I Choose You! Diversity in the Design of 31 Pokémon
Amanda Ochsner, postdoctoral research associate, published an article in the most recent volume of Well Played, a journal on video games, value, and meaning.
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Survey Findings for Delphi Project Issued
Adrianna Kezar, Dan Maxey, and Elizabeth Holcombe have summarized the results of a national survey of college faculty, outlining the shared vision for the future of the faculty role in their latest report. Download the report.
Delphi Project release new evaluation tool
Adrianna Kezar and Elizabeth Holcombe recently released a twenty-six question survey to help academic leaders evaluate their department. In doing so, they are able to more effectively target problem areas that promote negative cultures toward NTTF’s. Read the news story at USC Rossier.
I AM Program Gearing Up for the New School Year
The I AM Program is currently accepting applications for prospective mentors. Email the Pullias Center for more details at pullias@usc.edu.
The Link Between Increasing Financial Aid and Increases in Tuition
On the Huffington Post, James Dean Ward explores the Bennett Hypothesis through a comparison of for-profit and non-profit universities. Read more here.
Pullias researchers begin six-year, $6.2 million project
Drs. Kezar, Cole, Melguizo, and Venegas awarded the largest private grant in the school’s history. The mixed methods examination of the Thompson Scholars Learning Communities (TSLC) at the University of Nebraska is funded by the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation. Read the story at USC Rossier News.
Tatiana Melguizo receives a NSF EAGER
Tatiana Melguizo received a $300,000 EArly-concept Grant for Exploratory Research (EAGER) to investigate how combining information from HS transcripts and math diagnostics can be leveraged to fine-tune placement policy and tailor instruction in developmental math. Read the story in USC Rossier News.
Rall and Maxey featured in Chronicle of Higher Education
Raquel Rall, assistant research professor, is featured in a Q&A in The Chronicle. The article spotlights research by Rall and PhD candidate Daniel Maxey, who presented a paper at the recent AERA conference. Read the article here.
Pacific Islanders and College Readiness
Jenna Sablan explores college access for Pacific Islanders, a diverse group often neglected in representation in educational research. View the infographic.
5 doctoral students join the Pullias Center
Please welcome our fall 2015 PhD cohort at the Rossier School of Education’s Pullias Center. Their varied backgrounds and research interests are an exciting addition to the team. Learn more about them here.