Dr. Mark Engberg

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Biography

Mark Engberg is the Senior Director of the Litowitz Center at Northwestern University, specializing in Higher Education Administration Policy. He is an educated professional from the University of Michigan, holding a BA in Economics and a PhD in Higher Education, and also obtained an MA in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University. An award-winning researcher, Engberg has significantly contributed to the field through his work, including the development of the Global Perspective Inventory (GPI), a survey tool utilized by 150 schools to explore various factors affecting global learning. His research focuses on the systemic forces producing inequality within the American postsecondary education system and the factors that facilitate postsecondary enrollment. Engberg has notablyprovided input for numerous amicus curiae briefs presented to the Supreme Court regarding the educational benefits of diversity and affirmative action. His previous administrative roles include Associate Dean at the University of Denver and Chief of Staff to the President at La Salle University.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.