Professor, Higher Education Policy & Sociology
Temple University
Areas of Research Interest: practical applications that enhance college attainment and human well being throughout the state, and in turn, the nation.
Sara Goldrick-Rab
Housing Instability among College Students
As a wider swath of Americans seek the opportunities created by higher education, colleges and universities are beginning to confront a challenge faced by a growing number of their students: housing insecurity. A perfect storm created by a weak economy, a shortage of affordable housing, high college costs, and insufficient financial aid is leading more students to pursue their degrees without consistent access to a roof over their heads.
