# MHEC Generated by Yoast SEO v27.5, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [About](https://mhec.org/about/) - [Home](https://mhec.org/) - [Member States](https://mhec.org/about/member-states/) - [Awards](https://mhec.org/about/awards/) - [Technologies](https://mhec.org/what-we-do/initiatives/technologies/) ## Posts - [MHEC Grant to Support Design of Nebraska System Aligning Higher Ed and Workforce Needs](https://mhec.org/mhec-grant-to-support-design-of-nebraska-system-that-aligns-higher-education-and-workforce-needs/): A multi\-partner collaborative will design a unified, statewide system that aligns learning achievements with workforce needs and connects employers to skilled jobseekers\. - [MHEC June 2026 News](https://mhec.org/mhec-june-2026-news/): This month, MHEC shares a recap of its recent Executive Committee Meeting in Indianapolis, plus news about the College Affordability Summit and more\. - [MHEC May 2026 News](https://mhec.org/mhec-may-2026-news/): Read about MHEC's latest Strategic Impact and Innovation Grants and a new partnership with Gallup, plus access resources from our recent Workforce Pell webinars\. - [Tracking Postsecondary\-to\-Workforce Outcomes Topic of New Research Report](https://mhec.org/mhec-releases-new-research-report-on-tracking-postsecondary-to-workforce-outcomes/): Report examines how states currently track post\-college outcomes and identifies potential opportunities for improvements\. - [MHEC Grant Will Support Comprehensive Economic and Labor Market Analysis in Illinois](https://mhec.org/midwestern-higher-education-compact-grant-will-support-comprehensive-economic-and-labor-market-analysis-in-illinois/): MHEC has awarded Illinois' State Attainment Working Group a Strategic Impact and Innovation Grant to help project Illinois’ workforce needs in 2040\. ## MHEC Staff - [Susan G\. Heegaard](https://mhec.org/staff/susan-g-heegaard/) - [Andrew Larson](https://mhec.org/staff/andrew-larson/) - [John Burczek Dreier](https://mhec.org/person/john-burczek-dreier/) - [Breanne Hegg](https://mhec.org/person/breanne-hegg/) - [Katie Chock](https://mhec.org/person/katie-chock/) ## Commissioners - [Chris Brown](https://mhec.org/states/missouri/) - [Vacancy \- KS Commissioner](https://mhec.org/states/kansas/) - [Vacancy – KS Commissioner](https://mhec.org/states/kansas/) - [Timothy Fitzgibbon](https://mhec.org/states/timothy-fitzgibbon/) - [Christopher Patton](https://mhec.org/states/christopher-patton/) ## Student Health - [UnitedHealthcare Student Resources](https://mhec.org/student_health/unitedhealthcare-student-resources/) - [HealthMarkets](https://mhec.org/student_health/healthmarkets/): HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc\. offers institutions of higher learning an easy avenue for students and their dependents to find health insurance that meets their needs\. ## Technology Contracts - [Lenovo Global](https://mhec.org/what-we-do/contracts/technology/lenovo-global/) - [Oracle](https://mhec.org/what-we-do/contracts/technology/oracle/) - [Dell Technologies](https://mhec.org/what-we-do/contracts/technology/dell-technologies/) - [Presidio](https://mhec.org/what-we-do/contracts/technology/presidio/) - [Precision Task Group, Inc\.](https://mhec.org/what-we-do/contracts/technology/precision-task-group-inc/) ## MHEC Reports - [Tracking Postsecondary\-to\-Workforce Outcomes: An Overview of State Data Systems in the Midwest](https://mhec.org/mhec_reports/tracking-postsecondary-to-workforce-outcomes-an-overview-of-state-data-systems-in-the-midwest/): An exploration of how states currently track post\-college outcomes and the potential opportunities for improving state data capabilities\. - [Graduate Degree Attainment in the Teacher Workforce](https://mhec.org/mhec_reports/graduate-degree-attainment-in-the-teacher-workforce/): A look at national and Midwest state trends in teacher graduate degree attainment with an emphasis on master’s degrees\. - [College Promise Programs in the Midwest: Insights for Higher Education Leaders](https://mhec.org/mhec_reports/college-promise-programs-in-the-midwest-insights-for-higher-education-leaders/): A look at the features that distinguish college promise programs from traditional grant aid programs plus a view of promise programs in the 12 Midwestern states - [Student Loan Interest Rates: A Survey of Federal, State, and Private Programs](https://mhec.org/mhec_reports/student-loan-interest-rates-a-survey-of-federal-state-and-private-programs/): A policy brief examining the changes in federal student loan interest rates over time, the wide variation in interest rates for state\-sponsored student loans, and rates for private loans\. - [The Effect of State Appropriations on College Graduation Rates of Diverse Students](https://mhec.org/mhec_reports/the-effect-of-state-appropriations-on-college-graduation-rates-of-diverse-students/): An examination of whether state funding for higher education are associated with college graduation rates based on freshman cohorts at most public four\-year institutions in the U\.S\. ## Committee Members - [Wendy Caveny](https://mhec.org/committee_members/wendy-caveny/) - [Dave Hunt \(non\-voting member\)](https://mhec.org/committee_members/dave-hunt-non-voting-member/) - [Peter Radcliffe](https://mhec.org/committee_members/peter-radcliffe/) - [Meredith Fergus](https://mhec.org/committee_members/meredith-fergus/) - [Dirk Huggett](https://mhec.org/committee_members/dirk-huggett-2/) ## Events - [2026 Executive Committee Meeting \- Indianapolis](https://mhec.org/event/2026-executive-committee-meeting-indianapolis/) - [College Affordability Summit: FAFSA \& Beyond](https://mhec.org/event/college-affordability-summit/) - [South Dakota – 2026 Strategic and Innovation Grant Dinner](https://mhec.org/event/south-dakota-2026-strategic-and-innovation-grant-dinner/) - [Behind the Work: Uncovering the True Scope of Licensure Compliance Challenges in Higher Education](https://mhec.org/event/behind-the-work/) - [Midwest Workforce Pathways Convening](https://mhec.org/event/midwest-workforce-pathways-convening/) ## Categories - [Contracts](https://mhec.org/category/contracts/) - [Innovation Grants](https://mhec.org/category/innovation-grants/) - [Research](https://mhec.org/category/research/) - [MHEC News](https://mhec.org/category/mhec-news/) - [Critical Issues \& Opportunities](https://mhec.org/category/critical-issues-opportunities/) ## States - [Indiana](https://mhec.org/states/indiana/) - [Iowa Commissioners](https://mhec.org/states/iowa/iowa-alternates/) - [Wisconsin](https://mhec.org/states/wisconsin/) - [Illinois](https://mhec.org/states/illinois/) - [Ohio](https://mhec.org/states/ohio/) ## Technology Contracts Categories - [Professional Services \& Consulting](https://mhec.org/technology_contracts__categories/services-consulting/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://mhec.org/technology_contracts__categories/cloud-solutions/) - [End\-User Devices](https://mhec.org/technology_contracts__categories/end-user-devices/) - [Infrastructure \& Networking](https://mhec.org/technology_contracts__categories/data-networking/) - [Software \& Licensing](https://mhec.org/technology_contracts__categories/software-licensing/) ## MHEC Reports Categories - [Affordability \& Finance](https://mhec.org/policy_research_categories/affordability-and-finance/) - [Data \& Performance](https://mhec.org/policy_research_categories/data-and-performance/) - [Pathways \& Workforce](https://mhec.org/policy_research_categories/pathway-workspace/) - [Readiness \& Success](https://mhec.org/policy_research_categories/readiness-and-success/) ## Committee Member States - [Wisconsin](https://mhec.org/committee_members_states/wisconsin/) - [Minnesota](https://mhec.org/committee_members_states/minnesota/) - [Illinois](https://mhec.org/committee_members_states/illinois/) - [Nebraska](https://mhec.org/committee_members_states/nebraska/) - [North Dakota](https://mhec.org/committee_members_states/north-dakota/) ## Event Categories - [Meeting](https://mhec.org/events/category/meeting/) - [Webinar](https://mhec.org/events/category/webinar/) ## Optional - 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