Inside the SERU Engagement Report--A Conversation with the Authors
April 8, 2025
CSHE's Igor Chirikov and John Aubrey Doulgass presented the recently released SERU Multi-Engagement Report at a town hall meeting at the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU). The town hall was moderated by Steve Dandaneau, UERU, Executive Director.
Inside the SERU Engagement Report--A Conversation with the Authors
April 8, 2025
CSHE's Igor Chirikov and John Aubrey Doulgass presented the recently released SERU Multi-Engagement Report at a town hall meeting at the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU). The town hall was moderated by Steve Dandaneau, UERU, Executive Director.
As we close out March, CSHE reflects on a month filled with insightful events, new research, and critical conversations about the future of higher education. We hosted thought-provoking discussions on women STEM faculty and released the latest SERU report, offering fresh insights into student experiences and institutional challenges.
At the same time, higher education faces growing uncertainty—from shifting federal research funding to mounting concerns over academic freedom. These challenges underscore the need for continued dialogue and research to support...
About the Center for Studies in Higher Education and the California Policy Lab
The Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) at the Goldman School of Public Policy produces multi-disciplinary scholarly perspectives on strategic issues in higher education. Established in 1956, it was the first research institute in the United States devoted to the study of higher education. CSHE conducts policy relevant research, promotes the development of a community of scholars and policymakers engaged in policy oriented discussion, produces...
About the Center for Studies in Higher Education and the California Policy Lab
The Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) at the Goldman School of Public Policy produces multi-disciplinary scholarly perspectives on strategic issues in higher education. Established in 1956, it was the first research institute in the United States devoted to the study of higher education....
CSHE DirectorJesse Rothsteinrecently spoke withKQEDabout the UC hiring freezes and the long-term impact of financial uncertainty on US universities. He raised urgent concerns about:
Impact on Research & University OperationsThe University of California receives about $4 billion annually in federal research funding, distributed through thousands of competitive grants. With uncertainty about future funding, universities must carefully manage resources to avoid financial shocks.
NYT Opinion Piece by CSHE Faculty Affiliate Charlie Eaton
March 25, 2025
CSHE Faculty Affiliate Dr. Charlie Eaton, Associate Professor of UC Merced, published an opinion piece on NYT titled "$15 Billion Is Enough to Fight a President."
AAC&U President Features CSHE Publication in Latest Commentary
March 24, 2025
AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella extensively cited CSHE Senior Research Fellow John Douglass's book, Neo-Nationalism and Universities: Populists, Autocrats, and the Future of Higher Education, in her latest Liberal Education article.
Inside the SERU Engagement Report--A Conversation with the Authors
April 8, 2025
CSHE's Igor Chirikov and John Aubrey Doulgass presented the recently released SERU Multi-Engagement Report at a town hall meeting at the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU). The town hall was moderated by Steve Dandaneau, UERU, Executive Director.
As we close out March, CSHE reflects on a month filled with insightful events, new research, and critical conversations about the future of higher education. We hosted thought-provoking discussions on women STEM faculty and released the latest SERU report, offering fresh insights into student experiences and institutional challenges.
At the same time, higher education faces growing uncertainty—from shifting federal research funding to mounting concerns over academic freedom. These challenges underscore the need for continued dialogue and research to support...
About the Center for Studies in Higher Education and the California Policy Lab
The Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) at the Goldman School of Public Policy produces multi-disciplinary scholarly perspectives on strategic issues in higher education. Established in 1956, it was the first research institute in the United States devoted to the study of higher education. CSHE conducts policy relevant research, promotes the development of a community of scholars and policymakers engaged in policy oriented discussion, produces...
About the Center for Studies in Higher Education and the California Policy Lab
The Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) at the Goldman School of Public Policy produces multi-disciplinary scholarly perspectives on strategic issues in higher education. Established in 1956, it was the first research institute in the United States devoted to the study of higher education....
CSHE DirectorJesse Rothsteinrecently spoke withKQEDabout the UC hiring freezes and the long-term impact of financial uncertainty on US universities. He raised urgent concerns about:
Impact on Research & University OperationsThe University of California receives about $4 billion annually in federal research funding, distributed through thousands of competitive grants. With uncertainty about future funding, universities must carefully manage resources to avoid financial shocks.
NYT Opinion Piece by CSHE Faculty Affiliate Charlie Eaton
March 25, 2025
CSHE Faculty Affiliate Dr. Charlie Eaton, Associate Professor of UC Merced, published an opinion piece on NYT titled "$15 Billion Is Enough to Fight a President."
AAC&U President Features CSHE Publication in Latest Commentary
March 24, 2025
AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella extensively cited CSHE Senior Research Fellow John Douglass's book, Neo-Nationalism and Universities: Populists, Autocrats, and the Future of Higher Education, in her latest Liberal Education article.
Higher education is increasingly shaped by global forces, from student mobility and cross-border collaborations to policy shifts and the internationalization of universities. At CSHE, our research explores the dynamics of international higher education, examining topics such as global student migration, transnational education, academic partnerships, and the impact of geopolitical and economic trends on universities worldwide. We analyze how institutions navigate internationalization, the experiences of international students and scholars, and the evolving role of higher education in a...
Ensuring equity in higher education is essential for fostering inclusive learning environments and expanding opportunities for historically underrepresented and marginalized groups. At CSHE, our research examines disparities in access, retention, and student outcomes, as well as the policies and institutional practices that promote or hinder educational equity. We explore issues related to race, gender, socioeconomic status, and other intersecting identities, with the goal of advancing more just and inclusive higher education systems.
The rising cost of higher education has become a critical issue, shaping student access, persistence, and post-graduation outcomes. At CSHE, our research explores barriers to provide affordable higher education to every student and the institutional, state, and federal efforts to create more equitable pathways to higher education. This page highlights CSHE’s work on affordability, providing data-driven insights to inform policy and practice.
Effective governance is crucial to the success and sustainability of higher education institutions. At CSHE, our research examines the structures, policies, and decision-making processes that shape university governance at institutional, state, and national levels. This page highlights CSHE’s work on university governance, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities facing higher education leaders today.
Higher education is deeply intertwined with political forces that shape its governance, funding, accessibility, and academic freedom. At CSHE, our research examines how political ideologies, policies, and power structures influence universities and colleges at the local, national, and global levels. From the impact of government regulations and funding decisions to debates over free speech, diversity, and institutional autonomy, our work explores the evolving relationship between higher education and politics. This page highlights CSHE’s research on the politics of higher education,...
Understanding the student experience is essential to shaping policies and practices that enhance learning, well-being, and success in higher education. At CSHE, our research explores various dimensions of student life, from academic engagement and learning outcomes to well-being, belonging, and the impact of institutional policies.
This page highlights CSHE’s work on student experience, including findings from the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) Consortium and other studies.
Student Success at Risk: New Study Finds Lasting Post-Pandemic Declines in Student Engagement in American Public Universities —Proposed Federal Funding Cuts Could Slow Recovery
March 18, 2025 – A new study from the University of California, Berkeley, finds that student engagement across key areas of research university experience – academics, research, extracurriculars, civic engagement, and...
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