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Michael Fischer

Senior Director, Research

Michael Fischer is a Senior Director of Research, overseeing EAB’s Administrative Effectiveness research group. Michael works closely with business and operational leaders to diagnose challenges and unearth best practices to improve the financial sustainability and operating efficiency of campuses. His research specialties include administrative effectiveness, revenue generation, cost containment, organizational transformation, and building design trends.

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, gardening, 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

Funding the Future at Canadian Institutions

Canadian colleges and universities are navigating an increasingly complex financial landscape.
Roundtable

Shape EAB’s Research on Financial Forecasting

Universities are navigating unprecedented financial strain—declining revenues, rising costs, and ongoing uncertainty are putting research funding, infrastructure, and talent pipelines under pressure.
Roundtable

Shape EAB’s Research on Aligning Financial Forecasting with Academic Planning

Deans are confronting an era of constrained resources, volatile enrollment, and rising stakeholder expectations—all of which demand a new level of integration between academic and financial planning.
Roundtable

2026 Roundtable for Chief Business Officers

Join fellow chief business officers in spring 2026 for EAB's signature in-person roundtable in Washington, D.C.
Roundtable

2026 Roundtable for Chief Business Officers

Join fellow chief business officers in spring 2026 for EAB's signature in-person roundtable in Washington, D.C.

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