Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice
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On a mission to center learners in the future of higher education.
The financial pressures of #BasicNeeds insecurity force too many of #TodaysLearners to reduce coursework or leave college before earning a degree. Better federal policies can change this.
Read our latest blog to learn how: www.chepp.org/news/from-ch...
Read our latest blog to learn how: www.chepp.org/news/from-ch...
Addressing the Rising Cost of Learners’ Basic Needs
As higher costs of food, housing, and healthcare put college out of reach, new federal policy solutions can help learners stay in school and support themselves.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
The financial pressures of #BasicNeeds insecurity force too many of #TodaysLearners to reduce coursework or leave college before earning a degree. Better federal policies can change this.
Read our latest blog to learn how: www.chepp.org/news/from-ch...
Read our latest blog to learn how: www.chepp.org/news/from-ch...
With costs of living on the rise, #TodaysLearners are forced to choose between meeting basic needs and their education.
Stronger federal policies can change that.
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Stronger federal policies can change that.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
With costs of living on the rise, #TodaysLearners are forced to choose between meeting basic needs and their education.
Stronger federal policies can change that.
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Stronger federal policies can change that.
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2025 brought major changes to #HigherEd, and CHEPP stayed focused on #TodaysLearners every step of the way. Check out our #YearInReview newsletter for highlights on new initiatives, research, and partnerships—and a preview of our plans for 2026!
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CHEPP Takes: Progress, Policy, and Possibility: CHEPP’s Year in Review
In 2025, learners, institutions, and the entire higher education landscape faced rapid change.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
2025 brought major changes to #HigherEd, and CHEPP stayed focused on #TodaysLearners every step of the way. Check out our #YearInReview newsletter for highlights on new initiatives, research, and partnerships—and a preview of our plans for 2026!
www.chepp.org/news/newslet...
www.chepp.org/news/newslet...
Nearly 3 in 5 of #TodaysLearners face basic needs insecurity. As an estimated nearly 1 million college students face losing #ACA subsidies, @snhupresident.bsky.social’s call for better supports for #TodaysLearners is more urgent than ever. Read her op-ed: www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/19/m...
N.H. students are struggling. Together, we can help support them. - The Boston Globe
Finding lasting solutions to hunger and housing insecurity is the key to giving our learners the opportunity to succeed in higher education, says SNHU president.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Nearly 3 in 5 of #TodaysLearners face basic needs insecurity. As an estimated nearly 1 million college students face losing #ACA subsidies, @snhupresident.bsky.social’s call for better supports for #TodaysLearners is more urgent than ever. Read her op-ed: www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/19/m...
Policy Update: Senators Hassan & Young reintroduced the Fast Track To and Through College Act to expand access to early college programs. CHEPP is proud to support this bill that puts #TodaysLearners first.
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Senator Hassan Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Red... | U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the bipartisan...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Policy Update: Senators Hassan & Young reintroduced the Fast Track To and Through College Act to expand access to early college programs. CHEPP is proud to support this bill that puts #TodaysLearners first.
www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-r...
www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-r...
It’s been a big year for CHEPP! From connecting learners with policymakers to publishing research and advancing accessibility, we’ve worked with amazing partners to make sure #HigherEd meets the needs of #TodaysLearners. Catch our 2025 highlights: www.linkedin.com/pulse/year-p...
December 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It’s been a big year for CHEPP! From connecting learners with policymakers to publishing research and advancing accessibility, we’ve worked with amazing partners to make sure #HigherEd meets the needs of #TodaysLearners. Catch our 2025 highlights: www.linkedin.com/pulse/year-p...
#CurrentlyReading: @insidehighered.com on how emergency aid supports persistence for #TodaysLearners – citing CHEPP data on how funds for housing, transport, & essentials boosted persistence during the pandemic. #HigherEd must step in to help them succeed.
Student Success | Increasing Awareness and Access to Emergency Aid
Few college students have ever accessed emergency aid. How can colleges and universities bridge this gap to promote persistence? https://bit.ly/3Kk0hhv
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Few college students have ever accessed emergency aid. How can colleges and universities bridge this gap to promote persistence? https://bit.ly/3Kk0hhv
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
December 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#CurrentlyReading: @insidehighered.com on how emergency aid supports persistence for #TodaysLearners – citing CHEPP data on how funds for housing, transport, & essentials boosted persistence during the pandemic. #HigherEd must step in to help them succeed.
“I’ve been working on this for 25 years. I’ve dreamed about this moment. I’m finally here.”
Bobby, a former Marine and @snhu.edu grad, worked hard to balance service, family, and school to earn his degree—and now he’s setting his sights on an MBA. Read more: www.snhu.edu/about-us/new...
Bobby, a former Marine and @snhu.edu grad, worked hard to balance service, family, and school to earn his degree—and now he’s setting his sights on an MBA. Read more: www.snhu.edu/about-us/new...
SNHU Spotlight: Bobby Stigall, BS in Operations Management Grad
Bobby Stigall earned a BS in Operations Management with a concentration in Project Management at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU).
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December 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
“I’ve been working on this for 25 years. I’ve dreamed about this moment. I’m finally here.”
Bobby, a former Marine and @snhu.edu grad, worked hard to balance service, family, and school to earn his degree—and now he’s setting his sights on an MBA. Read more: www.snhu.edu/about-us/new...
Bobby, a former Marine and @snhu.edu grad, worked hard to balance service, family, and school to earn his degree—and now he’s setting his sights on an MBA. Read more: www.snhu.edu/about-us/new...
For military-connected learners, finding the right college isn’t always easy. #OutNow from @insidehighered.com: A clear look at how #HigherEd can support military learners’ success – featuring research from CHEPP and Today's Students Coalition's new report.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
For military-connected learners, finding the right college isn’t always easy. #OutNow from @insidehighered.com: A clear look at how #HigherEd can support military learners’ success – featuring research from CHEPP and Today's Students Coalition's new report.
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Read more: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
Today on International Day of People with Disabilities Day #IDPD, we remain committed to building an accessible #HigherEd system for all learners.
Learn more about our policy recommendations to support learners with disabilities here: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
Learn more about our policy recommendations to support learners with disabilities here: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Today on International Day of People with Disabilities Day #IDPD, we remain committed to building an accessible #HigherEd system for all learners.
Learn more about our policy recommendations to support learners with disabilities here: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
Learn more about our policy recommendations to support learners with disabilities here: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
Don’t miss the highlights from our event at @SNHU earlier this month elevating the unique barriers military-connected learners face and the practices #HigherEd can use to support them.
Read the recap here: www.chepp.org/news/from-ch...
Read the recap here: www.chepp.org/news/from-ch...
Celebrating Service and Academic Success
On November 7, we were on Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)’s Manchester, NH campus with President Lisa Marsh Ryerson for an event honoring military-connected learners
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November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Don’t miss the highlights from our event at @SNHU earlier this month elevating the unique barriers military-connected learners face and the practices #HigherEd can use to support them.
Read the recap here: www.chepp.org/news/from-ch...
Read the recap here: www.chepp.org/news/from-ch...
Reflecting on what a great day we had on Friday celebrating military-connected learners on @snhu.edu's Manchester, NH campus! Thank you to the incredible learners, faculty, staff, and other community members who joined us to share their experiences and learn from each other.
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Reflecting on what a great day we had on Friday celebrating military-connected learners on @snhu.edu's Manchester, NH campus! Thank you to the incredible learners, faculty, staff, and other community members who joined us to share their experiences and learn from each other.
On the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month #NDEAM we recognize the talent & value of disabled workers. Career success starts in education - an area of focus for the Coalition on Accessibility in Higher Ed. www.linkedin.com/company/high...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
On the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month #NDEAM we recognize the talent & value of disabled workers. Career success starts in education - an area of focus for the Coalition on Accessibility in Higher Ed. www.linkedin.com/company/high...
Millions of #TodaysLearners have some college, but no degree or credential. Learners like Jessica Varkevisser are benefitting from reverse transfer programs that award associate degrees for credits already earned, helping learners re-enroll and succeed. Read more:
Giving Credit Where It’s Overdue
Reverse transfer—the practice of awarding associate degrees for credit previously earned— is beneficial for colleges, state workforces and the vast “some college, no credit” population. Why do so few students opt in? https://bit.ly/4o6ab58
#EDUSky #AcademicSky
Reverse transfer—the practice of awarding associate degrees for credit previously earned— is beneficial for colleges, state workforces and the vast “some college, no credit” population. Why do so few students opt in? https://bit.ly/4o6ab58
#EDUSky #AcademicSky
October 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Millions of #TodaysLearners have some college, but no degree or credential. Learners like Jessica Varkevisser are benefitting from reverse transfer programs that award associate degrees for credits already earned, helping learners re-enroll and succeed. Read more:
#DYK nearly 2 in 5 college students transfer before earning their degree? This #TransferStudentWeek, let’s focus on building #TransferCredit systems that support every learner – through streamlined credit policies at the college and federal level. www.chepp.org/share/853/tw...
A Broken College Credit Transfer System and Policy Repairs
Nearly 2 in 5 students transfer between colleges before completing a degree. But, this is a costly decision. Forty-three percent of transfer credits are lost on average and one in seven students lose ...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
#DYK nearly 2 in 5 college students transfer before earning their degree? This #TransferStudentWeek, let’s focus on building #TransferCredit systems that support every learner – through streamlined credit policies at the college and federal level. www.chepp.org/share/853/tw...
For #WorldStudentsDay, we’re celebrating learners like Jeff Mendez, who earned his degree while working as a flight attendant. CHEPP’s latest fact sheet shows how #HigherEd can meet learners where they are: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
October 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
For #WorldStudentsDay, we’re celebrating learners like Jeff Mendez, who earned his degree while working as a flight attendant. CHEPP’s latest fact sheet shows how #HigherEd can meet learners where they are: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
#HigherEd should work for the people it serves.
Our new fact sheet shows how CHEPP’s learner-centered design framework can help more of #TodaysLeaners enroll, graduate, and access opportunities.
Get more fast facts here: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
Our new fact sheet shows how CHEPP’s learner-centered design framework can help more of #TodaysLeaners enroll, graduate, and access opportunities.
Get more fast facts here: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
October 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#HigherEd should work for the people it serves.
Our new fact sheet shows how CHEPP’s learner-centered design framework can help more of #TodaysLeaners enroll, graduate, and access opportunities.
Get more fast facts here: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
Our new fact sheet shows how CHEPP’s learner-centered design framework can help more of #TodaysLeaners enroll, graduate, and access opportunities.
Get more fast facts here: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
A new academic year means new updates from CHEPP. Check out our latest newsletter for policy updates, new research on career connectivity for #TodaysLearners, and info about what we’re reading, watching, and listening to. Read more: www.chepp.org/news/newslet...
September 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A new academic year means new updates from CHEPP. Check out our latest newsletter for policy updates, new research on career connectivity for #TodaysLearners, and info about what we’re reading, watching, and listening to. Read more: www.chepp.org/news/newslet...
On the last day of National #StudentParent Month, we’re celebrating the 1 in 5 #HigherEd parenting students. When colleges meet their needs, student parents can succeed and build better lives for their families. Shout out to @snhu.edu grads & parents Michael & Taria Richards!
September 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
On the last day of National #StudentParent Month, we’re celebrating the 1 in 5 #HigherEd parenting students. When colleges meet their needs, student parents can succeed and build better lives for their families. Shout out to @snhu.edu grads & parents Michael & Taria Richards!
It was great to hear from 4 parenting students today who are also veterans. They are succeeding through their resilience but there is so much more #highered systems can do to support them. Thank you Today's Student Coalition
for hosting these students to share their stories with Congress.
for hosting these students to share their stories with Congress.
September 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
It was great to hear from 4 parenting students today who are also veterans. They are succeeding through their resilience but there is so much more #highered systems can do to support them. Thank you Today's Student Coalition
for hosting these students to share their stories with Congress.
for hosting these students to share their stories with Congress.
Today is National Workforce Development Day and to celebrate we're recognizing programs that connect learners to career opportunities. Our latest report highlights how programs can connect #TodaysLearners to on-the-job opportunities. Read more: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
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September 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Today is National Workforce Development Day and to celebrate we're recognizing programs that connect learners to career opportunities. Our latest report highlights how programs can connect #TodaysLearners to on-the-job opportunities. Read more: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
CHECK-OUT @georgetowncew.bsky.social's new report on how the US is falling behind on how many college graduates will be entering the labor force.
CHEPP is committed to sharing practices and policies that increase college access, completion, and support career alignment.
CHEPP is committed to sharing practices and policies that increase college access, completion, and support career alignment.
The US is facing a skills shortage crisis in critical occupations. From 2024 through 2032, 18.4M experienced workers w/ postsecondary education are expected to retire, while only 13.8M younger workers w/ equivalent education will enter the labor market. bit.ly/4oHclst
#AcademicSky #Skills #Economy
#AcademicSky #Skills #Economy
Falling Behind: How Skills Shortages Threaten Future Jobs - CEW Georgetown
The report explores the causes and magnitude of anticipated skills shortages through at least 2032. It also examines potential strategies to address impending skills shortages and mitigate their econo...
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September 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
CHECK-OUT @georgetowncew.bsky.social's new report on how the US is falling behind on how many college graduates will be entering the labor force.
CHEPP is committed to sharing practices and policies that increase college access, completion, and support career alignment.
CHEPP is committed to sharing practices and policies that increase college access, completion, and support career alignment.
#HigherEd can do more than teach #TodaysLearners—it should help students build careers. @aceducation.bsky.social ducation featured our CHEPP paper on how career-connected programs can support student success and build a stronger workforce. Read the blog here: www.higheredtoday.org/2025/08/18/i...
From Non-Traditional Learners to the New Traditional Learners: Investing in America’s Future Workforce - Higher Education Today
A new report calls on colleges to redesign career services for today’s “new traditional learners”—adult, working, and online students—by integrating workforce-aligned curricula and more accessible wor...
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September 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
#HigherEd can do more than teach #TodaysLearners—it should help students build careers. @aceducation.bsky.social ducation featured our CHEPP paper on how career-connected programs can support student success and build a stronger workforce. Read the blog here: www.higheredtoday.org/2025/08/18/i...
Meet Elijah, a recent @snhu.edu graduate who attended through Duet in Boston, MA. His story shows what’s possible when #HigherEd meets the needs of #TodaysLearners. Read how Elijah went from some college, no credential to a career in public service.
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www.chepp.org/news/finding...
September 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Meet Elijah, a recent @snhu.edu graduate who attended through Duet in Boston, MA. His story shows what’s possible when #HigherEd meets the needs of #TodaysLearners. Read how Elijah went from some college, no credential to a career in public service.
www.chepp.org/news/finding...
www.chepp.org/news/finding...
Fixing #HigherEd’s broken #TransferCredit system means fewer lost credits, higher retention rates, and better graduation outcomes. Our fact sheet has federal policy recommendations that can help make this possible: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...
September 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Fixing #HigherEd’s broken #TransferCredit system means fewer lost credits, higher retention rates, and better graduation outcomes. Our fact sheet has federal policy recommendations that can help make this possible: www.chepp.org/wp-content/u...