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60x30TX Texas Higher Education Strategic Plan -60x30TX is Texas’s higher education strategic plan aimed at ensuring that by 2030, at least 60% of Texans aged 25–34 will hold a certificate or degree, with goals focused on completion, marketable skills, and student debt.

American Council on Education - ACE, the major coordinating body for all the nation's higher education institutions, seeks to provide leadership and a unifying voice on key higher education issues and to influence public policy through advocacy, research, and program initiatives. 

American Education Research Association - The American Educational Research Association is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results. 

Association of Institutional Research - The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) supports higher education professionals in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of data, and the strategic use of information for effective decision making and planning.  

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching - Founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1905 and chartered in 1906 by an Act of Congress, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching is an independent policy and research center, whose primary activities include research and writing.  

Higher Education Research Institute - The mission of the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) is to inform educational policy and promote institutional improvement through an increased understanding of higher education and its impact on college students. 

Institute for Higher Education Policy - Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) is committed to improving college access and success in higher education for all students - with a special focus on underserved populations - by providing timely research to inform public policy decisions. 

Society for College and University Planning - The Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) is a community of higher education leaders responsible for the integration of planning on their campuses and for the professionals who support them. 

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the eleven U.S. Southern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia) and in Latin America for those institutions of higher education that award associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degrees. 

Southern Regional Education Board - The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works with 16 member states to improve public education, from early childhood through doctoral education. 

Texas Association of Institutional Research - The Texas Association for Institutional Research (TAIR) is the professional organization supporting institutional research, planning, evaluation, and policy analysis in Texas institutions of higher education. TAIR is an affiliated group of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) and the Southern Association for Institutional Research (SAIR). 

Texas Demographic Center - The Texas Demographic Center functions as a focal point for the production, interpretation, and distribution of demographic information for Texas.  

Texas Education Agency - The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. 

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board - The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, created by the Texas Legislature, provides leadership and coordination for the Texas higher education system. THECB resources include: 

Texas Higher Education Accountability System 

Texas Higher Education Accountability System – Measures and Definitions

Texas Higher Education Data 

Texas Public Higher Education Almanac - Available Downloads 

TexShare Library - TexShare is a consortium of Texas libraries joining together to share print and electronic materials, purchase online resources, and combine staff expertise. 

Trellis Company (formerly Texas Student Guaranteed Student Loan)- Trellis Company (formerly Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation) is a nonprofit organization that supports student success by providing college and career planning resources, financial education, and research, as well as managing and servicing student loans.

Texas Workforce Commission-The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is a state agency that oversees and provides workforce development services in Texas, including job matching, unemployment benefits, career development, and labor market information to support employers, job seekers, and communities.

Vital Statistics Unit - The Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit maintains vital records for the state of Texas, including birth and death certificates, marriage applications, and divorce records. 

Chronicle of Higher Education - The Chronicle of Higher Education is a source for news, information, and job postings for college and university faculty members and administrators.  

College Board - The College Board is a not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity through programs and services including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program. 

Data USA- Data USA is a platform that provides visualized, open-access data about the U.S. economy, education, demographics, and more to help users understand and explore national and local trends.

Digest of Education Statistics- The Digest of Education Statistics is an annual compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school.

ERIC - The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) is a digital library of education research, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. 

Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS)- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a system of surveys conducted annually by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) that collects data from all U.S. colleges, universities, and technical and vocational institutions participating in federal student financial aid programs.

National Center for Education Statistics: College Navigator- The National Center for Education Statistics: College Navigator is an online tool that helps users search for and compare U.S. colleges and universities based on criteria like programs, location, tuition, graduation rates, and more.

National Center for Educational Statistics - The National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. NCES is located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences. 

Peterson's - Peterson's provides information to parents and students about colleges and universities, test preparation, and career exploration. Peterson's also has resources for educators and institutions, including survey and data collection services. Peterson's Annual Surveys are sent to thousands of accredited colleges and universities. 

Statistical Atlas - Information from US Census Data is a data visualization tool that presents detailed maps, charts, and graphs using U.S. Census data to explore demographics, economics, housing, and other social statistics across geographic regions.

The Education Trust (graduation rates)- The Education Trust is a nonprofit organization that works to close opportunity gaps in education, providing data and advocacy, such as college graduation rates by race, income, and institution, to promote equity and improve outcomes for all students.

US Census Bureau - The United States Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is overseen by the Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA). The Census Bureau aims to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.