Introducing HCM’s newest policy series exploring a state policy agenda for scaling evidence-based student success practices.

Martha Snyder will co-author the second edition of Higher Education Finance Research: Policy, Politics and Practice alongside first edition author Christopher Mullin.

The Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC), SHEEO and HCM Strategists announce five states as inaugural cohort for the Rural Talent Development and Attraction Lab (Rural Talent Lab).

The release of the fourth policy paper in the ongoing partnership between HCM and CHEPP.

This is the second brief in HCM’s new policy series examining pressing issues in state funding formulas and their impact on value, adequacy, and equity.  This series provides frameworks, research, and case studies examining how the role of state funding can advance state priorities and equitable student outcomes while reflecting states’ unique contexts.  

Emergency Aid, Enduring Impact: Strengthening Families, Community and the Economy through Support for Student Parents is a three-part policy brief series developed by HCM Strategists in collaboration with national experts to support Scholarship America’s National Emergency Scholarship Fund for Student Parents. The series provides a roadmap for institutions and policymakers to better support student parents—ensuring they stay enrolled, complete their education, and strengthen their families, communities, and our nation’s workforce.

HCM welcomes Madeline Price as our new Director of State Policy & Strategy.

HCM welcomes two new Senior Affiliates: Dr. Autumn Blanchard and John Fischer.

HCM CEO and Founding Partner Kristin Hultquist participated as a featured panelists in Trellis Strategies’ Affordability webinar.

HCM welcomes our newest policy Fellow, Gus Gluek!

HCM welcomes our newest policy Fellow, Rachel Rivas!

With our latest report, we’re reflecting on 25 years of Lumina Foundation’s transformative leadership and meaningful impact in state policy and higher education reform.

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Dr. Kelley Ditzel to Senior Adviser at HCM Strategists. Since joining us as a consultant and Senior Affiliate, she has strengthened our firm’s ability to serve clients through her deep commitment to increasing opportunity and degree completion among underserved populations, including students of color, those from rural communities, and others facing systemic barriers to higher education.

The release of the third policy paper in the ongoing partnership between HCM and CHEPP.

Announcing the launch of the Rural Talent Development and Attraction Lab (Rural Talent Lab), a multi-year initiative led by Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC) in collaboration with HCM Strategists (HCM) and the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO).

Read the latest issue brief of the Manhattan Institute, authored by HCM Strategists.

New Publication: Investing in Value: Return on Investment and Workforce Success in State Postsecondary Funding. This is the first brief in HCM’s new policy series examining pressing issues in state funding formulas including value, adequacy, and equity.  This series will provide frameworks, research, and case studies examining how state funding formulas can advance state priorities and equitable student outcomes while reflecting states’ unique contexts.  

Kristin Hultquist, CEO and Founding Partner of HCM Strategists, joins leading experts to explore the vital role of higher education boards in fostering institutional autonomy, building trust, and navigating governance challenges. Read more about their insights and recommendations for impactful leadership in higher education.

Our Partner Martha Snyder and Director Jessica Collis argue in our latest Insights Blog that it’s time for a transformation of our higher education system that leans into value, affordability, supports, and accountability to restore the public trust. Click to learn more.

HCM welcomes our newest policy Fellow, Paula Nazario!