MHEC brings together 12 member states to advance innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness in postsecondary education. MHEC’s contracts and programs save colleges, universities, and students in its member states valuable time and millions of dollars annually. MHEC also convenes regional leaders, leveraging their knowledge and expertise to generate collaborative solutions to challenges and opportunities in higher education.
MHEC’s cooperative contracts save its member states millions of dollars each year.
MHEC’s applied research advances student success, workforce readiness, and college accessibility and affordability.
MHEC’s programs respond to challenges that require interstate cooperation.
MHEC convenes regional leaders to address emerging topics in postsecondary education.
MHEC works with higher education system leaders, state policymakers, legislators,
and institutional leaders to strengthen postsecondary education.
MHEC is comprised of 12 member states from the Midwestern region of the U.S.
Colleges and universities benefit in many ways from MHEC's contracts, research, programs, and initiatives.
Through MHEC’s student reciprocity agreements, students and families in the Midwest save millions of dollars annually.
October 21, 2025
One of the most pressing barriers to dual enrollment access, enrollment, and attainment is the patchwork…
October 28, 2025
MHEC's Technologies Community warmly invites all representatives from public and private (not-for-profit) institutions across the Midwest…
November 5, 2025
Held in Cleveland, Ohio. More information coming soon.
November 20, 2025
Our monthly Technologies Community Coffee Chat will feature a presentation conducted by Angela Neria, Pittsburg State…
This competitively sourced contract provides MHEC’s 12 member states with access to expert guidance and services that advance enterprise resource planning (ERP) modernization.
He will oversee policy and research in support of the organization’s strategic priorities, as well as lead development of MHEC’s research agenda and data strategy.
MHEC shares new research on changes in higher ed funding per student in the Midwest, information on how MHEC can help institutions navigate tariffs, inflation, and supply chain pressures, and more news.
