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
📣 Higher education friends! We’re accepting session proposals for our 2026 Higher Education Policy Conference to be held in Chicago this summer. Learn more about the types of proposals we’re seeking, and submit yours before the Feb. 26 deadline: https://bit.ly/PC26Proposals
February 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
📣 Higher education friends! We’re accepting session proposals for our 2026 Higher Education Policy Conference to be held in Chicago this summer. Learn more about the types of proposals we’re seeking, and submit yours before the Feb. 26 deadline: https://bit.ly/PC26Proposals
RELEASE: SHEEO launches national initiative to expand holistic advising for student success. This two-year initiative is designed to strengthen state leadership in building research-based advising systems that support all students. Learn more: https://sheeo.org/holistic-advising-launched/
February 10, 2026 at 3:06 PM
RELEASE: SHEEO launches national initiative to expand holistic advising for student success. This two-year initiative is designed to strengthen state leadership in building research-based advising systems that support all students. Learn more: https://sheeo.org/holistic-advising-launched/
ICYMI: Our Grapevine report shows 33 states reported increases in state support, ranging from 12.1% in Montana to 0.1% in Florida, 17 states and Washington, D.C., reported decreases in state support, ranging from -13.6% in Arizona to -1.6% in North Carolina. https://shef.sheeo.org/grapevine/
February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
ICYMI: Our Grapevine report shows 33 states reported increases in state support, ranging from 12.1% in Montana to 0.1% in Florida, 17 states and Washington, D.C., reported decreases in state support, ranging from -13.6% in Arizona to -1.6% in North Carolina. https://shef.sheeo.org/grapevine/
📣 Spread the word! We’re hiring for a full-time Administrative Coordinator to be based in our Washington, D.C. office. Find job description details and how to apply at https://bit.ly/sheeoadmincoordinator.
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
📣 Spread the word! We’re hiring for a full-time Administrative Coordinator to be based in our Washington, D.C. office. Find job description details and how to apply at https://bit.ly/sheeoadmincoordinator.
📣 RELEASE: New Grapevine Data Shows Softening State Support for Higher Education in FY 2026. State support reached $133.1 billion, a 1.0% increase over FY25 (not adjusted for inflation). Learn more: https://shef.sheeo.org/grapevine/.
February 4, 2026 at 6:08 PM
📣 RELEASE: New Grapevine Data Shows Softening State Support for Higher Education in FY 2026. State support reached $133.1 billion, a 1.0% increase over FY25 (not adjusted for inflation). Learn more: https://shef.sheeo.org/grapevine/.
SHEEO members, Geoffrey Landward @higheredutah.bsky.social, and Raymond Rodrigues, State University of Florida System, are in Washington, D.C. today, testifying before the House Subcommittee on Higher Education & Workforce Development in a hearing about college spending and working family tax cuts.
February 4, 2026 at 3:17 PM
SHEEO members, Geoffrey Landward @higheredutah.bsky.social, and Raymond Rodrigues, State University of Florida System, are in Washington, D.C. today, testifying before the House Subcommittee on Higher Education & Workforce Development in a hearing about college spending and working family tax cuts.
🚧 Heads up - the SHEF.sheeo.org website will be down this afternoon/evening starting at 4 p.m. ET while we make some updates. We apologize for the inconvenience - but look for new data soon!
February 3, 2026 at 3:10 PM
🚧 Heads up - the SHEF.sheeo.org website will be down this afternoon/evening starting at 4 p.m. ET while we make some updates. We apologize for the inconvenience - but look for new data soon!
🚨It’s that time of year – we’re looking to hire two State Policy Interns for the summer! Help us find interested candidates who are motivated, active learners interested in higher education policy, state governance, and policy analysis. Learn more: https://bit.ly/SHEEOintern26
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🚨It’s that time of year – we’re looking to hire two State Policy Interns for the summer! Help us find interested candidates who are motivated, active learners interested in higher education policy, state governance, and policy analysis. Learn more: https://bit.ly/SHEEOintern26
Six states – Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Texas, and Virginia – recently participated in SHEEO’s Noncredit Mobility Academy. Find the NMA overview, state snapshots, and a new blog post at https://postsecondarydata.sheeo.org/noncredit-mobility/
January 30, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Six states – Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Texas, and Virginia – recently participated in SHEEO’s Noncredit Mobility Academy. Find the NMA overview, state snapshots, and a new blog post at https://postsecondarydata.sheeo.org/noncredit-mobility/
📣 Spread the word! We’re hiring for a full-time Administrative Coordinator to be based in our Washington, D.C. office. Find job description details and how to apply at https://bit.ly/sheeoadmincoordinator.
January 30, 2026 at 3:21 PM
📣 Spread the word! We’re hiring for a full-time Administrative Coordinator to be based in our Washington, D.C. office. Find job description details and how to apply at https://bit.ly/sheeoadmincoordinator.
📣 We’re accepting session proposals for our 2026 Higher Education Policy Conference to be held in Chicago this summer. Learn more about the types of proposals we’re seeking, and submit yours before the Feb. 26 deadline: https://bit.ly/PC26Proposals
January 20, 2026 at 7:40 PM
📣 We’re accepting session proposals for our 2026 Higher Education Policy Conference to be held in Chicago this summer. Learn more about the types of proposals we’re seeking, and submit yours before the Feb. 26 deadline: https://bit.ly/PC26Proposals
We’re taking the day to remember and honor the teachings of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. May we strive to make a difference in the spaces where we’re currently planted.
January 19, 2026 at 2:02 PM
We’re taking the day to remember and honor the teachings of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. May we strive to make a difference in the spaces where we’re currently planted.
ICYMI: Economic and workforce development, college affordability, top policy priorities for higher education leaders in 2026. Find out which issues make up the full top 10 list in our latest report: https://ow.ly/9U0c50XVP2T
January 16, 2026 at 3:20 PM
ICYMI: Economic and workforce development, college affordability, top policy priorities for higher education leaders in 2026. Find out which issues make up the full top 10 list in our latest report: https://ow.ly/9U0c50XVP2T
📣 Big News! We’re officially taking session proposals for our 2026 Higher Education Policy Conference. Plan to join us in Chicago this summer! Learn more and submit your proposal before the Feb. 27 deadline: bit.ly/PC26Proposals
January 15, 2026 at 8:25 PM
📣 Big News! We’re officially taking session proposals for our 2026 Higher Education Policy Conference. Plan to join us in Chicago this summer! Learn more and submit your proposal before the Feb. 27 deadline: bit.ly/PC26Proposals
RELEASE: Economic and workforce development, college affordability, top policy priorities for 2026. Find out which issues make the top 10 for higher education leaders in our latest report: https://ow.ly/C65C50XVP2R
January 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
RELEASE: Economic and workforce development, college affordability, top policy priorities for 2026. Find out which issues make the top 10 for higher education leaders in our latest report: https://ow.ly/C65C50XVP2R
Happy New Year from all of us at SHEEO! We’ll be back in the office on Monday, January 5, 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Happy New Year from all of us at SHEEO! We’ll be back in the office on Monday, January 5, 2026.
After a long year of prioritizing students and working to improve higher education in your states, we hope you’ll enjoy some time to celebrate and rest alongside friends and family this holiday season. SHEEO offices will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 2. See you in 2026!
December 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
After a long year of prioritizing students and working to improve higher education in your states, we hope you’ll enjoy some time to celebrate and rest alongside friends and family this holiday season. SHEEO offices will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 2. See you in 2026!
💻 NEW BLOG: Check out our latest blog post to read reflections and takeaways from a recent fall virtual convening jointly organized by SHEEO, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and Middle States Commission on Higher Education. https://ow.ly/zvLe50XL04e
December 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
💻 NEW BLOG: Check out our latest blog post to read reflections and takeaways from a recent fall virtual convening jointly organized by SHEEO, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and Middle States Commission on Higher Education. https://ow.ly/zvLe50XL04e
Check out our latest Quarterly Policy Review to see state highlights about workforce development, teacher workforce, FAFSA completion, academic programs and transfer, return on investment, and more. https://sheeo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Q4.25-Policy-Report.pdf
December 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Check out our latest Quarterly Policy Review to see state highlights about workforce development, teacher workforce, FAFSA completion, academic programs and transfer, return on investment, and more. https://sheeo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Q4.25-Policy-Report.pdf
⏰ REGISTER TODAY! We’re hosting the first in a series of State Higher Education Finance Network webinars tomorrow, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. Eastern. Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/5e8c50XFMn2
December 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
⏰ REGISTER TODAY! We’re hosting the first in a series of State Higher Education Finance Network webinars tomorrow, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. Eastern. Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/5e8c50XFMn2
Vice President for Government Relations Tom Harnisch is in the Midwest today, presenting to Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education and during the joint board meeting between higher education and the state’s K-12 Board of Education.
December 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Vice President for Government Relations Tom Harnisch is in the Midwest today, presenting to Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education and during the joint board meeting between higher education and the state’s K-12 Board of Education.
RELEASE: Join us in welcoming our new Senior Policy Analyst, Stephen Mayfield. Dr. Mayfield joined SHEEO earlier this week and will focus his work on state postsecondary data systems. Welcome to the team! https://sheeo.org/sheeo-welcomes-mayfield/
December 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
RELEASE: Join us in welcoming our new Senior Policy Analyst, Stephen Mayfield. Dr. Mayfield joined SHEEO earlier this week and will focus his work on state postsecondary data systems. Welcome to the team! https://sheeo.org/sheeo-welcomes-mayfield/
SHEEO President Rob Anderson and Vice President for Academic Affairs @jlanehighered.bsky.social are visiting with staff and leadership from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education today. It has been great hearing all about the work happening across South Carolina to support students!
December 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
SHEEO President Rob Anderson and Vice President for Academic Affairs @jlanehighered.bsky.social are visiting with staff and leadership from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education today. It has been great hearing all about the work happening across South Carolina to support students!
We’re going into this holiday season with grateful hearts for all you’re doing to help support students on their paths through postsecondary education. SHEEO offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 27-28.
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We’re going into this holiday season with grateful hearts for all you’re doing to help support students on their paths through postsecondary education. SHEEO offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 27-28.
SHEEO President Rob Anderson, Vice President for Academic Affairs John Lane, and Associate Vice President Corey Gheesling were in Illinois yesterday for a site visit with the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Thanks for sharing all the great work happening to help students in your state!
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
SHEEO President Rob Anderson, Vice President for Academic Affairs John Lane, and Associate Vice President Corey Gheesling were in Illinois yesterday for a site visit with the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Thanks for sharing all the great work happening to help students in your state!