April 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…
Read moreMarch 30, 2026
New Strong Foundations report examines state efforts in understanding rurality in higher education
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…
Read moreMarch 30, 2026
Now seeking nominations for the 2026 David L. Wright Memorial Award
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…
Read moreMarch 20, 2026
Now Hiring: Executive Assistant/Operations Manager
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…
Read moreMarch 19, 2026
Now Hiring: Senior Policy Analyst
SHEEO Position Announcement Position: Senior Policy Analyst Location: Either Washington, D.C., or Boulder, CO, (hybrid), or fully remote for candidates living outside those areas. Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000 About the organization: The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) serves the chief executives of statewide governing, policy, and coordinating boards of postsecondary education and their staffs. Founded in 1954, SHEEO promotes an environment that values higher education and its role in ensuring the equitable…
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