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Assistant Professor of Higher Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
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Daniel Sparks' research focuses on the financial and policy aspects of higher education, with a particular emphasis on community colleges and teacher labor markets. His work investigates how various policies impact student outcomes and institutional practices. Recent publications examine student perceptions of higher education, the development of metrics for STEM transfer programs, and the effects of state-level free college policies on program eligibility. Sparks has also explored the influence of Pell Grant aid on community college student success and analyzed the implications of reductions in Pell lifetime eligibility. His research extends to work-based policies in higher education, reviewing contemporary practices and policies in this area. He has published on topics including the momentum metrics for STEM transfer students and the transactional versus broader approaches to higher education.
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- h-index: 2
- Publications: 11
- Citations: 14
Selected Publications
- Toward Work-Based Policies in Higher Education: Review of Contemporary Policies and Practices (2026) DOI
- Toward Work-Based Policies in Higher Education: Review of Contemporary Policies and Practices (2025) DOI
- Get a Skill, Get a Job, Get Ahead? Evaluating the Effects of Virginia’s Workforce-Targeted Free College Program (2025) DOI
- The Role of Policy Design in Free College Programs: Evidence from Virginia (2025) DOI
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