National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education

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The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization about higher education in the United States. [1] [2]

Overview

It was established in 1998. [1] [2] It receives funding from The Pew Charitable Trusts. [2] It is headquartered in San Jose, California. [1] Its board of directors is chaired by former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt. [1] [3] Virginia B. Smith is a founding director. [3]

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