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Research Projects

Current Research Projects

Predicting Success
This project examines the predictive validity of a measure of motivational-developmental dimensions in college admissions. Outcomes of interest include academic performance (i.e., cumulative undergraduate GPA) and degree completion.

Completed Research Projects

Paris, J. H., & Wacker, L. (2023). Diffusion of innovation: An exploration of institutional financial resources and test-optional admissions policy adoption. Journal of Higher Education Management, 38(1).

Paris, J. H., Torsney, B. M., Fiorot, S., & Pressimone Beckowski, C. (2022). The impact of optional: Investigating the effects of test-optional admissions policies. Journal of College Access, 7(2), 7-29. https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jca/vol7/iss2/3

Winfield, J. D., & Paris, J. H. (2022). Burnout and working conditions in higher education during COVID-19: Recommendations for policy and practice. College & University, 97(3), 61-64.

Paris, J. H., & Heiser, R. (2022). An examination of the predictive validity of a measure of college admissions applicants’ attributions of success and failure. Journal of Postsecondary Student Success, 1(4), 112-140. https://doi.org/10.33009/fsop_jpss130205

Winfield, J. D., & Paris, J. H. (2022). A mixed method analysis of burnout and turnover intentions among higher education professionals during COVID-19. Journal of Education Human Resources. https://doi.org/10.3138/jehr-2021-0048

Paris J. H. (2021). An exploration of institutional motivations for holistic graduate admissions. Perspectives, 33(3), 3-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.34944/dspace/7436

Paris, J. H., Birnbaum, M., & Dix, N. (2021). The relationship between institutional budget models and graduate enrollment management structures. Strategic Enrollment Management Quarterly, 9(1), 25-34. http://doi.org/10.34944/dspace/6579

Paris, J. H. (2021). Understanding holistic graduate admissions practices: Summary of a current research study. Perspectives, 33(1), 17-20. https://doi.org/10.34944/dspace/6164