Josipa Roksa
Professor
- Ph.D., New York University, Sociology, 2006
- B.A., Mount Holyoke College, Psychology, 2000
To what extent does education amplify, preserve, or reduce social inequality? This has been the central question guiding Professor Roksa’s scholarly inquiry.
Professor Roksa’s current research focuses on understanding the experiences and outcomes of first-generation and low-income students, and more broadly the role of socioeconomic status in shaping students’ trajectories through both undergraduate and graduate education. In addition, she is examining how students’ experiences vary by race/ethnicity, particularly in STEM fields. Current projects are charting coursework trajectories, considering the role of family support, and exploring students’ interactions with faculty and peers, all with the goal of understanding the mechanisms that generate social inequality.
In her earlier work, Professor Roksa has explored inequalities in learning (and specifically development of critical thinking skills in college) and K-12 education.
Professor Roksa currently serves as Senior Advisor to the Provost and Director of Strategic Academic Programs in the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost.
Research Interests:
- Social Inequality
- Higher Education
- Student Experience
- Success of Underrepresented Students in STEM
Resources
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- Nine UVA Education Faculty, 3 Alumni Named to Influential Scholars List
- UVA Sociologist Seeks Reasons Behind Gaps in Higher Ed Outcomes
- Nine Curry Faculty Named in 2016 Edu-Scholar Rankings, 2 In The Top 20
- 5 Questions for Prof. Josipa Roksa
- New Work by Prof. Roksa Addresses Undergraduates Being Academically Adrift
- What Parents Can Give Their College Students That Money Can’t Buy
- Nine UVA Scholars Ranked in 2019 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings
- UVA Education Scholars Rise in 2020 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings
- Ten UVA Scholars Ranked in 2021 EDU-Scholar Public Influence Rankings