The Higher Education Student Society (HESS) provides academic, professional, and social opportunities for IHE graduate students. The Institute faculty would like to express their appreciation to the HESS officers who provide leadership in a number of ways throughout the year. Among their duties they act as liaisons with visitors and prospective students, attend all IHE events, advocate for student interests and needs, and serve on standing committees. Officers for 2015-16 President: Karley Riffe Secretary: Noble Jones Treasurer: Greer Helms Type of News/Audience: 2015 IHE Report