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
💻 NEW BLOG: Check out insights from our Pursuing Alignment for Student Success (PASS) project: sheeoed.medium.com/903014801a30
This project includes a cohort of @kycpe.bsky.social, @nccommcolleges.bsky.social, @laregents.bsky.social, and the Wyoming Community College Commission.
This project includes a cohort of @kycpe.bsky.social, @nccommcolleges.bsky.social, @laregents.bsky.social, and the Wyoming Community College Commission.
November 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
💻 NEW BLOG: Check out insights from our Pursuing Alignment for Student Success (PASS) project: sheeoed.medium.com/903014801a30
This project includes a cohort of @kycpe.bsky.social, @nccommcolleges.bsky.social, @laregents.bsky.social, and the Wyoming Community College Commission.
This project includes a cohort of @kycpe.bsky.social, @nccommcolleges.bsky.social, @laregents.bsky.social, and the Wyoming Community College Commission.
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.
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!
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.
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/
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 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...
💻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 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!
🚨We are one week away! Will you be joining us in Minneapolis? The #highered landscape is evolving, and states are at the forefront - adapting, innovating, and leading. We can’t wait for you to learn more at this year's Higher Education Policy Conference. bit.ly/policyconfer...
August 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🚨We are one week away! Will you be joining us in Minneapolis? The #highered landscape is evolving, and states are at the forefront - adapting, innovating, and leading. We can’t wait for you to learn more at this year's Higher Education Policy Conference. bit.ly/policyconfer...
🗓️ We’ve recently published a series of six research papers and a synthesis paper that provides a brief overview of each paper, identifies key themes across findings, and concludes with policy implications and recommendations. Check them out here: ow.ly/wxAI50WyjbY
August 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🗓️ We’ve recently published a series of six research papers and a synthesis paper that provides a brief overview of each paper, identifies key themes across findings, and concludes with policy implications and recommendations. Check them out here: ow.ly/wxAI50WyjbY
Join us in just a few weeks for this year’s Higher Education Policy Conference in Minneapolis. Check out keynote speakers and over 50 breakout sessions - bit.ly/policyconfer....
⏰ Register now to secure your spot today!
⏰ Register now to secure your spot today!
July 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Join us in just a few weeks for this year’s Higher Education Policy Conference in Minneapolis. Check out keynote speakers and over 50 breakout sessions - bit.ly/policyconfer....
⏰ Register now to secure your spot today!
⏰ Register now to secure your spot today!
SHEEO also recognized outgoing Executive Committee Board Chair Clayton Christian, Commissioner of Higher Education, the Montana University System. Thank you for your service!
July 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
SHEEO also recognized outgoing Executive Committee Board Chair Clayton Christian, Commissioner of Higher Education, the Montana University System. Thank you for your service!
RELEASE: SHEEO announces 2025 Excellence Award recipients - Dr. Jim Purcell, Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, and Amanda Klafehn, from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Congrats! bit.ly/4lTXA3h
July 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
RELEASE: SHEEO announces 2025 Excellence Award recipients - Dr. Jim Purcell, Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, and Amanda Klafehn, from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Congrats! bit.ly/4lTXA3h
This morning, Associate VP @carrienklein.bsky.social spoke on a panel at the State Financial Aid Research Network Annual Conference about our role in the data space; the scope of state #highereddata; levers and challenges of state data use; and opportunities for state data in uncertain times.
July 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This morning, Associate VP @carrienklein.bsky.social spoke on a panel at the State Financial Aid Research Network Annual Conference about our role in the data space; the scope of state #highereddata; levers and challenges of state data use; and opportunities for state data in uncertain times.
Join us in welcoming Dr. Corey Gheesling! 👏 As our new Associate Vice President, he will focus on building SHEEO's workforce development portfolio to assist state higher ed agencies in their efforts to meet economic & workforce demands. ow.ly/BOq850WmvkH @cgheesling.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Join us in welcoming Dr. Corey Gheesling! 👏 As our new Associate Vice President, he will focus on building SHEEO's workforce development portfolio to assist state higher ed agencies in their efforts to meet economic & workforce demands. ow.ly/BOq850WmvkH @cgheesling.bsky.social
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July 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Stay up-to-date with state and national higher education headlines by signing up for our free daily policy update! You won’t miss a thing as it shows up in your email inbox each weekday before 9 a.m. Subscribe today! sheeo.org/about/sheeo-...