A new report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) looks at how state higher education agencies are collecting and using postsecondary student unit record systems. Informed by a 2025 survey of state higher education agencies, the report, Strong Foundations 2025: Insights into State Postsecondary Rural Data, has a special emphasis on state data efforts for rural learners and institutions. The new report summarizes key findings from the survey, highlighting how states…

The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association is excited to announce the ninth annual SHEEO Excellence Awards program to recognize the leadership, dedication, and innovation in exceptional SHEEOs, agency staff, and agencies.  We request nominations for the following award: The David L. Wright Memorial Award – This award is named in honor of the late David Wright, an esteemed colleague and leader in state higher education, who served in the Tennessee Higher Education…

SHEEO Position Announcement Position: Executive Assistant & Operations Manager Location: Washington, D.C. (hybrid) Salary: $65,000–$75,000 Reports to: Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff Organization size: 18 staff Travel: Occasional national travel for meetings and events About the organization The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) is a national nonprofit organization that serves the chief executives of statewide governing, policy, and coordinating boards of postsecondary education and their staffs. Founded in…