Strategy
In this pivotal moment for higher education, universities need a bold strategic vision to thrive. EAB can help you forecast the future of your institution, create strategic roadmaps, and understand the organizational implications of change.
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Federal Policy Primer and Discussion Guide: DEI and Civil Rights
Learn what federal policy changes mean for higher ed regarding DEI efforts, gender identity protections, free speech, Title…
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Federal Policy Primer and Discussion Guide: Immigration and International Enrollment
Our federal policy primer helps higher education leaders unpack what's changed in regards to immigration and international enrollment.
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Federal Policy Resource Hub for Higher Education Leaders
Explore real-time federal policy updates, expert analysis, and practical guidance available in one centralized resource for higher ed…
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NCAA Divisional Reclassification
This report will help higher ed leaders assess whether NCAA divisional reclassification is a strategic move and, if…
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System-Level Models for Structuring Online Education
This report examines how university systems structure online education to balance scale, institutional autonomy, and student access.
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Dynamic Strategy Research Briefing
A briefing for higher education leaders on embedding rigour, agility, and accountability into strategic planning
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Evaluate Your Change Management Approach
Explore the nine underlying guideposts that distinguish how effective leaders drive meaningful change across their institutions.
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Responsive Research Library
Browse our library of custom research projects developed in direct response to partner questions on strategy and differentiation,…
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How our spring 2026 rising higher ed leaders fellows are advancing change
Explore capstone projects from EAB’s spring 2026 Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship and see how emerging leaders are…
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Should a student’s journey on campus be as challenging as Odysseus’ journey home?
Discover how redesigning campus policies and processes through human-centered design can remove barriers, improve the student journey, and…
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A more sustainable approach to transformational giving
Learn how universities can grow transformational giving by expanding prospect pipelines, accelerating donor engagement, and building fundraising capacity.
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How the University of Minnesota Reimagined Its Future
Learn how the University of Minnesota planned and executed a comprehensive strategic review, and the lessons other university…
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State of the Sector: What’s Next for Higher Ed
Experts discuss EAB’s 2026 State of the Sector research, highlighting four major fronts of upheaval, and outline the…
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Debt-Free Degrees? Early Results from the UCA Commitment
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis returns to the podcast to share results and lessons learned from…
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How One District Boosted Attendance with EAB's Absenteeism Collaborative
Discover how the Silver Creek Central School District boosted their high school attendance up to 87%-90% with the…
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How Chiefs of Staff Get Smarter, Faster with EAB
Discover how Chiefs of Staff used cross-functional expertise to get smart quickly on unfamiliar topics and enhance what…
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How Four Higher Ed Leaders Partner With EAB to Plan for What's Next
From building new programs from scratch to aligning leadership teams around a shared mission, hear from four leaders…
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Where are you on your journey to becoming an AI-enabled institution?
Assess your institution’s AI maturity and identify practical steps to advance teaching, research, and administrative efficiency.
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How to build a behavior management system
Learn how to improve behavior management through better system ownership, not isolated efforts.
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Campus 2035
View this infographic to learn how seven campus spaces will change over the next decade due to trends…
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