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 type
"Rigorous Courses" and Student Achievement in High School Robert Shireman 2004 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
What's for Sale These Days in Higher Education: Two Stories, by Robert M. Rosenzweig Robert M. Rosenzweig 1999 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Effective Communication: The 4th Mission of Universities—a 21st Century Challenge by Marcelo Knobel and Liz Reisberg, CSHE 6.22 (July 2022) Marcelo Knobel; Liz Reisberg 2022 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Current Transformations In Norwegian Higher Education Kim Gunnar Helsvig 2002 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Superstars And Rookies Of The Year: Faculty Hiring Practices In The Postmodern Age Mary Burgan 2005 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
A New Generation: Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, Immigration and the Undergraduate Experience at the University of California Steven G. Brint; John Aubrey Douglass; Richard Flacks; Gregg Thomson; Steve Chatman 2007 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
DEFINING THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA OF THE FUTURE Richard C. Atkinson 2009 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
A EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE ON NEW MODES OF UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE AND ACTORHOOD Georg Krücken 2011 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Undergraduate Research Engagement at Major US Research Universities, by John Aubrey Douglass and Chun-Mei Zhao John Aubrey Douglass; Chun-Mei Zhao 2013 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Quality and the new Flagship University Ideal in Asian Higher Education, by David P. Ericson David P. Ericson 2017 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Assessing the Future Landscape of Scholarly Communication: An Exploration of Faculty Values and Needs in Seven Disciplines by Diane Harley, Sophia Krzys Acord, Sarah Earl-Novell, Shannon Lawrence, and C. Judson King Diane Harley; Sophia Krzys Acord; Sarah Earl-Novell; Shannon Lawrence; C. Judson King 2010 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)
Hedgehogs, Foxes, Leadership Renewal and Succession Planning, by Cristina Gonzalez Cristina Gonzalez 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)
DIVERSITY IN UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS: Affirmative Action, Percent Plans, and Holistic Review by Zachary Bleemer CSHE 6.19 (July 2019) Zachary Bleemer 2019 Research and Occasional Papers Series (ROPS)