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Casandra Harper is an Associate Professor of Higher Education in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Missouri. She also holds a Faculty Affiliate position in the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, reflecting her interdisciplinary engagement with issues of identity, equity, and access in higher education.
Her educational background includes a B.S. in Psychology and an M.A. in Higher Education from the University of Arizona, followed by an M.A. and Ph.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change from UCLA.
- B.S. in Psychology – University of Arizona
- M.A. in Higher Education – University of Arizona
- M.A. in Higher Education and Organizational Change – UCLA
- Ph.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change – UCLA
Dr. Harper's research centers on the differential effects of college experiences on students, particularly those from underrepresented or first-generation backgrounds. Her work explores how parental and family engagement influences student success, how racial identity develops in college settings, and how students and families navigate complex financial aid systems. These areas reflect a strong commitment to equity, access, and systemic understanding of barriers in higher education.
While no publications or articles were listed in the provided text, her expertise suggests a scholarly focus on qualitative and policy-oriented studies in postsecondary education, likely contributing to journals in educational leadership, equity research, and higher education policy.
Dr. Harper has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards in the provided content.
She is actively involved in mentoring and advising, though specific students are not named. There is no indication of grant funding or external research support in the provided information. Her dual affiliation with Women’s and Gender Studies underscores her interdisciplinary approach to understanding student experiences through intersectional lenses.
No laboratory or research team is explicitly mentioned, but her work likely involves qualitative research teams, collaborative policy analysis, or involvement in institutional research initiatives focused on student equity and success.
