Shaping EAB’s State of the Sector

Get a sneak peek at EAB’s annual analysis of the biggest higher ed trends and share your perspective on how these themes are impacting your leadership and campus. During this discussion, we’ll preview key themes shaping our State of the Sector, and seek your input on topics like:

• Navigating policy shocks in a highly volatile, politicized environment
• How can campus leaders pursue long-term strategy when up against near-term political crossfire and ideological fault lines?
• Repositioning for a post-growth future
• What bold moves will separate thriving institutions from those facing slow decline in an era of shrinking demand?
• Preparing for—and shaping—the AI-driven transformation of the knowledge economy
• How can universities guarantee their relevance as AI reshapes the future of jobs and skills?
• Reimagining the student experience for a tech-saturated, socially isolated, purpose-seeking generation
• What does it mean to support and prepare students for life in an increasingly unstable and hyper-digital world?
• Driving cultural and organizational change in a time of sector upheaval
• What does effective leadership look like when the market demands agility and speed, but tradition demands consensus?

Join us to discuss these thorny questions in the ever-evolving landscape of higher education. Your input and feedback are essential in shaping the direction of our research and analyses.

Audience: The July 30th session is limited to presidents. The August 13th session is limited to presidents, provosts, chief business officers, chiefs of staff, and heads of strategy.

Sessions

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Registration for the July session is limited to one attendee per institution. Registration for the August session is limited to four attendees per institution.

• Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
• Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time