State Higher Education Executive Officers Association
@sheeoed.bsky.social
Helping states develop and sustain excellent systems of higher education. Learn more: https://sheeo.org
• Non-partisan | non-governmental | non-profit
• Founded in 1954
• Washington, D.C. | Boulder, Colorado
• Non-partisan | non-governmental | non-profit
• Founded in 1954
• Washington, D.C. | Boulder, Colorado
Yesterday, SHEEO Associate Vice President Corey Gheesling spoke on a panel about Workforce Pell, short-term credentials, and alignment to state talent plans, during Lumina's Future Ready States Convening in Nashville.
November 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Yesterday, SHEEO Associate Vice President Corey Gheesling spoke on a panel about Workforce Pell, short-term credentials, and alignment to state talent plans, during Lumina's Future Ready States Convening in Nashville.
We recently had the state teams participating in our Advancing Postsecondary Success for Justice-Impacted Learners complete a self-assessment to reflect on their current policies and practices. That assessment is now available for other states to do the same. Learn more at sheeo.org/project/pell....
Advancing Postsecondary Success for Justice-Impacted Students - SHEEO
The reinstatement of Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated students in July 2023 offers a transformative opportunity to expand access to quality postsecondary education for justice-impacted individu...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
We recently had the state teams participating in our Advancing Postsecondary Success for Justice-Impacted Learners complete a self-assessment to reflect on their current policies and practices. That assessment is now available for other states to do the same. Learn more at sheeo.org/project/pell....
SHEEO Senior Policy Analyst Rachel Burns spoke on a panel this morning about intermediary organizations bridging the gap between higher education research and policy during the #ASHE2025 Conference in Denver. Thanks for having us, ASHE!
November 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
SHEEO Senior Policy Analyst Rachel Burns spoke on a panel this morning about intermediary organizations bridging the gap between higher education research and policy during the #ASHE2025 Conference in Denver. Thanks for having us, ASHE!
"We are encouraged by the increase in college enrollment and are hopeful that the trend will continue upward. Choosing to earn a credential is still the best catapult our communities have to build a prosperous future." ~ Rob Anderson, President of SHEEO
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Clearinghouse Enrollment Insights Report Series
The Clearinghouse Enrollment Insights series is created to offer higher education institutions, policy makers, and researchers a continuous and cohesive understanding of enrollment trends. It includes...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
"We are encouraged by the increase in college enrollment and are hopeful that the trend will continue upward. Choosing to earn a credential is still the best catapult our communities have to build a prosperous future." ~ Rob Anderson, President of SHEEO
nscresearchcenter.org/enrollment-i...
nscresearchcenter.org/enrollment-i...
Today, we honor veterans and active duty military. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made to help safeguard our freedoms. America’s colleges and universities stand ready to serve you in return - taking your skills to the classroom - to help build the next chapter of your future.
November 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Today, we honor veterans and active duty military. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made to help safeguard our freedoms. America’s colleges and universities stand ready to serve you in return - taking your skills to the classroom - to help build the next chapter of your future.
Earlier this week, states involved in our Rural Talent Lab, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, gathered in North Carolina for a convening focused on expanding accessible, workforce-connected credential pathways in rural communities.
October 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Earlier this week, states involved in our Rural Talent Lab, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, gathered in North Carolina for a convening focused on expanding accessible, workforce-connected credential pathways in rural communities.
Vice President Tom Harnisch joins the West Virginia Board of Governors Summit in Charleston today to discuss how emerging federal policy trends are shaping the future of higher education. Thanks for having us!
October 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Vice President Tom Harnisch joins the West Virginia Board of Governors Summit in Charleston today to discuss how emerging federal policy trends are shaping the future of higher education. Thanks for having us!
With so much going on in the policy world, it’s important to stay on top of all the headlines. Sign up for our Daily Higher Education Policy Update, featuring reports and articles making state and national news. It’s free! https://sheeo.org/about/sheeo-newsletter-signups/
October 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
With so much going on in the policy world, it’s important to stay on top of all the headlines. Sign up for our Daily Higher Education Policy Update, featuring reports and articles making state and national news. It’s free! https://sheeo.org/about/sheeo-newsletter-signups/
Vice President for Government Relations Tom Harnisch is in Mississippi today, speaking on a panel alongside Aaron Thompson and Scott Jenkins about federal policy changes and their impacts on higher ed during the inaugural Ascent to 55% Convening. Thanks for having us!
October 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Vice President for Government Relations Tom Harnisch is in Mississippi today, speaking on a panel alongside Aaron Thompson and Scott Jenkins about federal policy changes and their impacts on higher ed during the inaugural Ascent to 55% Convening. Thanks for having us!
Last week, SHEEO hosted a convening in Phoenix with seven state teams focused on developing a plan to collect basic needs data and use it to inform policy for improved student support. Thank you to our teams - Arizona, California, Georgia, Hawai’i, Kentucky, Minnesota, and New York.
October 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Last week, SHEEO hosted a convening in Phoenix with seven state teams focused on developing a plan to collect basic needs data and use it to inform policy for improved student support. Thank you to our teams - Arizona, California, Georgia, Hawai’i, Kentucky, Minnesota, and New York.
NEW BLOG: In the 2025 legislative session, state lawmakers considered nearly 400 bills related to financial aid for postsecondary education. Read our latest blog post to learn about what bills crossed the finish line: https://ow.ly/t01Z50X5NUU
October 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
NEW BLOG: In the 2025 legislative session, state lawmakers considered nearly 400 bills related to financial aid for postsecondary education. Read our latest blog post to learn about what bills crossed the finish line: https://ow.ly/t01Z50X5NUU
SHEEO President Rob Anderson joined the #WeeklyWisdom broadcast today to share how system leaders can balance state priorities, support campuses, and keep collaboration at the center of student success. Check out the conversation over on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/events/sheeo...
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September 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
SHEEO President Rob Anderson joined the #WeeklyWisdom broadcast today to share how system leaders can balance state priorities, support campuses, and keep collaboration at the center of student success. Check out the conversation over on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/events/sheeo...
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September 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
SHEEO Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff Christina Whitfield is speaking this morning at the North Carolina Community Colleges board meeting about modernizing data systems. Also pictured are Kate Akers from Data Quality Campaign and NC State Board of Community Colleges Chairman Tom Looney.
September 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
SHEEO Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff Christina Whitfield is speaking this morning at the North Carolina Community Colleges board meeting about modernizing data systems. Also pictured are Kate Akers from Data Quality Campaign and NC State Board of Community Colleges Chairman Tom Looney.
💻 NEW PUBLICATION: Explore a descriptive analysis of common trends and differences in university consolidations and absorptions across institution type, year, and U.S. location. Check out the full report at sheeo.org/wp-content/u...
September 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
💻 NEW PUBLICATION: Explore a descriptive analysis of common trends and differences in university consolidations and absorptions across institution type, year, and U.S. location. Check out the full report at sheeo.org/wp-content/u...
JOIN US! 🚨We’re hiring for a Senior Policy Analyst to conduct policy analysis, research, and provide project management on initiatives related to state higher education public policy. Learn more and apply today! sheeo.hiringthing.com/job/953824/s...
September 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
JOIN US! 🚨We’re hiring for a Senior Policy Analyst to conduct policy analysis, research, and provide project management on initiatives related to state higher education public policy. Learn more and apply today! sheeo.hiringthing.com/job/953824/s...
September is National Student Parent Month. Check out this resource from @hcmstrategists.bsky.social written by SHEEO President @roba88.bsky.social on emergency aid and state efforts to support student parents.
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September 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
September is National Student Parent Month. Check out this resource from @hcmstrategists.bsky.social written by SHEEO President @roba88.bsky.social on emergency aid and state efforts to support student parents.
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💻Check out our latest Quarterly Policy Review to learn about work happening across states around health care workforce, academic programs, curriculum, transfer, college access, environmental initiatives, return on investment, etc. sheeo.org/wp-content/u...
September 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
💻Check out our latest Quarterly Policy Review to learn about work happening across states around health care workforce, academic programs, curriculum, transfer, college access, environmental initiatives, return on investment, etc. sheeo.org/wp-content/u...
SHEEO staff @roba88.bsky.social, @tlharnisch.bsky.social, and Sakshee Chawla were on the road today! Thank you to the Ohio Department of Higher Education and Chancellor Mike Duffey for hosting us for a site visit. It was great to hear about all the good work happening for Ohio students!
August 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
SHEEO staff @roba88.bsky.social, @tlharnisch.bsky.social, and Sakshee Chawla were on the road today! Thank you to the Ohio Department of Higher Education and Chancellor Mike Duffey for hosting us for a site visit. It was great to hear about all the good work happening for Ohio students!
We are excited to be endorsing "College: Proud Sponsor of America at its Best,” the nationwide public service initiative championing the value of college in American life. We hope you’ll join us! Learn more: whycollegematters.org
August 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We are excited to be endorsing "College: Proud Sponsor of America at its Best,” the nationwide public service initiative championing the value of college in American life. We hope you’ll join us! Learn more: whycollegematters.org
We're excited to welcome five state teams to the inaugural Rural Talent Lab cohort - Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. With @arrc.bsky.social and @hcmstrategists.bsky.social, we're engaging in middle-skill credential pathway development. More➡️http://bit.ly/3JiCE8j
August 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We're excited to welcome five state teams to the inaugural Rural Talent Lab cohort - Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. With @arrc.bsky.social and @hcmstrategists.bsky.social, we're engaging in middle-skill credential pathway development. More➡️http://bit.ly/3JiCE8j
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At @sheeoed.bsky.social Conference, State Leaders Plot a Way Forward
Despite acknowledging a “radically different policy environment” in D.C., state commissioners and policy staff remain confident in the mission and value of higher ed. bit.ly/4oLqc16
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Despite acknowledging a “radically different policy environment” in D.C., state commissioners and policy staff remain confident in the mission and value of higher ed. bit.ly/4oLqc16
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
August 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
At @sheeoed.bsky.social Conference, State Leaders Plot a Way Forward
Despite acknowledging a “radically different policy environment” in D.C., state commissioners and policy staff remain confident in the mission and value of higher ed. bit.ly/4oLqc16
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Despite acknowledging a “radically different policy environment” in D.C., state commissioners and policy staff remain confident in the mission and value of higher ed. bit.ly/4oLqc16
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
We’re wrapping up another full day - plenary sessions on rebuilding higher ed for economic mobility and centering the rural voice, and dozens of concurrent sessions including presentations on cost-based funding, basic needs data, maximizing financial aid for student parent success, etc. #SHEEO2025
August 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
We’re wrapping up another full day - plenary sessions on rebuilding higher ed for economic mobility and centering the rural voice, and dozens of concurrent sessions including presentations on cost-based funding, basic needs data, maximizing financial aid for student parent success, etc. #SHEEO2025
Our 2025 Higher Education Policy Conference is in full swing! Are you one of 600 attendees here with us? How about the 200+ first time attendees? We’re excited for what the rest of the week holds.
August 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Our 2025 Higher Education Policy Conference is in full swing! Are you one of 600 attendees here with us? How about the 200+ first time attendees? We’re excited for what the rest of the week holds.
We’re in Minneapolis and ready to kick off our 2025 Higher Education Policy Conference! Come by registration for your name badges and this year’s #socksofhighered. See you soon!
August 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
We’re in Minneapolis and ready to kick off our 2025 Higher Education Policy Conference! Come by registration for your name badges and this year’s #socksofhighered. See you soon!