Finance and Operations
Higher education's business model is under threat from growing price sensitivity, demographic shifts, and increased competition. We can help campus leaders adapt, set strategy, and drive change in the new financial reality.
Research Report
How Position Control Can Help Your Higher Ed Institution Reduce Labor Costs
This report provides an overview of how position control and vacancy review processes can reduce labor costs at…
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
Aligning Institutional Budget Models to Strategic Goals
Learn three ways business executives should focus their redesign efforts to have the most impactful budget model that aligns to their…
Strategic Advisory Services
Tool
Cost Containment Playbook: 130+ Tactics for Immediate Cost Savings in Higher Ed
The cost containment playbook provides 131 tactics to consider implementing for cost savings in higher ed.
Strategic Advisory Services
Infographic
The five levels of financial performance to guide proactive planning in higher education
Use this infographic to determine your college's or university's cost management strategy based on five levels of financial…
Strategic Advisory Services
Partner Resources
See All Resources
Research Report
AI Applications in the New Frontier of Process Improvement
Learn how to surmount common process improvement roadblocks and maximize university efficiency with AI.
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
Process Improvement Primer
Use this resource to identify opportunities to rethink your institution's existing processes. We detail a five step process…
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
The University of Auckland's Blueprint for Improving Administrative Efficiency
Transform your institution's administrative structure and streamline institutional processes with takeaways from the University of Auckland's model.
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
How Ohio University's Relationships-Based Approach Overcame Resistance to Transformation
Learn how to implement a successful shared services center for academic and administrative units amid campus cultural resistance.
Strategic Advisory Services
Explore all our blogs
More Blog Posts
Blog
4 reasons your university should invest in a permanent process improvement team—and how to maximize its impact
Learn why dedicated process improvement teams are key to reducing inefficiencies and improving performance across campus.
Higher Education Strategy Blog
Blog
4 lessons on financial sustainability and organizational transformation in higher ed
This blog recaps takeaways from our 2025 chief business officers roundtable on financial sustainability and organizational transformation in…
Higher Education Strategy Blog
Blog
Higher education’s top cost savings opportunities
Discover three must-do strategies for short- and long-term cost savings at colleges and universities.
Higher Education Strategy Blog
Latest Podcast Episodes
All Podcast Episodes
Podcast
How Will Federal Cuts Impact Grant Strategies?
Experts discuss what is known and what may lie ahead regarding federal funding for research grants.
Podcast
Is Your Institution on the Brink of Failure?
Experts discuss steps university leaders should take to assess their current financial health and chart the right path…
Podcast
How to “Win” Your Next Budget Cycle
Experts share tips on communicating more effectively with your university’s Finance and Administration team and improving your budget…
Videos
All Videos
Video
Leveraging Program Analytics to Support Institutional Goals
Watch this on-demand webconference for a look at the APS Program Analytics feature and learn how the new…
Academic Performance Solutions
Video
EAB Expert Insights: Designing a Hybrid Budget Model with John Workman
Watch our 2-minute video to learn how to create a budget model that best fits the financial needs…
Strategic Advisory Services
Infographics
All Infographics
Infographic
How to shift your institution’s cost containment strategy from reactive to proactive
Explore short- and long-term cost containment strategies necessary for financial sustainability in three key areas.
Strategic Advisory Services
Infographic
Understanding the revenues and costs of UK universities
Use this infographic to educate campus stakeholders on the importance of various revenue streams and containing growth across…
Professional and Academic Services Forum
Infographic
Understanding the revenues and costs of higher education
Use our infographics to educate campus stakeholders on the importance of various revenue streams and containing growth across…
Strategic Advisory Services
Great to see you today! What can I do for you?