Wizard the Lizard, a green lizard mascot wearing a black shirt with a green TMCC logo and black and white sneakers, stands in the middle of a group photo. On the left is one person Forum Chair, Dr. Kate Hausbeck-Korgan, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and on the right is Alliance Chair Dr. Jeff Alexander, Vice President of Academic Affairs Truckee Meadows Community College. They are in a conference room and all three are giving a thumbs up.

Look who made a surprise appearance at our Academic Partnerships annual meeting in Reno, Nevada, this week? Wizard the Lizard from @tmccnevada.bsky.social The meeting brings together leaders from higher ed institutions across the West to learn from and inspire each other.

State Approaches to Short-Term Postsecondary Credentials: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Gaps YouTube video by Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

How do different states approach short-term postsecondary credentials? What #policy levers are at work? Learn more as our panel of experts discuss this emerging #HigherEd topic. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpdI...

Link to our paper: www.wiche.edu/resources/st...

Imgae depicts headshots of five panelists for a webinar on April 17, 2025 at 1 p.m. Mountain Time to discuss WICHE's paper on state approaches to short-term credentials. Moderator: Phillip Oliff, Senior Officer, Student Loan Initiative, The Pew Charitable Trusts Panelists: Marina Parr, Director for Workforce System Advancement, Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board Lauren Schoenfeld, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Governor Mark Gordon & Executive Director, Wyoming Innovation Partnership Christina Sedney, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Andrea Sisneros Wichman, Senior Director of Programs, CNM Ingenuity

Join us 4/17 as a panel of experts discuss the findings of our recent paper on state approaches to short-term credentials: www.wiche.edu/events/state... #HigherEd #Credentials #StudentSuccess #StudentAccess #Webinar #Policy

A group photo outside of a conference building with the attendees of the 2025 OERWest Convening in Boise, Idaho.

Thank you, Boise, Idaho! Our OERWest Network Convening is for practitioners, administrators, and policymakers interested in #OpenEducationalResources to come together for networking, peer-to-peer learning, and professional development. Visit www.wiche.edu/oer to learn about our work with #OER.

📊📈🔍Discover how your daily work can enable staff to address some of our society’s most pressing needs by applying to be the Budget Manager for the WICHE Behavioral Health Program (BHP)🧠💭💚🎗️⨾ tinyurl.com/2s4k7by6

#BehavioralHealth #HigherEdJobs #Hiring #JobSearch #Budgeting

Congratulations to WCET's Executive Dir., Dr. Van Davis! He was inducted into the Texas Digital Learning Association Hall of Fame during #TxDLA2025. This honor of Dr. Davis's work w/ #competencybasededucation in TX and #digitallearning in #highereducation is well deserved. tinyurl.com/yckb2nrj

Recording is now available for the WICHE Spotlight webinar on the Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP), the long-running Veterinary Medicine Advisory Council (VMAC), and Colorado Proposition 129 which represents a sea of change in veterinary workforce training. www.wiche.edu/events/wiche...

Post or find your next executive #job in #highed on the WICHE Region Job Board. Roles around the region are posted and institutions are actively hiring to meet the growing needs of students and the upcoming workforce. www.wiche.edu/job-board/

Governor Jared Polis on X: "In Colorado, we are expanding opportunities for Coloradans by investing in what works. This exciting new partnership with @Arnold_Ventures builds on our nation-leading progress to significantly expand access to high-quality education, strengthen our workforce, and create more https://t.co/MRlA5QPBJl" / X In Colorado, we are expanding opportunities for Coloradans by investing in what works. This exciting new partnership with @Arnold_Ventures builds on our nation-leading progress to significantly expand access to high-quality education, strengthen our workforce, and create more https://t.co/MRlA5QPBJl

“By focusing on in-demand careers & addressing attainment gaps, we’ll address state workforce needs & provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their educational & professional goals,” says Dr. Angie Paccione, E.D. for the CO Dept of Higher ED & WICHE commissioner.
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Take part in this WCET study on how institutions are using #ArtificialIntelligence to support governance, operations, instruction, & learning; what policies & guidelines are in place; & what are the ongoing concerns for & benefits to its use. Survey open 3/17-4/7. www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCETAI_25

Join Every Learner Everywhere this Thurs., Mar. 20, to dive into best practices in fostering a #senseofbelonging & #instructionaltransparency. Facilitators will show ways to help #educators consider how they can adapt #pedagogical practices to support every learner. Register today: ow.ly/Ol7m50VgstV

Join this free webinar on March 24, at 2:00 p.m. MDT, to learn more about the Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP), the Veterinary Medicine Advisory Council (VMAC), & Colorado Proposition 129 which represents a sea of change in veterinary workforce training. www.wiche.edu/events/wiche...

Western Academic Leadership Academy This year-long WICHE program prepares senior administrators and faculty of two-year Western U.S. colleges for success as chief academic leaders.

🙋‍♀️Nominations for the 2025 cohort for the Western Academic Leadership Academy are due March 14. A summer seminar July 15-18 will kick off the academy, followed by faculty and cohort meetings designed for aspiring chief academic leaders. www.wiche.edu/collaboratio...

Knocking at the College Door Report from WICHE Outlines the Post-Cliff Student Body - Every Learner Everywhere Knocking at the College Door confirms that the number of high school graduates available for higher education to enroll will peak this year.

A blog post from @everylearner.bsky.social illuminates WICHE analysis via the Knocking at the College Door report which focuses on the impending declines in the number of recent high school graduates. 🎓 www.everylearnereverywhere.org/blog/knockin...

Human-Centered AI: The Key to Effective Next-Gen Courses YouTube video by WCET WICHE

View the recording of the 2/12/25 webcast hosted by WCET & LearningMate that explored how #AI can be used to augment human capabilities & create a future of #education where #technology serves as a tool for empowerment, not a substitute for #humanconnection. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPE8...

Congrats to this WICHE region #HigherEd leader!

Congrats to the two WICHE region schools! #HigherEd

We spot VP Policy Analysis and Research @patlane.bsky.social on this panel discussion at @aceducation.bsky.social. Be sure to follow Pat if you like #Data #EnrollmentTrends #HigherEd #StudentDemographics

Ashley Wenger-Slaba, who serves as Sanford Health’s senior vice president of employee experience, education, and workforce relations, has been appointed as a WICHE commissioner representing South Dakota.

Learn more about her: www.wiche.edu/resources/as...

Join @patlane.bsky.social 2/6 as he joins @edufuturist.bsky.social to talk all things high school graduate data and enrollment trends. Don't miss it, tell your friends. #HigherEd #CollegeAdmissions #CollegesAndUniversities

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Episode 51: Projections and Predictions: Knocking at the College Door In this episode of The EduData Podcast, Timothy and Jamie dive deep into the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education's (WICHE) latest report, Knocking at the College Door.

Yep, it's pronounced "wit-chee." Catch this ep of the EduData podcast @enrollify.bsky.social that dives deep into the data behind our Knocking at the College Door analysis on high school enrollment numbers. #HigherEd www.enrollify.org/episodes/epi...

📚Check out our recent study of the impact of no-cost/low-cost (NCLC) and #OER on student completion and persistence. Students who participated in NCLC courses complete their credential at a higher rate than those who do not participate. www.wiche.edu/resources/no... #HigherEd #StudentSuccess

We welcome Chad Sampson, executive director of the #Arizona Board of Regents, who has recently been appointed as a commissioner to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).
www.wiche.edu/resources/ex...

Join MP-ROTAC and the Amélie Company on 1/22/25 for a workshop on Stigma Awareness. Panelists will examine stigma, what it is, it’s enduring trauma, and effective ways to address and reduce its’ impact. Register today: https://buff.ly/4g2EAfR

#StigmaAwareness #Recovery #RuralCommunities

FY 2024 WICHE Annual Report This report recaps WICHE’s work during fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024) and includes comprehensive details on WICHE units and projects as well as highlights of audited financial…

We’re excited to share WICHE's #AnnualReport, recapping fiscal year 2024. The report covers the progress of WICHE’s units and projects with highlights from audited financial statements. Explore how we've advanced our mission and supported #highereducation across the West:

Bernice Joseph Leadership Award The Alliance invites nominations for the Bernice Joseph Leadership Award, celebrating achievements in advancing educational access.

The Western Alliance of Community College Academic Leaders invites nominations for the 2025 Bernice Joseph Leadership Award, celebrating innovative achievements in advancing #educationalaccess for #studentsuccess. Nominations are due January 23!

Nominate a colleague today:

2025 Academic Partnerships Annual Meeting WICHE Academic Partnerships Bringing together the Western Academic Leadership Forum (Forum) and the Western Alliance of Community College Academic Leaders (Alliance) The  Forum is a membership organiz...

@nacubo.bsky.social is holding a pre-conference workshop for the Academic Partnerships Annual Meeting on 4/23/25 in Reno, Nevada. Learn about collaborative, interdisciplinary planning and budgeting practices to build capacity. #HigherEd #HigherEdFinance

Register today: www.wiche.edu/academic-par...