Request for Proposals: Join the Value Data Collaborative
Are you passionate about improving postsecondary value for students through data-driven insights? The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) and the Coleridge Initiative invite you to be a part of the Value Data Collaborative (VDC). We are seeking proposals from state higher education agencies, institutions, and multi-campus systems interested in harnessing the power of data to better understand and improve postsecondary value.
What is the Value Data Collaborative?
The VDC is an exciting initiative that empowers participants to conduct original research, dive into analytics and data infrastructure, collaborate with peers, and drive meaningful changes in policy and practice. The initiative furthers the field’s understanding of return on investment in higher education through the lens of the Postsecondary Value Framework. Here’s what you can expect from the VDC:
- Customized Research for Action: VDC participants will develop and execute research projects on postsecondary value, tailored to their unique focus areas and goals. By doing so, they will gain practical insights specific to their state or institution.
- Influencing Policy and Practice: Armed with a deeper understanding of student outcomes, participants will use their findings to inform policies and practices, thereby enhancing postsecondary value.
- Enhancing Transparency: The VDC creates an opportunity to use confidential student-level data to explore the full spectrum of postsecondary value, including opportunities to publish aggregate data and share key findings with the field.
- Community of Practice: Participants will engage with a vibrant Community of Practice, connecting with experts and building valuable peer networks across states and institutions. This collaboration will strengthen participants’ capacity to drive related initiatives in the future.
Key Support and Resources
All participants will receive analytic support and technical assistance from IHEP, the Coleridge Initiative, and Westat. The Coleridge Initiative will also provide a secure cloud-based platform and data infrastructure to facilitate data analysis using student-level data, called the Administrative Data Research Facility (ADRF). Through this secure platform, participants will grant a limited number of core project staff access to deidentified student data to support a customized Applied Data Analytics training. Those interested in participating in the training without sharing data will have an opportunity to apply at a later date.
Join the Value Data Collaborative and become a catalyst for positive change in postsecondary education. Your insights can shape the future and create a more valuable educational experience for all students.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real impact. Apply now to join the Value Data Collaborative and drive change through data! Read the full description and request for proposals.
Application Deadline
Proposals are due to IHEP by June 20, 2025. Please reach out to Daniella Paradise (dparadise@ihep.org) with questions about this call for applications or to submit a proposal.
