The Texas Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI)
The Texas Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) produces comprehensive and objective analyses to inform higher education policy and practice in Texas as the state works towards achieving the goals of its higher education plan, Closing the Gaps by 2015. Through symposia, reviews of existing research, and original research, HEPI develops recommendations to enhance the human capital of Texas with a particular focus on traditionally underrepresented populations. The main areas of research at HEPI include:
- Increasing higher education cost efficiency
- Defining and measuring student learning in higher education
- Increasing Hispanic participation and success
- Improving developmental education