Dr. Drew Allen

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Biography

Drew Allen is a Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, focusing on higher education policy, assessment, and student outcomes. He earned his Ph.D. in Higher and Postsecondary Education from New York University in 2015, where he also worked for seven years as a fellow in higher education policy. Prior to joining Harvard, he served as the Associate Vice President for Institutional Data Analytics at Georgetown University, leading the Office of Assessment and Decision Support. His notable roles include Executive Director of the Initiative for Data-Driven Social Science at Princeton University, and he played a significant part in establishing a research-focused office at the City University of New York. His research has been published in prominent journals such as Research in Higher Education and New Directions for Higher Education, underscoring his commitment to improving access and success in higher education. Drew's work has significantly contributed to the fields of institutional research and educational leadership, emphasizing strategic enrollment management and data leadership. He holds an M.A. in Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences from Columbia University.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2025-01-01 — Present

Harvard Graduate School of Education • Cambridge, MA

Expertise in higher education policy, assessment, and leadership.

Associate Vice President

— Present

Georgetown University • Washington, D.C.

Led the Office of Assessment and Decision Support.

Executive Director

— Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Directed the Initiative for Data-Driven Social Science.

Director

— Present

City University of New York • New York, NY

Established an office devoted to integrated research and program evaluation.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).