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The mission of the Institute for Higher Education Policy is to foster access and success in postsecondary education through public policy research and other activities that inform and influence the policymaking process.Founded in 1993, the Institute informs the policymaking process in collaboration with U.S. state, federal, and institutional level partners, and internationally in countries such as South Africa, Mozambique, and Russia. The Institute draws on the combined expertise of its senior associates and researchers, whose ranks include some of the leading policy analysts in higher education. In December 2002 the Board of Directors approved the Institute's Statement of Organizational Priorities. Activities of the Institute cover three main areas: Policy Reports and Studies, Seminars and Meetingsand Capacity Building.