His research interests center on the purpose and responsibilities of higher education in a diverse democracy. Dr. Morgan seeks to understand how colleges and universities create campus climates that build the cultural competencies of students in order to foster lifelong civic and political engagement. Additionally, he explores issues of academic governance and institutional policy in relation to boards of trustees and their influence on the outcomes and success of students. He earned his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University.