Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)

Since 2021, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has partnered with and benefited from WICHE through regional collaboration, resource-sharing, sound public policy, and innovation.

Download the factsheet for the Republic of Marshall Islands here.

2022-23 ACADEMIC YEAR

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by RMI students through WICHE Student Access Programs

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through WUE

WICHE’s Student Access Programs

WICHE operates three Student Access Programs that together saved nearly 50,000 students $580+ million in 2022-23. Each program supports students at each level of postsecondary education: undergraduate, graduate, and professional healthcare studies.

Students gain from increased choice and savings.
Schools gain by optimizing enrollments.
States and Pacific Island members gain by growing the skills of those they serve and strengthening their workforce.

Improving Lives in RMI

WICHE works collaboratively to expand educational access and excellence for all residents of the West. By promoting innovation, cooperation, resource sharing, and sound public policy, WICHE strengthens higher education’s contributions to the region’s social, economic, and civic life. Learn more about our mission.

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Regional Collaboration

Our growing partnership in the region is thanks in part to substantial collaboration and leadership, as well as a grant from the U.S. Department of Interior, Office of Insular Affairs, which was renewed for a second consecutive year in 2022 to cover WICHE’s annual dues. Participation in WICHE is open to all the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States, once they pass the necessary legislation; currently this includes the CNMI, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

WICHE brings together senior academic leaders to foster dialogue about issues facing individual institutions through its leadership and professional development networks.

WESTERN ALLIANCE OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC LEADERS – 2-YEAR INSTITUTIONS

WESTERN ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP FORUM – 4-YEAR INSTITUTIONS

WESTERN ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a year-long professional development program for academic leaders aspiring to become chief academic officers in the WICHE region.

Sound Public Policy

WICHE has provided technical assistance for education and workforce strategic planning in the CNMI. Additionally, WICHE continues to advocate for considering the unique challenges faced by the Pacific Islands and the need for incorporating their data in federal collections and analysis.

Knocking at the College Door is the leading U.S. resource for projections of college-ready students. Knocking, which includes a quadrennial publication with additional analysis, is essential for postsecondary policymakers, planning and workforce efforts, and economic development.

WICHE offers curated data and policy resources to support better-informed decision-making:

Tuition and Fees in the West includes tuition, fees, and enrollment data about 350+ public institutions in the West.
Benchmarks: WICHE Region presents information on the West’s progress in improving access to, success in, and financing of higher education.
Data on over 35 indicators in WICHE’s Regional Fact Book for Higher Education in the West.