Committed to improving college access and success in higher education for all students, with a special focus on underserved populations

Initiative

Postsecondary Data Collaborative (PostsecData)

Through the PostsecData Collaborative, IHEP is leading efforts to improve postsecondary education data quality and use. For example, in May 2016, IHEP collaborated with partners to publish 11 policy papers on Envisioning the National Postsecondary Infrastructure in the 21st Century – the largest effort to date aimed at improving national postsecondary data systems. Explore the policy recommendations here.

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News & Commentaries

Jan 14, 2021

"It's Not Whether. It's How. A Diverse Array of Institutional Stakeholder Weigh In to Ensure a Smooth Implementation of a Student-Level Data Network"

Dec 21, 2020

IHEP Applauds Congressional Support for Quality Higher Education Opportunities for People who are Incarcerated through Restoration of Pell Eligibility in Year-End Omnibus Package

Dec 21, 2020

IHEP and 13 Members and Partners of PostsecData Thank the Department of Education for Incorporating Internet Connectivity and Technology Access Questions to the Beginning Postsecondary Students Survey Collection

Dec 10, 2020

IHEP and 128 Organizations Call on Congress to Include the College Transparency Act in a Year-End Agreement

Policy Priorities

Affordability & Need-Based Aid

Need-based aid does more than make college more affordable - it makes college possible.

Data & Transparency

Strong use of data promotes strong student outcomes.

Degree Completion

To close equity gaps, students must cross the degree completion finish line.

Higher Education for Students Impacted by the Criminal Justice System

The criminal justice system is filled with potential students who stand to benefit the most from high-quality postsecondary education.

Innovative Strategies to Close Postsecondary Attainment Gaps: Advocating for Change During Times of Crisis

In the face of major threats, most people have one of three responses: fight; flight; or freeze. As the United States navigates severe crises in 2020, a fourth option has emerged: collaborate. Advocating for Change During Times of Crisis shares how Mobile Areas Education Foundation (MAEF) actively advocated to ensure none in the region’s most marginalized communities were left behind in the rapid shift to online higher education in March 2020 as a result of the global health crisis.

Supporting Success: The Higher Education in Prison Key Performance Indicator Framework

Recognizing the transformative potential of higher education for individuals involved in our justice system, the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) with an advisory council of experienced higher education in prison (HEP) practitioners, data experts, and dedicated advocates, with input from students who are incarcerated, developed guidance to properly identify and benchmark quality higher education in prison (HEP