Ray Mitic

Over the past ten years, #RIHE has published >80 articles that used NCES data as a primary data source. In this special collection, we highlight key RIHE articles that used NCES data to provide important insights for research, practice, and policy. #highered link.springer.com/collections/...

Examining grading purpose and practices: A multivariate analysis of secondary stakeholder perceptions This study provides evidence of fundamental differences in how students, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators understand and approach the purposes and practices of grading. Using census ...

New article with Laura Link on how different stakeholder groups perceive the purposes and practices of grading in secondary schools! Open access! #grading #research #quant

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I had the same dilemma in Glasgow when I arrived this week!

Ed researchers! @aeraedresearch.bsky.social asks that we take a 5 min survey on "how specific [IES] datasets, surveys, research, and evaluations are used and relied upon by members" by May 28th to respond to questions from the judge. I'm not including the link on purpose but please check your email!

Skilled immigration on the chopping block? Effects of eliminating "Optional Practical Training" in the US The White House has taken numerous steps to sharply reduce the number of immigrant workers, with or without legal status, in the US economy. These policies, so far, typically target immigrants with le...

They're terminating OPT.

Today the nominee to head USCIS stated directly: he will end Optional Practical Training, the single largest channel for high-skill immigrants to work in the US.

6 weeks ago I warned about this & summarized the research on impacts of this drastic action—> @piie.com

White students ‘over-represented’ on Japanese university websites Internationalisation strategies will be damaged by heavy prioritisation of students from Europe and US, report authors warn

Japan: internationalisation strategies will be damaged by heavy prioritisation of students from Europe and US, report authors warn

#highered #AcademicSky

The journal Research in Higher Education is seeking manuscripts using data from the National Center for Education Statistics for a special issue. Please read the full call for papers here and circulate to your networks! #RIHE link.springer.com/collections/...

Campus Internationalization or Campus Whitening?: AI Analysis of Image Data on Japanese University Websites - Innovative Higher Education Scholars have raised concerns that White-centric norms have been widely prevalent in higher education globally, bolstering the existing power imbalances that have historically been favorable toward Wh...

New article alert! We used AI to examine the websites of hundreds of Japanese universities to show whiteness strategies in campus internationalization. Open access!

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The US Capitol Building

In a new letter, AERA and other education research leaders call on Congress to protect the nation’s education data, research infrastructure, and knowledge base, by safeguarding the IES and broader Education Department staff, leadership, and mission. www.aera.net/Portals/38/E...

Enjoyed this presentation to end #CIES2025 in Chicago. We have to keep supporting international education.

AERA has just learned that all restricted-use NCES data licenses will be cancelled, possibly as early as March 20. We urgently request that all AERA members and others in the research community with restricted-use licenses take these two actions: www.aera.net/Research-Pol...

Man giving a conference presentation

Woman giving a conference presentation

William and Mary’s own Ray Mitic (@drrmitic.bsky.social) and Bianca Wu did an excellent job presenting about civic outcomes of higher education this morning! #AEFP2025

Nearly 90 Higher Ed Organizations and Researchers Urge Congress to Protect Postsecondary Data IHEP, alongside over 60 organizations and 24 individuals, sent a letter to Congress urging the protection of student and transparency regarding recent cancellation of key contracts and grants at the I...

Oh hey, me and some of my cool higher ed policy friends signed a thing!

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Timely contribution as I teach Higher Education Law this semester. Thank you @garceslm.bsky.social !

It's part of the invisible knapsack that McIntosh and others write of. As a first-generation, working class, English language learning son of immigrants, there were many parts of the college experience that I was shielded of due to the color of my skin. This piece takes a very narrow view.

Things like being excluded from study groups based on race. Or being assumed that they are on campus as part of "the help" rather than being a student. Or worse, that they are on campus due to a compensatory program. these psychosocial factors have an effect on students.

Two things can be true at the same time: 1) Higher ed must do better to support working class students 2) white working-class students do benefit from some white privilege. Compare the experiences of students of color to white working class students and we see that white privilege exists here.

AERA and COPAFS Statement on the New Administration’s Sudden Termination of National Center for Education Statistics Contracts AERA and COPAFS Statement on the New Administration’s Sudden Termination of National Center for Education Statistics Contracts

AERA and COPAFS have issued a statement on the sudden termination of 169 contracts within IES, including those that NCES holds for the collection and reporting of education statistics. Read the full statement: www.aera.net/Newsroom/AER...

Thanks for the reply!

Did they provide any guidance on how to do disclosure reviews? We have a restricted data room but we're unsure how to receive approval before submitting for publication.

Eliminating, or at least severely reducing, data access & collection undercuts both knowledge & accountability. Educational inequalities & trying to address them will become even more difficult.

The NFL is removing 'End Racism' from its Super Bowl end zone Here's what the decision by America's favorite sports league tells us about "anticipatory obedience."

Here's what the decision by America's favorite sports league tells us about "anticipatory obedience."

Factors predicting PhD affirmation and regret in PhD holders Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - Factors predicting PhD affirmation and regret in PhD holders

First publication from 2025 with Enyu Zhou and Hironao Okahana on the factors that predict whether PhD alumni affirm or regret their decisions on their PhD experience. Nature Humanities & Social Sciences Communications.

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#doctoraleducation #HSS #edresearch

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Would it be possible to be added? Thanks!

A group of faculty, students, and alumni from the William & Mary Higher Education Program seated around a table for dinner

William & Mary #HigherEd showed up for #ASHE2024! So proud to be a part of this community.

William & Mary #HigherEd faculty member Chelsea Smith served as discussant for a research paper session titled “Beyond Imposter Syndrome: Unveiling the Intersections of Race, Gender, Disability, and Religion of Doctoral Students” #ASHE2024

Dr. Simpfenderfer speaking at the podium, explaining her research

Title slide: The impact of course taking patterns on STEM outcomes: A machine learning approach

Amanda Simpfenderfer, W&M faculty member, presenting her research paper “The impact of course taking patterns on STEM outcomes: A machine learning approach” at #ASHE2024