Category: Insights
Campaign to ‘Free the Data’ Transforms IR’s Work and Supports Enrollment Growth
The University of Montana has suffered from enrollment partnered with EAB’s education data platform, Edify, to improve data governance and increase access.
The ad campaign that helped boost FAFSA filings
FAFSA filing rates have been down significantly this enrollment cycle.. As part of EAB’s work to address this problem, we developed a broad public service campaign to remind students to file the FAFSA and make sure they get the financial support they are entitled to for college. Here’s a look at the results we’ve seen so far.
What 126 presidents learned from Slack about the future of work
126 college and university presidents discussed the future of work during our Presidential Experience Lab, EAB’s signature event for college and university presidents to take inspiration from out-of-industry exemplars to consider thought-provoking concepts, lessons and trends to help shape their leadership efforts and institutional strategy.
How to Build Effective Community Partnerships
College Possible CEO Craig Robinson talk about his work helping colleges build stronger partnerships with public and private institutions.
Who could benefit the most from more academic advising?
Our data science team has been studying how advising interactions might inflect student outcomes by analyzing data from over two dozen partner institutions in the Student Success Collaborative. Explore some of their early findings.
2 areas of growth for independent schools amid COVID-19 recovery
Discover two key opportunities for growth K-12 independent schools should focus on amid COVID-19 recovery.
3 language mistakes to avoid in your institution’s DEIJ plans
As institutional leaders develop diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic plans, it’s important for them to consider how they frame their priorities and commitments. EAB reviewed over 40 DEI plans from institutions across the U.S., Canada, and Europe and found that many used generic and deficit-based language to articulate their priorities.
Why advancement is ready to lead the way on DEIJ
Advancement leaders have honed the skills necessary to attract top talent and close transformative principal gifts. Today, they can leverage those strengths to create a more diverse, equitable division and marshal resources for DEIJ on campus.
How the first-gen experience prepared CSU’s chancellor for the job
Dr. Joseph Castro, chancellor of California State University, discusses how his experience as a first-generation student led him to pursue a career in higher education and how it has made him a more compassionate leader.
What the Coursera IPO Means for Higher Ed
EAB experts discuss the Coursera IPO and the role of MOOCs in higher education.
