Center for ENROLLMENT RESEARCH, POLICY, and PRACTICE

Welcome to the Center

The Center for Enrollment Research, Policy, and Practice (CERPP) at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles analyzes enrollment issues through the critical perspectives of social science researchers, policymakers, and college and university practitioners. The creation of the center is rooted in the belief that college admission, student financial aid, and degree completion processes must become better informed, more expertly practiced, and more equitable. Moreover, the impacts of these processes must be better understood. To these ends, CERPP brings together individuals and groups to examine college enrollment issues and practices and better meet the collective needs of students, institutions, and society. Read more...

Inaugural Conference –

CERPP will be hosting an inaugural conference in Los Angeles for August 4th-6th titled, “Defining Enrollment in the 21st Century: Understanding Our Students and Our Commitments.”

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To register, click here and input code: CERPP or call 213-740-1744

William R. Fitzsimmons
Harvard University

William G. Tierney
University of Southern California

Wayne Camara
The College Board

George D. Kuh
Indiana University

Michael Nettles
Educational Testing Services (ETS)

Don Hossler
Indiana University

Morton O. Schapiro
Williams College

Donald E. Heller
The Pennsylvania State University

Gary Rhoades
University of Arizona

Sandy Baum
Skidmore College and The College Board

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is an organization of more than 10,000 professionals dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education.

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The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) promotes collaboration among its members and others engaged in the study of higher education through research, conferences, and publications, including its highly regarded journal, The Review of Higher Education. ASHE values rigorous scholarly approaches to the study of higher education and practical applications of systemic inquiry.

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The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 5,400 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves 3,500 colleges through major programs and services in college admissions, financial aid, and enrollment.

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Podcast Series
CERPP now offers prominent scholars, practitioners, and policymakers the opportunity to voice their professional perspectives concerning today’s critical enrollment issues. Interactive on-line forums will follow each monthly podcast.


Listen to “College Preparation and Assessment: What We Know and Need to Learn” with Melissa Roderick of the University of Chicago

Listen to the follow-up webinar with Melissa Roderick
Explaining CERPP’s Watermark
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