Most of his research is on the behavior of students in higher education, mainly on the determinants of student grades. He has written on how student Grade Point Averages respond to merit-based scholarships, course scheduling, and the nature of students’ transfer experiences. In addition, he has written on how student course choices have helped aggravate the trend in grade inflation over the last 20 years. He is currently researching factors in the increase in tuition in higher education and the relationship between student appearance and grades. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Clemson University.