March 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…
Read moreFebruary 10, 2026
SHEEO launches national initiative to expand holistic advising for student success
Seven state teams to participate The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) today announced the launch of a new, two-year national initiative designed to strengthen state leadership in building research-based advising systems that support all students. Holistic Advising for Student Success will engage seven participating states—Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, South Carolina, and Washington—in a sequenced program of assessment, coaching, and in-person collaboration. Despite strong evidence that proactive, relationship-centered advising improves…
Read moreFebruary 4, 2026
New Grapevine Data Shows Softening State Support for Higher Education in FY 2026
The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) today released the latest Grapevine data, providing an initial look at state support for higher education in Fiscal Year 2026. The latest findings reveal that state support reached $133.1 billion, an increase of 1.0% over Fiscal Year 2025.[1] This represents the smallest year-over-year increase in Grapevine reporting since 2021, when state support increased by 0.6%. Between Fiscal Years 2022 and 2025, year-over-year changes…
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