JUSTIN C. ORTAGUS
Associate Professor, Higher Education Administration & Policy
Director, Institute of Higher Education
University of Florida
BIO
Justin C. Ortagus is an Associate Professor of Higher Education Administration & Policy and Director of the Institute of Higher Education at the University of Florida. His research typically examines how online education, community colleges, and state policies impact the opportunities and outcomes of underserved students.
Dr. Ortagus has published research in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, the American Educational Research Journal, Educational Researcher, the Journal of Higher Education, and Research in Higher Education. He has testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor on the role and influence of need-based financial aid for low-income students. His work and expertise have also been featured in USA Today, NBC News, Forbes, Business Insider, and other outlets.
