Chi Baik

Professor Chi Baik is a Professor in Higher Education and Deputy Director of the Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education within the Melbourne Graduate School of Education at the University of Melbourne. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts with Honours, Master of Arts by coursework, and Doctorate by research, all from the University of Melbourne. Her research specializations focus on the student experience in higher education, including first-year student transitions, mental wellbeing particularly for higher degree research students, international student support, high-impact teaching practices, and attitudes toward diversity. Baik has made significant contributions through leading national projects, such as the analysis of first-year experiences in Australian universities over two decades, and collaborative studies on enhancing student wellbeing in uncertain contexts.

Throughout her career at the University of Melbourne, Baik has held key appointments in the Centre for the Study of Higher Education, advancing evidence-based practices for student success and engagement. Her scholarly output includes highly cited works such as 'The First Year Experience in Australian Universities: Findings from Two Decades, 1994-2014' (2016, with Ryan Naylor and Sophie Arkoudis), which has informed institutional policies on student retention; 'Research Handbook on the Student Experience in Higher Education' (2023, edited with Ella R. Kahu), a comprehensive volume on student engagement and wellbeing; 'How Can Universities Better Support the Mental Wellbeing of Higher Degree Research Students? A Study of Students' Suggestions' (2016, with Tracii Ryan and others); 'What Makes PhD Researchers Think Seriously About Discontinuing? An Exploration of Risk Factors and Risk Profiles' (with Wendy Larcombe and Tracii Ryan); and 'High-Impact Teaching Practices in Higher Education: A Best Evidence Review'. With over 5,991 citations on Google Scholar, her work has substantial influence in higher education research. Baik has delivered keynote presentations, including at the STARS/AMHHEC 2023 conference, and contributed to editorial roles and peer-reviewed projects on student experiences.

Professional Email: cbaik@unimelb.edu.au