Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council Email Format
Higher EducationDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council (PESC) operates within the higher education sector and is focused on establishing and promoting open, free data standards to improve connectivity and interoperability across education data systems. By fostering open, transparent community participation, PESC aims to simplify access to data, support research, and enhance data quality throughout the education lifecycle, with a vision of a seamless, secure network where data can move between systems as needed without compatibility barriers. Its primary audience includes admissions, financial aid, and registrar workflows, supported by institutions and systems such as student information systems, government and state networks, transfer centers, and vendor hubs. Based in Washington, DC, PESC emphasizes interoperability at both national and international levels while clarifying that it does not set privacy or security policies; organizations using the standards are responsible for complying with applicable privacy and security regulations. The organization describes itself as forming a neutral, open community and marketplace that encourages collaboration, guidance, and best practices among diverse stakeholders seeking improved technology integration and interoperability in education.