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Membership and Mission
BHEF Membership
BHEF is led by Chair William E. Kirwan, II, Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, and Vice Chair Wes Bush, Chief Executive Officer & President of the Northrop Grumman Corporation.
The Executive Committee serves as the board of directors for BHEF, and is responsible for approving all major policies and operating plans of the organization. It includes the chairman, vice chairman, immediate past chairman, and at least four members chosen from the business community and four members chosen from the academic community.
BHEF members provide leadership and energy for BHEF’s initiatives. Some members join BHEF’s working groups—dedicated subsets of members focused on specific initiatives. Others advocate for policy changes at the state and federal levels. Still others lead in their particular communities, working to improve education at the regional level. BHEF’s semi-annual meetings provide members with the opportunity to better understand educational and workforce challenges and solutions, network with like-minded peers across sectors, and hear from experts in areas of interest to them.
BHEF's Mission
Strengthening Education to Enhance Competitiveness: BHEF addresses education issues fundamental to our nation’s ability to compete globally. These include improving student achievement and readiness for success in college and work; and strengthening higher education, particularly our national capacity in science, technology, engineering, and math. BHEF currently is pursuing two major initiatives advancing solutions in these areas – one focused on college/work readiness and success, and a second promoting America’s leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Research and Collaboration: BHEF conducts research to create solutions that address our nation’s most significant education challenges. This research identifies strategies and policy reforms that BHEF and its members advance in conjunction with partners and other organizations. BHEF’s recent research has identified effective programs and practices to improve college readiness, access, and success for BHEF's online resource center StrategicEdSolutions.org®, and used longitudinal data from ACT to analyze student interest and proficiency in STEM and high-demand careers. To amplify its impact, BHEF partners with other organizations, where appropriate.
Leadership and Action: BHEF brings together an extraordinary coalition of corporate, academic and foundation members to influence public policy and inspire other corporate, academic and foundation leaders to act. BHEF members are driving change in their own communities and in the national arena. They develop, adopt, and promote best practices and strategic approaches among corporate, education, and foundation leaders. They also advocate for policy changes at the federal, state, and local levels.
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