Driving Economic & Social Impact

Please join Jon Rice to discuss EAB’s latest research on how university leaders can effectively realign their core institutional and academic strategies to focus on social and economic impact.

Originally presented at the 2025 EAB Roundtable for Senior University Leaders at the University of Queensland, this session will emphasize the importance of adopting an outside-in approach. By centering our strategies around the needs and priorities of key external stakeholders, institutions can position themselves to better compete for future students, revenue, and public support.

During this session, attendees will learn about critical strategies such as:

• Integrating next-generation skill development: Discover how to incorporate essential skills, such as AI, into your curriculum at scale to prepare students for the evolving job market.
• Driving real-world impact: Explore ways to enhance your community-centric research and scholarship initiatives, making a tangible difference in your region.
• Catalyzing economic development: Learn how to foster mutually beneficial economic partnerships through cross-sector collaborations, enhancing both your institution and the local economy.
• Measuring and articulating impact: Gain insights on effectively quantifying and communicating your institution’s contributions to regional priorities.

Session

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• Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. New Zealand Standard Time