Current Initiatives
Our innovative and evidence-based initiatives put IHEP’s data-driven research into practice. In each of our focus areas, we support national, state, local, and institutional efforts to achieve stronger educational outcomes for today’s students.
current initiatives
NCES Next
A multi-year initiative convening leading national experts from across the higher education community to reimagine and strengthen the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Postsecondary Data for Action Network
A year-long learning community that brings together cross-functional teams of institutional researchers, administrators, faculty, and data professionals to support applied research and policy engagement.
Reimagining College Admissions
Grounded in rigorous analysis and informed by insights from more than 35 higher education experts, our research-to-policy framework offers a roadmap for policymakers, institutional leaders, and researchers to broaden college opportunities for all students.
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