Publications

CSHE has many different kinds of publications. Using the search filters on this page, you can browse all publications at once, or just a certain type, such as:

Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)

The Center for Studies in Higher Education publishes online research papers and essays that reflect multidisciplinary fields, contribute to influencing and expanding the body of research on higher education, and enhance dialogue among educators, policy makers, and the public.

The CSHE Research and Occasional Paper Series (ROPS) includes working papers, original research studies, reflective essays by authors affiliated with CSHE, and major reports generated by CSHE related research projects. Authors are responsible for the content, and the views and interpretations expressed are not necessarily those of CSHE's research staff and other affiliated researchers. Questions regarding the content of individual ROPS contributions and CSHE research reports should be directed to the authors. 

Articles by CSHE-Affiliated Scholars

There are many newspaper and journal articles by CSHE-affiliated scholars available on the internet. We have provided links to many of them from this website.

Books

Books by CSHE scholars are also linked from a list on this site

Chronicle of the University of California

The Chronicle of the University of California was a scholarly journal on the history of the University of California, organized around single themes that presented an inherent longitudinal view of the university's development.

CSHE and SERU Reports

CSHE Reports and SERU Reports are research reports related to major Center-based scholarly and policy-based research  projects. 

Title Author Year Publication typesort descending
On the Challenge of Writing a University History: The University of Oslo Edgeir Benum 1999 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Neo-Nationalism and Universities in Europe, by Marijk Van der Wende, CSHE 7.20 (June 2020) Marijk Van der Wende 2020 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Role of University International Partnerships for Research & Education: Leaders’ Critical Insights & Recommendations by William Lacy et al. CSHE 4.22 (June 2022) William B. Lacy; Jean-Yves Merilus; Xiaoguang Liu; Laura R. Lacy 2022 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Inequality, Student Achievement, And College Admissions: A Remedy For Underrepresentation Roger E. Studley 2003 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Markets in Higher Education: Can We Still Learn From Economics' Founding Fathers? Pedro Nuno Teixeira 2006 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Entrepreneurial University: India’s Response Asha Gupta 2008 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
HIGHER EDUCATION BUDGETS AND THE GLOBAL RECESSION: Tracking Varied National Responses and Their Consequences John Aubrey Douglass 2010 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Board Governance of Public University Systems: Stresses and Needs, by C. Judson King C. Judson King 2012 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
CLARK KERR AND THE CALIFORNIAN MODEL OF HIGHER EDUCATION Simon Marginson 2014 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
NORM-REFERENCED TESTS AND RACE-BLIND ADMISSIONS: The Case for Eliminating the SAT and ACT at the University of California by Saul Geiser, UC Berkeley CSHE 15.17 (December 2017) Saul Geiser 2017 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Exploring Funding Options for the University of California by John Aubrey Douglass John Aubrey Douglass 2018 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
THE ACADEMIC DEVOLUTION? Movements to Reform Teaching and Learning in US Colleges and Universities, 1985-2010 Steven G. Brint 2009 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
From Diversity to Educational Equity: A Discussion of Academic Integration and Issues Facing Underprepared UCSC Students Holly Gritsch de Cordova; Charis Herzon 2007 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Report: Promoting Civic Engagement at the University of California: Recommendations from the Strategy Group on Civic and Academic Engagement John Aubrey Douglass; Jodi Anderson 2005 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
The Community Colleges and the Path to the Baccalaureate, by Arthur M. Cohen Arthur M. Cohen 2003 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)