Works (29)

Updated: July 27th, 2025 05:06

2025 article

Correction to: Understanding ORCID adoption among academic researchers

Porter, S. R., Umbach, P. D., & Willis, C. (2025, June 30). Scientometrics, Vol. 6.

By: S. Porter n, P. Umbach n & C. Willis n

topics (OpenAlex): Academic Writing and Publishing; Health and Medical Research Impacts; Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 21, 2025

2023 article

Effects of the Pandemic on Faculty at Public Research Universities

Umbach, P. D., Porter, S. R., & Willis, C. (2023, October 1). Teachers College Record The Voice of Scholarship in Education, Vol. 125, pp. 131–143.

By: P. Umbach n, S. Porter n & C. Willis n

author keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; college faculty; research productivity; tenure; tenure clock
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and healthcare impacts; Diversity and Career in Medicine; COVID-19 and Mental Health
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 12, 2024

2023 article

Understanding Themes in Postsecondary Research Using Topic Modeling and Journal Abstracts

Takei, M., Porter, S. R., Umbach, P. D., & Nakano, J. (2023, November 8). Research in Higher Education, Vol. 11.

By: M. Takei*, S. Porter n, P. Umbach n & J. Nakano*

author keywords: Topic modeling; Postsecondary research; Literature review
topics (OpenAlex): Computational and Text Analysis Methods; Data Analysis with R; scientometrics and bibliometrics research
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 4, 2023

2022 article

Allergic and non-allergic wheeze among farm women in the Agricultural Health Study (2005–2010)

Islam, J. Y., Mohamed, A., Umbach, D. M., London, S. J., Henneberger, P. K., Freeman, L. E. B., … Hoppin, J. A. (2022, August 8). Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 8.

author keywords: Allergy; Pesticides; Respiratory System
topics (OpenAlex): Occupational exposure and asthma; Air Quality and Health Impacts; Climate Change and Health Impacts
TL;DR: Use of specific pesticides and certain farm activities may contribute to wheeze among farm women, as evaluated in the Agricultural Health Study. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 9, 2022

2020 article

Making It Free and Easy: Exploring the Effects of North Carolina College Application Week on College Access

Clayton, A. B., & Umbach, P. D. (2020, January 1). Review of Higher Education/˜The œReview of Higher Education, Vol. 44, pp. 87–119.

By: A. Clayton & P. Umbach*

author keywords: college application; college access; free applications; low-income students
topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 9, 2020

2018 article

Should We Be Concerned About Nonresponse Bias in College Student Surveys? Evidence of Bias from a Validation Study

Standish, T., & Umbach, P. D. (2018, September 21). Research in Higher Education, Vol. 60, pp. 338–357.

By: T. Standish* & P. Umbach n

author keywords: Nonresponse error; Survey research; College student surveys; Nonresponse bias; Validation study
topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Healthcare Policy and Management; Economic and Environmental Valuation
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 6, 2019

2018 article

Transfer Student Success: Exploring Community College, University, and Individual Predictors

Umbach, P. D., Tuchmayer, J. B., Clayton, A. B., & Smith, K. N. (2018, October 5). Community College Journal of Research and Practice, Vol. 43, pp. 599–617.

By: P. Umbach n, J. Tuchmayer*, A. Clayton* & K. Smith*

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Global Educational Reforms and Inequalities
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 22, 2019

2015 article

Graduate School Choice: An Examination of Individual and Institutional Effects

English, D., & Umbach, P. D. (2015, December 13). Review of Higher Education/˜The œReview of Higher Education, Vol. 39, pp. 173-+.

By: D. English* & P. Umbach*

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Labor market dynamics and wage inequality; Intergenerational and Educational Inequality Studies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Effects of Diversity Experiences on Critical Thinking Skills: Who Benefits?

Loes, C., Pascarella, E., & Umbach, P. (2012, January 1). The Journal of Higher Education, Vol. 83, p. 1-.

By: C. Loes, E. Pascarella & P. Umbach*

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Online and Blended Learning; Education and Critical Thinking Development
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Effects of Diversity Experiences on Critical Thinking Skills: Who Benefits?

The Journal of Higher Education, 83(1), 1–25.

By: C. Loes, E. Pascarella & P. Umbach*

topics (OpenAlex): Education and Critical Thinking Development; Online and Blended Learning; Higher Education Research Studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 6, 2020

2011 journal article

Nonresponse and Online Student Evaluations of Teaching: Understanding the Influence of Salience, Fatigue, and Academic Environments

Research in Higher Education, 53(5), 576–591.

By: M. Adams n & P. Umbach n

author keywords: Nonresponse; Course evaluations; Evaluations of teaching; Participation; Surveys; Online
topics (OpenAlex): Communication in Education and Healthcare; Online and Blended Learning; Higher Education Research Studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 6, 2020

2011 journal article

Why Do More Women than Men Want to Earn a Four-Year Degree? Exploring the Effects of Gender, Social Origin, and Social Capital on Educational Expectations

The Journal of Higher Education, 82(1), 1–32.

By: R. Wells, T. Seifert, R. Padgett, S. Park & P. Umbach*

topics (OpenAlex): Labor market dynamics and wage inequality; Intergenerational and Educational Inequality Studies; Work-Family Balance Challenges
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 6, 2020

2011 article

Why Do More Women than Men Want to Earn a Four-Year Degree?: Exploring the Effects of Gender, Social Origin, and Social Capital on Educational Expectations

Wells, R. S., Seifert, T. A., Padgett, R. D., Park, S., & Umbach, P. D. (2011, January 1). The Journal of Higher Education, Vol. 82, pp. 1-+.

By: R. Wells, T. Seifert, R. Padgett, S. Park & P. Umbach*

topics (OpenAlex): Labor market dynamics and wage inequality; Intergenerational and Educational Inequality Studies; Work-Family Balance Challenges
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

The impact of college student socialization, social class, and race on need for cognition

New Directions for Institutional Research, 2010(145), 99–111.

By: R. Padgett*, K. Goodman*, M. Johnson*, K. Saichaie*, P. Umbach n & E. Pascarella*

topics (OpenAlex): Communication in Education and Healthcare; Higher Education Research Studies; Evaluation of Teaching Practices
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 6, 2020

2009 article

Faculty Emphases on Alternative Course-Specific Learning Outcomes in Holland’s Model Environments: The Role of Environmental Consistency

Smart, J. C., Ethington, C. A., Umbach, P. D., & Rocconi, L. M. (2009, February 23). Research in Higher Education, Vol. 50, pp. 483–501.

By: J. Smart*, C. Ethington*, P. Umbach n & L. Rocconi*

author keywords: Academic environments; College environments; College faculty; College impacts; College teaching; Holland's theory
topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Evaluation of Teaching Practices; Higher Education Governance and Development
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 article

Going Global: Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study Abroad

Salisbury, M. H., Umbach, P. D., Paulsen, M. B., & Pascarella, E. T. (2008, October 20). Research in Higher Education, Vol. 50, pp. 119–143.

By: M. Salisbury*, P. Umbach n, M. Paulsen* & E. Pascarella*

author keywords: Study abroad; Internationalization; College choice; Globalization; Cultural capital; Social capital; Socio-economic status
topics (OpenAlex): International Student and Expatriate Challenges; Higher Education Research Studies; Higher Education Governance and Development
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

The Effects of Faculty Demographic Characteristics and Disciplinary Context on Dimensions of Job Satisfaction

Research in Higher Education, 49(4), 357–381.

By: T. Seifert* & P. Umbach*

author keywords: diversity; faculty; job satisfaction; discipline
topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 14, 2020

2006 journal article

COLLEGE MAJOR CHOICE: An Analysis of Person–Environment Fit

Research in Higher Education, 47(4), 429–449.

By: S. Porter* & P. Umbach*

Contributors: S. Porter* & P. Umbach*

author keywords: major choice; Holland
topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Career Development and Diversity; School Choice and Performance
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2006 journal article

Gender equity in the academic labor market: an analysis of academic disciplines

Research in Higher Education, 48(2), 169–192.

By: P. Umbach*

author keywords: faculty; gender equity; salaries; labor markets; academic disciplines; hierarchical linear modeling
topics (OpenAlex): Labor market dynamics and wage inequality; Higher Education Research Studies; Gender Diversity and Inequality
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 14, 2020

2006 journal article

Institutional Selectivity and Good Practices in Undergraduate Education: How Strong is the Link?

The Journal of Higher Education, 77(2), 251–285.

By: E. Pascarella, T. Cruce, P. Umbach*, G. Wolniak, G. Kuh, R. Carini, J. Hayek, R. Gonyea, C. Zhao

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Higher Education Governance and Development; Innovations in Educational Methods
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2006 journal article

Intercollegiate Athletes and Effective Educational Practices: Winning Combination or Losing Effort?

Research in Higher Education, 47(6), 709–733.

By: P. Umbach*, M. Palmer*, G. Kuh* & S. Hannah*

author keywords: student-athletes; student engagement; effective education practices
topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Evaluation of Teaching Practices; Sports, Gender, and Society
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2006 journal article

Student Experiences with Diversity at Liberal Arts Colleges: Another Claim for Distinctiveness

The Journal of Higher Education, 77(1), 169–192.

By: P. Umbach* & G. Kuh

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Management and Marketing Education; Mentoring and Academic Development
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2006 journal article

Student Survey Response Rates across Institutions: Why Do they Vary?

Research in Higher Education, 47(2), 229–247.

By: S. Porter* & P. Umbach*

Contributors: S. Porter* & P. Umbach*

author keywords: nonresponse; response rates; student surveys
topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Healthcare Policy and Management; Primary Care and Health Outcomes
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2006 journal article

The Contribution of Faculty of Color to Undergraduate Education

Research in Higher Education, 47(3), 317–345.

By: P. Umbach*

author keywords: college faculty; diversity; undergraduate education
topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Evaluation of Teaching Practices; Higher Education Governance and Development
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 14, 2020

2005 journal article

Faculty do Matter: The Role of College Faculty in Student Learning and Engagement

Research in Higher Education, 46(2), 153–184.

By: P. Umbach* & M. Wawrzynski*

author keywords: college faculty; student engagement; effective educational practices; culture
topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Evaluation of Teaching Practices; Higher Education Practises and Engagement
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2005 journal article

Getting back to the basics of survey research

New Directions for Institutional Research, 2005(127), 91–100.

By: P. Umbach*

topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
TL;DR: This chapter discusses sources of error that researchers should consider when conducting a survey, and gives readers basic suggestions for reducing error. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 14, 2020

2004 journal article

Applying Holland's Typology to the Study of Differences in Student Views About Diversity

Research in Higher Education, 45(6), 625–649.

By: P. Umbach* & J. Milem*

author keywords: diversity; Holland; student majors
topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Academic Freedom and Politics; Higher Education Governance and Development
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2004 journal article

College and character: Insights from the national survey of student engagement

New Directions for Institutional Research, 2004(122), 37–54.

By: G. Kuh* & P. Umbach*

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Service-Learning and Community Engagement; Education and Military Integration
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2004 journal article

Web surveys: Best practices

New Directions for Institutional Research, 2004(121), 23–38.

By: P. Umbach*

topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 14, 2020

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2008 - present

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