New Report: Privacy and Security in State Postsecondary Data Systems

Annahita Jimmerson
July 13, 2021

State postsecondary data systems contain a wealth of information—including detailed records about individuals—that allow states to analyze and improve their postsecondary education systems. The entities that maintain these systems operate…

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New Data from SHEEO Strong Foundations 2020 Survey Shows Growth of State Postsecondary Data Systems Over 10 Years

Annahita Jimmerson
February 10, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Since 2010, the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) has conducted a survey of state postsecondary data systems, called Strong Foundations, to better understand the landscape…

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Supporting a System-Wide Student Success Agenda

Annahita Jimmerson
November 12, 2019

The University System of Georgia (USG), in an effort to raise statewide degree attainment to 60% by 2025, has launched an ambitious set of system-led student success projects. This work…

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Making a Case for Using Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) Ranges in State Data Systems

Annahita Jimmerson
October 29, 2019

College affordability through the implementation of various financial aid programs has been the goal of not only the federal government, but also of state governments, numerous philanthropic organizations, and many…

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Is college affordable, and for whom?

Annahita Jimmerson
October 15, 2019

The state of Minnesota invests heavily in higher education, both through our appropriations for need-based aid, and financial support for our public colleges and universities. Despite these investments, no good…

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Ohio’s FAFSA Completion Initiative

Annahita Jimmerson
October 1, 2019

In 2014, President Obama announced the launch of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Initiative to help states, districts, and schools give students the support they need…

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Making Sense of Federal Financial Aid Data Use Policy for Research and Evaluation: Visioning a State Role

Annahita Jimmerson
September 23, 2019

Institutions of higher education continue to enhance their capacity to develop and evaluate strategies for promoting college access and success. Recent studies from Texas and the University of Michigan are…

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OECD/WSAC Project on the Labor Market Relevance and Outcomes of Higher Education

Annahita Jimmerson
September 4, 2019

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is currently conducting a multinational study with the primary goals of (1) assessing the performance of higher education systems in developing graduates…

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States Represented at Communities of Practice Convenings

Annahita Jimmerson
August 14, 2019

SHEEO’s Communities of Practice project is focused on increasing the capacity and utilization of state postsecondary data systems and providing a forum for states to work on solutions to common…

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Finding and Using Student Loan Data

Annahita Jimmerson
June 12, 2019

This blog post outlines several data sources researchers and policy analysts can use to study student loan debt. It covers many of the standard sources to introduce readers who may…

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The State of State Postsecondary Data Systems Strong Foundations 2018

Annahita Jimmerson
April 16, 2019

Since 2010, the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) has periodically administered the Strong Foundations survey, which documents the content, structure, and effective use of state postsecondary student unit…

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Florida’s Rise to 55 Initiative: Engaging State, Regional, and Local Communities in Discussions of Educational Attainment

Dustin Weeden
January 30, 2019

America faces an urgent and growing need for talent, specifically among adults 25 to 64 with postsecondary degrees or credentials qualified to fill high-wage, high-skill job openings anticipated by 2025….

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