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Holistic Advising for Student Success
SHEEO’s Holistic Advising learning community is a national, multi-state initiative designed to strengthen the state-level leadership role in filling the gap left by fragmented advising systems.
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A compilation of SHEEO federal advocacy activities, including sign-on letters, op-eds, and other key documents.
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Now Hiring: Senior Policy Analyst
Position: Senior Policy Analyst Location: Either Washington, D.C., or Boulder, CO, (hybrid), or fully remote for candidates living outside those areas. Salary Range: $85,00-$95,000 About the position: SHEEO is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to lead projects and provide technical assistance to states on key higher education policy priorities. This role focuses on translating policy, data, and research into practical strategies for state decision-making and implementation. The Senior Policy Analyst will manage projects…
Read moreEarly Bird Registration Now Open for 2026 Higher Education Policy Conference
The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) is pleased to host the 2026 Higher Education Policy Conference in Chicago, Illinois, August 3-6, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis Chicago.The annual Policy Conference is the preeminent gathering of leaders from the state higher education policy agencies, national higher education policy organizations, institutions, and state and federal governments. Look for the full conference agenda to be made available in the coming weeks. Register now…
Read moreDespite record $130.7 billion in public higher education appropriations, 2025 sees first per-student funding decrease since 2012
College enrollments increase, outpacing public funding increases An increase in enrollment at public colleges and universities has outpaced public funding increases, resulting in a 1.0% decline in per-student funding for fiscal year (FY) 2025. The 2025 State Higher Education Finance (SHEF) report, published by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO), finds that after adjusting for inflation, public higher education appropriations increased 2.6% over 2024. The $130.7 billion state…
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