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Public Investment in Higher Education: Research, Strategies, and Policy Implications
SHEEO undertook a systematic review of the research on the effects of public spending on student outcomes and coordinated an eight-week webinar series in which new original research was presented.
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SHEF: State Higher Education Finance
The SHEF report provides in-depth analysis of the trends in higher education finance on state and national levels.
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Annual Grapevine Compilation Shows Initial 6.6% 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) 2023 reached $112.3 billion, a 6.6% increase over 2022.[1] This is the second time that state fiscal support for all higher education has topped $100 billion. This increase reflects a 27.5% increase over the past five years. Tax appropriations, non-tax support, non-appropriated support, and returns from state funded endowments…
Read moreSHEEO Job Posting: State Finance Policy Summer Internship
Remote / Boulder, Colorado The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) seeks candidates for a paid internship for the summer of 2023. This internship is appropriate for students pursuing graduate study in higher education, public policy, public administration, and related fields. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, active learner interested in higher education policy and governance, policy analysis, and research methods. We are particularly interested in diverse applicants…
Read moreSHEEO welcomes Alicia Engels as new director of events
Washington, D.C.—The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) welcomed Alicia Engels as its new director of events earlier this week. Engels will be a part of SHEEO’s Washington, D.C., office and will provide direction and oversight to help organize and implement SHEEO events, including the Annual Meeting, Higher Education Policy Conference, and Communities of Practice. Before joining SHEEO, Engels served as the assistant director of Events, Conferences and Support…
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