| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 62.18 |
| Liaison | Jesse Carswell |
| Submission Date | Jan. 6, 2025 |
Southern New Hampshire University
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.33 / 2.00 |
Jesse
Carswell Sustainability Data Analyst Sustainability |
Local advocacy
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level:
Regional advocacy
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level:
National advocacy
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level:
Drawing on data and analysis from researchers and practitioners, CHEPP is on a mission to show how centering the needs of today’s learners can help higher education realize its full potential as a pathway to opportunity for everyone.
Working adults, caregivers, veterans – these learners don’t fit the traditional college student profile, but they are the new face of higher education. It’s time to build systems that support and empower them.
CHEPP collaborates with policymakers to develop scalable, sustainable policy solutions from a learner-centered perspective. We also partner with colleges, universities, and research centers to advocate for higher education policy that is both attentive to their needs and mindful of institutional realities.
CHEPP has engaged nationally with the following two examples:
Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Support Competency Based Education Programs - https://www.chepp.org/news/media-release/center-for-higher-education-policy-and-practice-applauds-introduction-of-bipartisan-bill-to-support-competency-based-education-programs/
Instead of Stopping Out, Learners Advocate for Higher Education Systems that Meet Their Needs - https://www.chepp.org/news/from-chepp/instead-of-stopping-out-learners-advocate-for-higher-education-systems-that-meet-their-needs/
From President Marsh Ryerson:
"In late September, Libby May and I joined our colleagues, Jamie Fasteau and Brittany Matthews at our Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice (CHEPP) in Washington, D.C., to meet with leadership at the U.S. Department of Education and New Hampshire U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan.
Over the past year, policy changes and department actions have posed several challenges for SNHU and all of higher education -- a failed FAFSA rollout, new federal compliance requirements, and a simplified student loan repayment plan that is caught up in the federal courts. Because of all of your work centered on supporting our learners, I can address these concerns head-on with federal policymakers while offering SNHU's support and expertise to improve policy and financial aid systems going forward.
In addition to keeping me and our senior leadership team informed about what is happening at the federal level, CHEPP is working with SNHU practitioners to inform both federal policy and the higher education sector on needed improvements to better meet the needs of today's learners. I encourage you to check out chepp.org, where you can find CHEPP’s resources, including two recent papers with policy recommendations on how to better serve learners with disabilities and improve credit transfer, both deeply informed by SNHU's approach. Stay connected with their work in Washington, D.C., by following CHEPP on LinkedIn and X."
International advocacy
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level:
In December, SNHU Vice President of Global Initiatives and Executive Director of the Global Education Movement, Rachael Sears, joined leaders in refugee education at the UNHCR Global Refugee Forum (GRF) and Education Campus in Geneva, Switzerland. The Education Campus, which is held as a linked event to the Forum every four years, invites individuals and organizations to reflect on the progress made in refugee education and to commit to supportive actions over the next four years.
At the Global Refugee Forum Education Campus, Rachael shared learnings from our work to increase refugee access to higher education and to support UNHCR’s goal to increase refugee enrollment in higher education to 15% by 2030. SNHU GEM graduates were also invited to participate in the GRF as featured panelists, experts, and moderators across multi-day events. SNHU GEM graduates Sadiki Bamperineza, Jackson Byiringiro, and Oricia Ngenyibungi were among the learners who stepped into the spotlight at the Global Refugee Forum and Education Campus.
The 2023 Global Refugee Form in Geneva marked a pivotal moment in our collective commitment to addressing the ongoing refugee crisis. Key stakeholders worldwide – including refugees – united to pledge action and collaborate on impactful solutions. The recent Global Refugee Forum showcased the progress made since our last meeting four years ago, emphasizing the importance of refugees taking the lead on shaping decisions. While significant strides have been made, the growing number of 114 million forcibly displaced individuals underscores the urgency for continued collaboration and decisive action.
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