Current HERC Projects and Recent Reports

The Higher Education Research Council supports research efforts at Idaho Institutions through several programs, including IGEM, Incubation Fund, and Undergraduate Research grants.


Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs)

A learner-ready educator is one who is ready on day one of his or her career to model and develop in students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed today including the ability to think critically and creatively, to apply content […] Learn More


Educator Registered Apprenticeship Program (ERAP)

Registered Apprenticeship is an employer-driven model that combines on-the-job learning with related instruction that increases an apprentice’s skill level and wages. Apprenticeship is an “earn and learn” model – apprentices receive a paycheck from day one, so they earn wages while they […] Learn More


Data Management Council Meeting Minutes


Rural and Underserved Educator Incentive Program

The Rural and Underserved Educator Incentive Program will provide direct repayment of educational loans of eligible educators or the reimbursement of eligible educational expenses such as additional degrees, advanced degrees, career technical certifications, or other educational expenses of eligible educators.


Postsecondary Program Approval

Idaho Code 33-101 provides that the State Board of Education has constitutional general supervision and governance of public postsecondary institutions.


General Education Committee

The state General Education Committee is responsible for reviewing the competencies and rubrics of the general education framework for each institution to ensure its alignment with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Essential Learning Outcomes.


Broadband Reimbursement Program

Internet and WAN services eligible for E-Rate may also be eligible for reimbursement through the Broadband Reimbursement Program.


Higher Education Research Council

The Higher Education Research Council (HERC) is responsible for implementing and administering the Board’s higher education research policy and the grant programs created by it. These programs are designed to stimulate competitive research at Idaho’s institutions.


Council on Academic Affairs and Programs

The Council on Academic Affairs and Programs (CAAP) is a working group for the Instruction, Research, and Student Affairs (IRSA) Committee. CAAP makes recommendations to IRSA on instructional programmatic matters, student affairs, and related policy issues. This group is primarily comprised of […] Learn More