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Strong Foundations
The Strong Foundations project seeks to understand the state of postsecondary data systems. Multiple iterations of the Strong Foundations survey and associated reports document the content, capacity, effective use, and evolution of state postsecondary data systems.
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SHEEO Publications
Access all of SHEEO's most recent publications, including reports and briefs, organized by year published.
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Basic Needs Academy
SHEEO’s latest state policy academy is focused on supporting states in expanding data capacity and developing policy infrastructure for integrating and using basic needs information in state postsecondary data systems.
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Seven states named to new higher education Basic Needs Academy
The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) kicked off a new Basic Needs Academy this week, focused on supporting states in expanding data capacity and developing policy infrastructure for integrating and using basic needs information in state postsecondary data systems. Seven states – Arizona, California, Georgia, Hawai‘i, Kentucky, Minnesota, and New York – have been chosen to participate in a three-year initiative developed in partnership with the ECMC Foundation. Basic…
Read moreAnnual Grapevine Data show initial 4.3% increase in state support for higher education
Data reported by states in the latest Grapevine survey indicate that initially approved state support for higher education in fiscal year (FY) 2025 reached $129.1 billion, a 4.3% increase over 2024.[1] This is the fourth year state fiscal support for all higher education has topped $100 billion. This increase reflects a 32.9% increase over the past five years. Tax appropriations, non-tax support, non-appropriated support, and returns from state-funded endowments make up…
Read moreSHEEO seeks State Policy Summer Interns
About the Position The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) seeks candidates for two paid internships for the summer of 2025. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, active learner interested in higher education policy, state governance, and policy analysis. This internship is appropriate for students pursuing graduate study or a career in higher education, public policy, public administration, and related fields. Interns will provide support on a variety…
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