The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve strategic decision making in higher education for states and institutions in the United States and abroad. Since 1969, NCHEMS has been a national leader in converting data into useful information that supports strategic decision-making. We provide our partners and constituents with timely and accurate data and analyses that are useful in making sound higher education policy decisions. Beyond our research and technical assistance NCHEMS has a range of deep knowledge and expertise in many areas within the field of higher education. These areas include: Affordability & Finance Strategic Planning Governance Accreditation Consulting and Student Outcomes Evolving Higher Education