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The Institute for Higher Education Policy is committed to improving access and success for all students by conducting timely research to inform public policy.
Washington, DC
Joined November 2013
We're excited to welcome @GeorgeMasonU to the Postsecondary Data For Action Network! 🚀 Their partnership is key to driving data-informed, transformative #StudentSuccess by addressing unmet need. @johnfdooris
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How can colleges expand access without race-conscious admissions? California’s story spans 30 years and offers lessons for practitioners and policymakers nationwide. Explore our new research:
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Ensuring students from all backgrounds can access valuable postsecondary opportunities is critical to meeting the national imperative for an educated, resilient, and diverse workforce. Black, Latinx,...
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Thrilled to welcome @ACC_HART to the Postsecondary Data For Action Network! 🚀 Their work will be crucial in leveraging data to drive meaningful student success in #HigherEd. @JennaCullinane
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At ICONIQ Frontier, one question guided our conversations: What does it take to build at the frontier of AI? From @DarioAmodei to @drfeifei to @bradlightcap, a clear answer emerged amongst speakers: the most powerful force shaping AI isn’t technical. It’s human. How we lead,
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With IES weakened after major staff and funding cuts, @dcheng20 highlights the urgent need to “make sure that the federal data collections continue to best support students, researchers, institutions, and policymakers.” More from @insidehighered:
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The Education Department recently requested ideas on how to “modernize” the data collection and education research funding agency, and it sought to hire for a few positions.
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We're thrilled to launch the Postsecondary Data for Action Network with @air4data! 🎉 This new network brings together 12 talented teams from 4-year universities, community colleges, & MSIs across the country to use data to drive real #StudentSuccess.
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Recent events highlight a pattern: concerning online behavior often appears before real-world incidents. This isn't political—it's about protecting people and workplaces. Screen for patterns, not just history.
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đź“ŁWe led 50 members and partners of @PostsecData in submitting comments to @usedgov on its proposed redesign of the Institute of Education Sciences (#IES). Read the letter for our detailed recommendations and list of signatories: https://t.co/NjER7TWnVR
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The @usedgov proposed #IPEDS update would add 100+ new questions on college admissions. We led 36 partners of @PostsecData in urging ED to protect data quality with clear guidance, phased rollout, and adequate staffing. Learn more: https://t.co/TeZ7qoWbIx
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#HigherEd brings immense economic benefits to communities.🤝🌎New analysis shows students who attended college generated $73.4 billion in additional annual earnings relative to typical high school graduates, even after accounting for educational costs. https://t.co/hDH6Jl28MI
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📣We’re excited to announce that IHEP’s President @mamie_voight will be speaking at the @ACEducation panel event at @HowardU next Monday, October 6! Register here ➡️ https://t.co/RI00cPape6
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Want to learn more about ethnic studies and the dangers of extremist ideology in K-12 schools? Make sure to subscribe to our biweekly newsletter by clicking the link in our bio.
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The share of Latinas ages 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher has nearly doubled in two decades, from 1 million to 3.5 million Latina degree holders. Learn more from @UCLAlatino: https://t.co/F9J46Ct7Hw
#HispanicHeritageMonth
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Recent cuts to federal grants are pitting communities against one another and forcing colleges to make tough choices, potentially putting students’ college dreams at risk. A troubling trend in higher education. More from @USATODAY:
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The Department of Education plans to reallocate millions to historically Black colleges and tribal schools amid cuts to minority program grants.
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How long does it really take to see a return on a college degree?🎓For most Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education grads, the answer is less than a decade. Learn how @statesystem is using data-driven insights to rebuild public trust in #HigherEd:
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If I were conducting my college search today, I would leverage three of the newly available data points to determine which institutions would best set me up for success after graduation:
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Earlier this week, the Department of Ed released its first tranche of #IPEDS data since the mass staffing cuts by the Trump administration. Â Read @dcheng20's take on the data drop in @insidehighered:
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Experts say they have no reason to mistrust the new data, but aspects of the rollout suggest the Education Department could struggle to maintain quality with fewer resources. The department disputes...
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This #HispanicHeritageMonth, let's highlight CA's Community College B.A. programs! New @UCLAlatino data shows they're boosting Latino #CollegeCompletion: 🎓 64% graduate within 2 yrs, closing the gap with their peers. 💰 Graduates earn $22.6K more/yr. https://t.co/AafyoUkIpV
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This issue brief explores the academic and labor market experiences and outcomes of Latino students and graduates of community college baccalaureate (CCB) programs in California.
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We're thrilled to welcome our new Communications Intern, Dahlia Tarver! Dahlia is a senior at Spelman College and she'll be supporting our social media, media relations, website, and more. Welcome, Dahlia! đź”— Learn more about her experience: https://t.co/hHwSGUKham
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🎓 40 million Americans have some college but no degree. Adult learners face unique barriers, but fostering belonging can boost #CollegeCompletion. Senior Director of Research, Ellie Eckerson Peters, discussed solutions on @insidehighered’s panel. Watch:
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With 40-plus million U.S. adults having some college credit but no credential, targeting adult learner persistence aligns with institutions’ missions and their financial realities.
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NEWđź’ˇCollege Costs Keep Rising. Disaggregated Data Show the Asian American and Hispanic or Latino Students who Face the Greatest Affordability Gaps Learn more from our feature in @insidehighered: https://t.co/sW8LGGSeHV
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When data reflect the full complexity of students’ identities, policymakers can better meet their needs. Our new brief shows how updated federal standards can improve visibility for #multiracial students:
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As multiracial student populations grow, higher ed data systems must evolve. Learn how new federal standards can better reflect students’ racial identities.
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“There’s no single definition of first-generation status and those distinctions affect who gets support & whose experiences show up in the data.” 🎓 IHEP spoke with Dr. Robert Toutkoushian on what #FirstGen really means and policy impacts:
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What does first-generation really mean? There is no single definition. Depending on the criteria used, the percentage of first-generation students can vary from less than one in four to more than...
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