October 25, 2018
Aaron Thompson Named President of Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
by Sue Patrick
Following a national search, the Council on Postsecondary Education unanimously selected Dr. Aaron Thompson as its fourth president. Thompson, who presently serves as the Council’s executive vice president and chief academic officer, will transition to his new responsibilities Nov. 1. He is the first Kentucky native and African-American to hold the position since the Council was formed 21 years ago. “We have greatly benefited at the state level by Aaron’s strategic leadership and…
Read moreOctober 23, 2018
Military Credit Webinar
SHEEO and Army University hosted a webinar to provide State Higher Education Executives with insight on Army University and ongoing initiatives related to Articulated Credit for Military Learning (ACML).
Read moreOctober 15, 2018
White Paper: The Power of a Promise: Implications and Importance of Adult Promise Programs
by Andy Carlson and Sophia Laderman
Promise programs (also known as free college programs) have grown in popularity over the last few years. When targeted correctly, these programs have the potential to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates for underserved students. By focusing a promise program on adult students and including additional supports and services, states can connect with nontraditional students who previously believed college was not an option. However, the message of a promise program…
Read moreAugust 21, 2018
Robert L. King nominated for Assistant Secretary of Postsecondary Education
by Andrew Kreighbaum
The White House announced Tuesday that President Trump will nominate Robert L. King to be the assistant secretary of postsecondary education. King, who has decades of experience in state government but none at the federal level, is Trump’s first nominee for a higher ed post at the Education Department. All but three other Senate-confirmable positions have already been filled at the department.
Read moreAugust 15, 2018
Assessing Quality in Postsecondary Education: International Perspectives
by Aaron S. Horn & David A. Tandberg
David Tandberg, vice president of policy research and strategic initiatives co-authored a book chapter in "Indicators of Educational Quality for Postsecondary Accountability Systems" titled "Indicators of Educational Quality for Postsecondary Accountability Systems." Horn, A.S. & Tandberg, D.A. (2018). Indicators of educational quality for postsecondary accountability systems. In H.P. Weingarten, M. Hicks, & A. Kaufman (Eds.) Assessing Quality in Postsecondary Education: International Perspectives (3-26). Kingston, Ontario: McGill-Queen's University Press.
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