Stephanie Carroll

Stephanie Carroll is a Researcher at the University of Michigan’s Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education, focusing on improving postsecondary outcomes for underrepresented groups. Her work bridges research and practice through collaborations like the Michigan Admissions Collaboratory (MAC), analyzing admissions policies to enhance equity. She holds a PhD from Boston College, an M.Ed. from the University of Pennsylvania, and an M.A. in Teaching from American University.

Her research emphasizes college access for students with disabilities, pandemic-era education adaptations, and school counselor roles in mental health and college advising. Prior to academia, she spent over a decade in educational program management and teaching. Her policy work highlights qualitative methodologies and systemic barriers in education, with a focus on counselor training, admissions equity, and formative educational practices.

Key contributions include documenting disability-inclusive college application processes, evaluating pandemic-era remote education strategies, and analyzing state-level school counseling policies. She advocates for evidence-based reforms to address inequities in higher education access and retention.