Value Data Collaborative (VDC) Proposals Due January 2

The Value Data Collaborative (VDC) is an innovative initiative that empowers participants to conduct original research, dive into analytics and data infrastructure, collaborate with peers, and drive meaningful changes in higher education policy and practice. The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) is actively seeking proposals from institutions, systems, and state higher education agencies interested in harnessing the power of data to understand and improve postsecondary value. Learn more and apply here. Proposals are due to IHEP by 5:00 pm PT on January 2, 2024.

The VDC empowers institutions, systems, and states to harness the power of data to better understand and improve students’ return on investment in postsecondary education, using the lens of the Postsecondary Value Framework. It is led by the IHEP and the Coleridge Initiative.

Specifically, the VDC offers the following benefits to participants:

1. Data-Driven Insights: Gain access to in-depth and practical research opportunities tailored to participant context and goals.
2. Connect with Experts: The VDC fosters connections with national experts and builds peer networks. Collaborate with like-minded professionals and learn from the best in the field.
3. Impact State and Institutional Policy: Participants will use research findings to inform policies and practices that will enhance postsecondary value for all students.
4. Support and Resources: the VDC offers analytical support, technical assistance, and secure data infrastructure to help you on your journey.
5. Promote Transparency: The VDC is committed to promoting transparency by sharing data visualizations through the Equitable Value Explorer (EVE).

The VDC offers multiple participation tracks to accommodate varying levels of staff resources and capacity and will provide honoraria to support staff engagement in selected tracks. To learn more details about the different participation tracks available, please click here.