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Chris Marsicano is an Associate Professor of Educational Studies and Public Policy at Davidson College, where he also serves as Chair and Founding Director of the College Crisis Initiative (C2i). He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Policy from Vanderbilt University, an M.P.P. from Duke University, and an A.B. from Davidson College.
Research Focus: Marsicano specializes in quantitative and quasi-experimental analysis of higher education institutions as political actors, examining topics like lobbying activities in Washington, DC, impacts of minimum wage policies on education, and crisis management in higher education. His work has been published in journals such as Educational Researcher and Research & Politics.
Policy Commentary: As a Forbes contributor, he analyzes political shifts in higher education, including Trump’s potential second-term policies and the controversial nomination of Linda McMahon as Education Secretary. His research intersects with public health, civic engagement, and state-level education finance.
Teaching Philosophy: Marsicano integrates real-world policy challenges into his courses on public policy, comparative education, and higher education institutions, often collaborating with students on publications and conference presentations.
