Policy Briefs. Vol. 25-8.

Gong, H., Hogg, J., Hoover, S., Lacoe, J., Rothstein, J. (2025). Supporting Young People’s Food Security: CalFresh Participation During and After High School. CSHE Higher Education Policy Briefs. Vol. 25-9.

Tan, C., Hogg, J., Lacoe, J., Rothstein, (2025). CalWORKs Participation Among California’s College Students. CSHE Higher Education Policy Briefs. Vol. 25-10.

Tan, C., Hogg, J., Lacoe, J., Rothstein, (2025). CalWORKs Participation Among California’s College Students. CSHE Higher Education Policy Briefs Vol. 25-11

Willis, K(2025). Direct Admission at the CSU: Early Outcomes and Statewide Expansion under SB 640. CSHE Higher Education Policy Briefs. Vol. 25-12.