PAUL RUBIN

Dr. Rubin's research examines higher education policies aimed at improving college access and degree attainment, particularly for traditionally underrepresented populations, and the influence of state and institutional characteristics on the policy-making process. In particular, he is interested in understanding how distinct characteristics, such as higher education governance and state-level politics, result in different policy outcomes in different settings. In a related strand of research, Dr. Rubin is interested in understanding the role and use of information and empirical research in federal and state policy-making and the mechanisms that can improve the utility of academic work in policy settings.