Research & Publications

Selected research and
publications.

A cross-section of applied research spanning peer-reviewed journals, practitioner reports, policy briefs, and evaluation reports — all oriented toward a single question: what does it take to build education and workforce pathways that actually work for the people who need them?

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Articles & Book Chapters
In review
Moss-Pech, C., Haviland, S., & Van Noy, M. Communicating competence: Soft skills clusters in STEM hiring and implications for inequality.
In review
Van Noy, M., Haviland, S., D’Amico, M., & Vinton, J. Community colleges as labor market intermediaries: A comparative case study of their broader workforce and economic role.
2024
Paris, J. H., Haviland, S. B., & Gooch, R. M. The graduate admissions experience: College seniors’ perspectives on the application process. In J. H. Paris & S. J. Kania (Eds.), A comprehensive guide to graduate enrollment management: Advancing research and practice. Routledge.
2023
Haviland, S. B., & McKay, H. Evaluation research: Applying data to problems. In K. Kenneavy & C. Harnois (Eds.), Social research methods: Sociology in action (pp. 265–282). Sage.
2022
Haviland, S., Robbins, S., Kirova, D., Bochenek, J. L., & Fishtein, D. Non-credit career and technical community college programs as a bridge to employers: Report on NYC study (Research Report No. RR-22-09). ETS Research Report Series.
2021
Vinton, J., Van Noy, M., Haviland, S., & Blondin, J. TAACCCT as a facilitator of organizational change: Clark State’s advanced manufacturing program reforms. New Directions for Community Colleges, 2021(193), 117–127.
2021
Haviland, S., Robbins, S., Belur, V., Cherfrere, G., & Klieger, D. Improving workforce readiness skills among adult learners through new technologies: Lessons from two schools. Metropolitan Universities, 32(1), 35–53.
2021
Haviland, S. & Robbins, S. Career and technical education as a conduit for skilled technical careers: A targeted research review and framework for future research (Research Report No. RR-21-07). ETS Research Report Series.
2020
Haviland, S. B., & Morgan, J. C. Risk allocation, employer dependence, and the welfare state: An investigation of IT workers in the U.S. and Canada. In P. R. Kadiyil, A. Forrier, & M. B. Arthur (Eds.), Career dynamics in a global world: Indian and Western perspectives (pp. 191–206). Edward Elgar.
2010
Haviland, S. B., Morgan, J. C., & Marshall, V. W. New careers in the new economy: Redefining career development in a post-internal labor market industry. In J. A. McMullin & V. W. Marshall (Eds.), Ageing and working in the new economy: Careers and changing structures in small and medium size information technology firms (pp. 39–62). Edward Elgar.
2010
Marshall, V. W., Morgan, J. C., & Haviland, S. B. Making a life in IT: Jobs and careers in small and medium-sized information technology companies. In J. A. McMullin & V. W. Marshall (Eds.), Ageing and working in the new economy: Careers and changing structures in small and medium size information technology firms (pp. 23–38). Edward Elgar.
2007
Morgan, J. C., Haviland, S. B., Woodside, M. A., & Konrad, T. R. Fostering supportive learning environments in long-term care: The case of WIN A STEP UP. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 28(2), 55–75.
Reports, Briefs & Blogs
2024
Haviland, S., Gooch, R., & Ober, T. The pendulum swings? Higher education revisits admissions testing policies after COVID-19. ETS Research Institute Blog Series, December 6, 2024.
2023
Haviland, S., Paris, J., & Gooch, R. What’s now and what’s next in graduate admissions policies: Results from the ETS/NAGAP 2022 Admissions Survey. ETS Research Brief Series.
2022
Haviland, S., Walker, M., Cho-Baker, S., Yang, Z., & James, K. Test-optional admissions practices in the COVID-19 era. ETS Research Brief Series.
2021
Haviland, S. & Robbins, S. Non-credit community college programs as a bridge to employers: Westchester Community College institution report. Research Division, ETS.
2021
Haviland, S. & Robbins, S. Bridging education to career pathways to improve access and opportunity. ETS News & Insights.
2021
Haviland, S., Olivera-Aguilar, M., Robbins, S., & Liu, L. Career and technical education (CTE) poised to respond to our Covid-19 economy. ETS News & Insights, February 19, 2021.
2020
McKay, H., Haviland, S., & Michael, S. Building a multistate governance system. Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, October 2020.
2020
McKay, H., Haviland, S., Michael, S., & Leibrandt, S. Diffusion of an innovation: Lessons from the Multistate Longitudinal Data Exchange. Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, October 2020.
2020
McKay, H., Haviland, S., & Michael, S. Building trust for inter-organizational data sharing: The case of the MLDE. Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, October 2020.
2020
McKay, H., Lane, P., Haviland, S., & Michael, S. Documenting the value of non-degree credentials: The potential role of the Multistate Longitudinal Data Exchange. Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, October 2020.
2019
McKay, H. A., Nisbet, E., & Haviland, S. College completion through a devolved workforce development system: A study using developmental research evaluation methods. SAGE Research Methods Cases.
2018
Haviland, S. B., Van Noy, M., Kuang, L., Vinton, J., & Pardalis, N. Evaluation of Richland College’s Veterans-Focused Engineering Technology Project: Final report. Rutgers Education & Employment Research Center, September 2018.
2018
Haviland, S. B., Van Noy, M., Kuang, L., Vinton, J., & Pardalis, N. Evaluation of Clark State Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing to Compete in a Global Economy (AMCGE) training program: Executive summary and final report. Rutgers Education & Employment Research Center, September 2018.
2014
Haviland, S. B., Edwards, R. D., McKay, H., & Kushins, E. Adult college completion through the workforce system: A research report on lessons learned from a multistate intervention initiative. Rutgers Education & Employment Research Center, September 2014.
2014
Haviland, S. B., Lloyd, J., & McKay, H. Adult college completion through the workforce system: The role of high demand occupations in training choice. Rutgers Education & Employment Research Center, September 2014.
2014
Haviland, S. B., Nisbet, E., & McKay, H. Adult college completion through the workforce system: The role of the Eligible Training Provider List in training choices. Rutgers Education & Employment Research Center, September 2014.
2014
Haviland, S. B., McKay, H., & Lloyd, J. College completion through the workforce system: The role of the High Demand Occupation List in training choices. Rutgers Education & Employment Research Center, September 2014.
2009
Marshall, V. W., Morgan, J. C., Haviland, S. B., & Kane, H. U.S. country report: Workforce Aging in the New Economy Project. North Carolina Institute on Aging, 2009.
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