May 29, 2026
Sachith Patabendi joins SHEEO as new Executive Assistant/Operations Manager
The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) is pleased to welcome Sachith Patabendi to the team. Sachith joined the SHEEO staff as Executive Assistant and Operations Manager earlier this week. In this role, Sachith will manage the daily operations of the organization and the Washington, D.C. office. He will focus on supporting the SHEEO staff, streamlining organizational workflows, managing complex scheduling, assisting with SHEEO events, and ensuring the office…
Read moreMay 22, 2026
Now Hiring – Policy Analyst
Location: Either Washington, D.C., or Boulder, CO, (hybrid), or fully remote for candidates living outside those areas. Salary Range: $65,00-$75,000 About the position: SHEEO is seeking a Policy Analyst to support research, analysis, and projects that help states strengthen postsecondary education policy and improve student outcomes. The Policy Analyst will contribute to the development of briefs, reports, presentations, data tools, and other resources that make policy and research information accessible and useful…
Read moreMay 19, 2026
SHEEO welcomes State Policy Interns
The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) is pleased to welcome two State Policy Interns for the summer. Mya Haynes and Jaden Mikoulinskii joined SHEEO’s team this week. Over the next few months, Mya Haynes will support SHEEO’s Holistic Advising for Student Success project, including analyzing baseline assessments of seven states’ advising ecosystems and identifying research on best practices at the state level. Jaden Mikoulinskii will aid SHEEO’s efforts in creating…
Read moreMay 1, 2026
Early 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 moreApril 9, 2026
Despite 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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