Funding the Future at Regional Institutions

Colleges and universities are under mounting fiscal strain—declining revenues, rising costs, and persistent uncertainty are putting traditional planning models under pressure. In response, more leaders are rethinking financial planning to strengthen long-term sustainability.

Join us for an early look at EAB’s latest research on the future of financial planning and share your perspective on how institutions can adapt. In this session, we’ll preview emerging insights and invite your input on themes such as:

• Building resilience amid fiscal uncertainty: How can leaders plan effectively when financial headwinds are persistent and unpredictable?
• Designing flexible, multi-year budgets: What approaches allow institutions to respond quickly while staying aligned to long-term strategy?
• Financial forecasting for an uncertain future: What strategies help leaders prepare for divergent enrollment, policy, and funding outlooks?
• Ensuring accountability and execution in financial plans: What can leaders do to ensure plans are executed rather than being a compliance exercise?
• Embedding agility in the planning process: What cultural and organizational shifts are required to move from reactive budgeting to proactive financial strategy?

This is your opportunity not only to preview EAB’s research but also to shape it—ensuring our analysis reflects the realities and priorities of financial leaders across higher education.

Session

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Attendance is limited to Chief Business Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Vice Presidents of Administration and Finance, or equivalent titles. Registration is limited to one attendee per institution.

• Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

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