HCM Strategists

04/29/2024

We're for a director of state policy & finance! If you're passionate about policy and the financial levers that can create systems change for better student outcomes then apply here NOW: https://hcmstrategistsllc.applytojob.com/apply/unbUQMRbLF/Director-State-Policy-And-Finance

Apply to Director, State Policy and Finance at HCM Strategists in Remote.

11/16/2023

After 15 years of dedicated service, our beloved founding partner, Terrell Halaska Dunn, is stepping down as managing partner at HCM Strategists. Read her letter: https://hcmstrategists.com/news-updates/a-fond-farewell-a-letter-from-terrell

11/16/2023

This year marks our 15th anniversary as a firm and we're celebrating with some big news and commemorating our major milestones. Find out more: https://hcmstrategists.com/15-years

09/12/2023

We're thrilled to welcome Jonathan Herrera to our K-12 policy team as our fall Fellow! Currently an M.S.Ed candidate in education policy at the University of Pennsylvania, Jonathan brings to HCM an extensive background in public policy and civic engagement work. Among other things, he'll work on client projects related to pandemic learning loss and recovery research, HQIM, and parent engagement initiatives in schools. Get to know Jonathan: https://hcmstrategists.com/news-updates/hcm-welcomes-k-12-fellow

08/23/2023

🎙 LISTEN NOW! Today on the Career Education Colleges and Universities podcast: Our managing director Martha Snyder joins host Jason Altmire, DBA for his 40th episode to discuss the history and evolution of state funding for community colleges in relation to student outcomes and accountability. Full episode at: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ecf8e170

07/12/2023

Uncovering the mystery behind on ? Our latest report is the first-ever comprehensive analysis of state investments in short-term credential pathways totaling an estimated $3.81 billion! With 59 programs in 28 states--and growing-- check it out:

The first of its kind typology and policy landscape analysis of short-term credentials programs by Stephanie M. Murphy, Ph.D.

07/11/2023

We think it's important to celebrate the lighter side of our work! As a work-from-home organization, today we're celebrating , and showcasing the beloved pet companions that make our team's work/life balance a little sweeter!

06/29/2023

Despite today's SCOTUS ruling, we remain committed to helping policymakers and institutional leaders ensure higher education is more accessible and equitable for all students, and stand ready to support leaders to boldly tackle our nation’s historical and educational inequities with every available policy lever.

June 29, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that higher education institutions can no longer consider race as a determining factor in admissions decisions by postsecondary institutions (also known as affirmative action). Affirmative action has long been used by many colleges and universities

06/26/2023

On our blog: Our director of state policy and research examines the latest state legislation in support of short-term credentials with looks at what's happening in Colorado, Texas, Minnesota and New York:

In her latest blog, our director of state policy and research examines the latest state legislation for funding of short-term credential pathways.

06/22/2023

In cataloging the first-ever analysis of state investments in short-term credentials, we considered several key benchmarks, including:
• Whether and how states clearly define short-term credentials to help establish a consistent
understanding of these programs;
• Whether policies are equity-centered in design and delivery, ensuring that diverse populations have equal access to these valuable learning opportunities;
• Revenue sources and sustainability to understand how states allocate funds and maintain ongoing support; and
• Whether states commit to an assurance of value or quality, demonstrating a dedication to providing
impactful, high-quality programs to learners.

What we found were 59 programs in 28 states with almost $4 billion in funding.

Twenty eight states have invested in short-term credentials with a focus on their ability to boost employment and local economies, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis.

06/21/2023

States have invested at least $3.81 billion in short-term credential pathways, but despite the rapid proliferation in funding and growing demand among students, institutions, and employers little is known about these investments without any systematic cataloging or analysis of the quality of these programs and investments. HCM created the first comprehensive classification system of direct, sustained state funding for short-term credential programs with a a particular focus on quality and equity. Read our full report and access the dataset here: https://hcmstrategists.com/resources/a-typology-and-policy-landscape-analysis-of-state-investments-in-short-term-credential-pathways