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Michael Fischer

Senior Director, Research

Michael Fischer is a Senior Director of Research, overseeing EAB’s Administration, Finance, and Operations research group. Michael works closely with Chief Business Officers, Chief Finance Officers, Chief Operations Officers, and Senior Facilities Officers to diagnose challenges and unearth best practices to improve the financial sustainability and operating efficiency of campuses. His research specialties include administrative efficiency, cost containment, building design trends, flexible work arrangements, and sustainability. He is also one of EAB’s lead researchers on the impact of Generative AI on institutional strategy.

Michael joined EAB in 2016, and has served in both research and advising roles at the firm. Prior to joining EAB, he held various educational positions in the United States and United Kingdom. Off-hours, he enjoys baking and tabletop games with his wife and two sons.

Areas of Expertise
Facilities, Finance and Operations
Specialties
Campus Planning, Facilities, Facilities and Administrative Management, Future Design Trends, Operations and Maintenance, Project Management

Upcoming Events

Roundtable

2025 Roundtable for Senior Facilities Officers

This year’s roundtable for senior facilities officers will focus on innovative strategies to optimize the built environment and ensure alignment with institutional strategic goals.
Roundtable

Special Session for Leading Research Universities: 2025 EAB Chief Business Officer Roundtable

Join EAB and Michael Gower, Chief Financial Officer at Rutgers, for an intimate convening of chief business officers from leading research institutions to engage on the pressing issues facing the higher education sector.

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