National Board of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education

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National Board of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Parent organization: Office of Postsecondary Education
Top organization: Department of Education
Employees: 15 (members)
Executive: Chair
Budget:
Address: 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202, United States
Website: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/fipse/index.html
Creation Legislation: Higher Education Amendments of 1972
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Mission
The mission of the National Board of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) is to advise the U.S. Secretary of Education on the strategic direction, priorities, and grant-making activities of FIPSE. It aims to foster innovation, reform, and excellence in postsecondary education by supporting projects that can serve as models for educational advancement across the nation.
Services

Strategic advice; Grant review; Program evaluation

Regulations

The National Board of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) provides oversight and guidance for the FIPSE program, which supports innovative educational initiatives at colleges and universities. The board plays a key role in shaping the future of higher education by recommending which projects should receive funding to promote educational reform and improvement.

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Mission

The board's mission involves recommending strategies and projects that can significantly impact postsecondary education. This includes enhancing teaching methods, improving student outcomes, increasing access to education, and fostering institutional innovation. By advising on funding, the board helps to cultivate educational practices that can be scaled or replicated across the U.S.[1]

Parent organization

The board is part of the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) within the U.S. Department of Education, which oversees higher education policy and programs.

Legislation

FIPSE and its National Board were established under the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, which authorized the creation of programs aimed at improving postsecondary education.[2]

Partners

  • Higher education institutions seeking innovation grants
  • Educational research organizations
  • Policy makers and educators interested in postsecondary reform
  • Various federal agencies that support educational initiatives[3]

Number of employees

The board comprises 15 members, including representatives from higher education, government, and the private sector.

Organization structure

Members are appointed by the Secretary of Education to represent diverse perspectives on postsecondary education.

Leader

The board is led by a Chair, who directs meetings, sets agendas, and communicates the board's advice to the Secretary of Education.

Divisions

The board does not have formal divisions but may form:

  • Subcommittees to review specific grant applications or focus on particular areas like technology in education or access initiatives.

List of programs

  • Comprehensive Program for innovative projects
  • First in the World (FITW) initiative for scaling innovation
  • International Consortia Program for global educational collaboration
  • Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program

Last total enacted budget

The budget specifics for the National Board are not publicly itemized but are part of FIPSE's overall budget, which varies with Congressional appropriations.

Staff

The board does not have dedicated staff; support is provided by personnel from the Office of Postsecondary Education.

Funding

Funding for the board's activities comes from the Department of Education's allocation for FIPSE.

Services provided

The board provides strategic guidance on grant-making, policy formulation, and the evaluation of FIPSE's impact on postsecondary education.

Regulations overseen

While not directly overseeing regulations, the board's recommendations influence how educational innovation is funded and supported, potentially affecting policy and practice in higher education.

Headquarters address

400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202, United States

History

Since its establishment in 1972, the National Board of FIPSE has been instrumental in fostering innovation in higher education, supporting projects that have led to significant educational reforms and improvements across institutions nationwide.[4]

External links

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Department of Education. "Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)". U.S. Department of Education, https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/fipse/index.html (accessed February 10, 2025).
  2. ↑ U.S. Department of Education. "Higher Education Amendments of 1972". U.S. Department of Education, https://www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/leg/hea72/index.html (accessed February 10, 2025).
  3. ↑ U.S. Department of Education. "Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)". U.S. Department of Education, https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/fipse/index.html (accessed February 10, 2025).
  4. ↑ U.S. Department of Education. "Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)". U.S. Department of Education, https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/fipse/index.html (accessed February 10, 2025).
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