Before you get started with the toolkit, EAB’s brief, Planning Academic Programs Across Campuses, identifies four models of joint- and multi-campus programs, with case studies for each and best practices for implementation.
Use the Multi-Campus Program Planning Guidebook to help determine which type(s) of multi-campus programs are right for your system, improve market demand projections, and limit upfront investments in new programs.
This diagnostic helps system leaders determine which type(s) of multi-campus programs are right for their system. Explore common options for program-level collaboration in order to support system leaders interested in maintaining access while finding greater efficiency. Download the tool.
This checklist details three different types of market demand data: labor market, student market, and competitor data. It also provides guidance on sourcing and interpreting this data to evaluate demand potential, and prompts valuable questions about the sufficiency and applicability of data analyzed. Download the tool.
This tool outlines 10 tactics to limit upfront investment in new academic programs. The strategies are grouped by type of expense and span major types of program cost drivers, including instruction, administration, and facilities. While all cost-minimizing strategies will not be appropriate for every program, faculty champions should review the guide for applicable tactics during program planning. Download the tool.