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Monnica Chan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership in Education at the University of Massachusetts Boston’s College of Education and Human Development. Her work centers on understanding how social and economic inequalities shape students’ experiences in postsecondary education, with a focus on financial aid, college affordability, and policy impacts on student trajectories.
Her research utilizes descriptive statistics and quasi-experimental methods to evaluate educational programs and policies. She has published in high-impact journals such as Educational Researcher and The AIR Professional File, and has contributed to public policy discussions by testifying before the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education and presenting at national conferences.
- Ph.D. in Education Policy and Program Evaluation – Harvard Graduate School of Education
- M.Ed. in Higher Education – Harvard Graduate School of Education
- B.A. in Biochemistry – Barnard College
Dr. Chan's research consistently examines the intersection of economics, equity, and access in higher education. Her current projects focus on how students finance college and how financial aid policies influence persistence, completion, and post-college outcomes. This body of work contributes to both scholarly understanding and practical policy design in U.S. higher education.
While specific publication titles are not listed, her research trends indicate strong engagement with quantitative analysis of large-scale educational datasets, policy evaluation, and equity-centered inquiry in postsecondary settings.
Dr. Chan has held significant roles beyond academia, including serving as Director of Policy and Research at the New England Board of Higher Education and as an AmeriCorps member at a community college in New Jersey. These experiences inform her applied research and commitment to educational equity.
She is actively involved in research and policy engagement, with no indication of advisory roles or external grant funding mentioned in the provided text.
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