The scholars of the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education (CSHPE) are dedicated to improving higher education generally; accomplishing this with specific expertise in organizational behavior and management, public policy, academic affairs, and student development, assessment, and evaluation. The center is a learning community characterized by scholarly rigor, strong connections to broader communities of practice, and a passion for contributing to the betterment of society through education. The center's faculty are committed to the development of scholars and practitioners who will improve the worlds of higher and postsecondary education, as academic leaders, public policy experts, administrators, members of the professoriate, consultants, or training and development professionals. Students in the center are trained to think analytically and to excel at scholarship and research, and apply creative solutions to educational issues. Students who graduate from the higher education programs are prepared to lead, with mastery of in-depth knowledge and the competencies to manage the evolving higher-education environment. Together, faculty, students, and scholars make profound differences in postsecondary education with commitment to diversity and leadership of the highest integrity. The center offers master's and doctor of philosophy degrees in a variety of concentrations. Ross School of Business or the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Through coursework and other experiences, students are prepared for leadership in shaping the future of higher education through generating and applying knowledge, advancing the role of higher education in supporting the public good, and improving instructional practice.
