Mission
PNPI’s mission is to increase the knowledge, capacity, and diversity of federal postsecondary policymakers, leaders, and thinkers. We provide our community with a substantive and collegial foundation on which to build federal higher education policies that drive positive outcomes for students and their families.
Our Story
Strategic Plan
Fierce believers in individuals as learners and policymakers as agents of change, our foundational purpose is to educate.
With our mission and core belief in mind, our 2023 strategic plan serves as a blueprint for strengthening our organization across four areas: programming, capacity, financial sustainability, and communications.
AI Usage at PNPI
PNPI is committed to the responsible, ethical, and transparent use of AI in support of our mission. We prioritize human judgment, accountability, and integrity in all AI-assisted work and expect staff to use AI in ways that reflect our values, protect sensitive information, and maintain stakeholder trust.
As AI technologies evolve, we will continue refining our practices to align with emerging standards and the needs of our community. Through thoughtful use and continuous learning, we aim to harness AI to strengthen our impact while upholding the principles that guide our work.
Supporters
PNPI is a 501(c)(3) funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Lumina Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, ECMC Foundation, and Strada Education Foundation. PNPI’s Summer Scholars Program receives additional funding through our Scholars Campaign and from individual donors.
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