Kaitlin Newhouse

Kaitlin Newhouse is the Associate Director of Research and Evaluation at the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at North Carolina State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change from UCLA (2021), an M.A. in Higher Education from UCLA (2017), and a B.A. in Gender Studies from Tulane University (2012). Her work focuses on addressing educational inequalities, particularly for poor and working-class students, through quantitative and mixed-methods research.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change, UCLA, 2021
• M.A. in Higher Education, UCLA, 2017
• B.A. in Gender Studies, Tulane University, 2012

Her research interests span community college access, STEM education, and the experiences of first-generation and low-income students. She leads the PACE Climate Survey and contributes to projects enhancing student outcomes at North Carolina community colleges.

Publications highlight her focus on interdisciplinary computing education, diversity in STEM fields, and systemic barriers faced by marginalized student groups. Though no scientific awards are listed, her work emphasizes equity-driven solutions in higher education.

Her role at the Belk Center positions her at the intersection of research and practice, aiming to bridge gaps between academic theory and real-world institutional challenges. The Belk Center is a hub for community college leadership and policy research, aligning with her commitment to improving educational equity.