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David Bevevino

Manager, EAB Research

Areas of Expertise
  • Academic Affairs
  • Community Colleges
  • Student Success
Washington, DC
Specialties
  • Curriculum and Academics
  • Faculty Engagement
  • Student Retention and Success
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Background

David J. Bevevino leads EAB’s research for chief academic officers and public university system leaders. As the Practice Manager for these two areas, David provides guidance to higher education executives on topics such as student retention and success, academic program evaluation, student equity, and faculty engagement. David developed his passion for higher education while at the University of N

David J. Bevevino leads EAB’s research for chief academic officers and public university system leaders. As the Practice Manager for these two areas, David provides guidance to higher education executives on topics such as student retention and success, academic program evaluation, student equity, and faculty engagement.

David developed his passion for higher education while at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a student, he served on numerous academic policy committees, became fascinated by the complexity and diversity of universities, and eventually worked in the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost before coming to EAB. When not working on his research, David loves to cook, train his dog, and explore Washington, D.C.

Education

David earned a B.A. with Highest Distinction in Political Science and Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Research and Insights

From faculty hiring to course scheduling to promotion and tenure, academic departments make or influence many decisions that affect the strategic priorities at your institution. These priorities include cost efficiency, enrollment growth, student outcomes, scholarship, and faculty diversity and inclusion. Improving on these goals requires a more data-informed approach to decision-making and resource allocation at…

Since 2010, community college leaders across the country have seen student headcount and credit hour production decline at unanticipated rates. The applicant conversion challenge is exacerbated by the increasingly risky profile of incoming students. In an era of declining enrollments and heightened competition, community college leaders must focus on optimizing intake for incoming students by…

  In response to the Great Recession, leaders of state systems of higher education searched for ways to cut operating costs without compromising quality. Many adopted shared services initiatives modeled after the private sector. Yet despite considerable investments in time and money, shared services often failed to yield projected efficiencies, savings, and quality improvements. As…