Beyond the Annual Budget
Shaping EAB's Research on Aligning Financial Forecasts and Academic Planning
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Deans are confronting an era of constrained resources, volatile enrollment, and rising stakeholder expectations—all of which demand a new level of integration between academic and financial planning. They must make difficult choices about where to invest, what to restructure, and how to ensure the long-term sustainability of programs and faculty support.
Join us for an early look at EAB’s latest research on the future of academic and financial planning. This session will explore how deans can strengthen their college’s strategy through smarter portfolio management, faculty deployment, and financial agility. We’ll preview emerging insights and invite your perspective on:
- Reconciling academic priorities with financial reality: How can leaders connect resource allocation to mission-driven goals while ensuring institutional resilience?
- Building resilience amid fiscal uncertainty: How can leaders plan effectively when financial headwinds are persistent and unpredictable?
- Designing flexible multi-year academic budgets: What approaches allow colleges to respond quickly while staying aligned to long-term strategy?
- Strengthening collaboration between colleges and the central administration: How can institutions build shared ownership of financial goals and ensure that academic and budget decisions reinforce one another across units?
This is your opportunity not only to preview EAB’s ongoing research but also to shape it—ensuring our analysis reflects the real challenges and aspirations of academic leaders striving to achieve both academic vitality and financial strength.
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Attendance is limited to Deans. Registration is limited to two attendees per institution.
- Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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