March 21, 2019
University of Vermont Names 27th President
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Garimella to Become Next UVM President A message from David Daigle, Chair, University of Vermont Board of Trustees: It is my great pleasure to share the news that Dr. Suresh Garimella will become UVM’s 27th president, effective July 1, 2019. Read more here.
Read moreMarch 21, 2019
Response to Senators’ letter RE student borrowers of color
by David Tandberg
Friday, February 15, 2019 David Tandberg, SHEEO vice president for policy research and strategic initiatives, was asked by Senators Jones, Warren, Harris and Masto to review and react to a letter they produced regarding racial disparities in student debt and broader challenges faced by students of color in college and career training. Dr. Tandberg’s response can be read here. The views expressed in his response are those of the author alone…
Read moreMarch 21, 2019
State Policy Intern
The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) seeks candidates for two, paid internships for the summer of 2019. These internships are appropriate for students pursuing graduate study in higher education, public policy, public administration, and related fields. The ideal candidates will be motivated, active learners with interests in higher education policy and governance, policy analysis, and research methods. SHEEO seeks and encourages diverse applicants. The focus of the internships…
Read moreJanuary 29, 2019
Utah Commissioner of Higher Education Announces He Will Conclude Service at Year’s End
by Utah System of Higher Education
Dr. David L. Buhler announced Tuesday his decision to conclude his service as Utah’s Commissioner of Higher Education effective December 31, 2019. The Board of Regents will commence a national search in the spring. His announcement now will allow time for a thorough search and a smooth transition.
Read moreJanuary 28, 2019
Policy Brief: The Road to the State Higher Education Executive Office
by Brandon Bishop, University of Denver
Brandon Bishop, a second-year master’s student at the University of Denver studying higher education with a focus in public policy and organizational change, partnered with SHEEO to write a policy brief about the road to the state higher education executive office. The state higher education executive officer is the most senior person charged with guiding postsecondary education public policy in their state. Some states have more than one SHEEO, as…
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