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Business Affairs Resource Hub
EAB provides in-depth research and services for higher ed business affairs leaders to meet their most pressing challenges, from streamlining costs and resource efficiency to overseeing hiring and talent management. Explore the Business Affairs Resource Hub for all the tools and insights you can access as part of your EAB partnership.
Upcoming Events
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Roundtable
2026 Canadian Executive Leadership Roundtable
Join us at York University in Toronto, Canada on July 8-9, 2026, for our signature in-person roundtable for Canadian higher education leaders.
Roundtable
The New Rules of Financial Planning
Higher ed institutions are navigating a prolonged period of financial volatility shaped by enrollment uncertainty, rising labor costs, demographic shifts, growing operational complexity, and increasing scrutiny around institutional sustainability.
Roundtable
Leadership Retreat for Chief Business Officers
Join us at The University of Wisconsin-Madison in October 2026 for an intimate gathering of chief business and operations officers from leading research institutions.
Past Events
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On-Demand Webinar
The Financial State of the Sector
Colleges and universities are operating in an increasingly fragile financial environment.
Roundtable
A Conversation on Long-Term Talent Strategy in a Workforce with Fewer People
Colleges and universities are entering a decade defined by demographic decline, intensified competition for talent, and sustained financial pressure.
Roundtable
Securing the Future of Leading Research Institutions
Join us at Arizona State University for an intimate gathering of chief business and operations officers from leading research institutions.
Partner Services
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Applied Insights
EAB's Applied Insights offers contextualized research services and analysis to help college and university leaders move faster and…
Partner Service
Revenue Growth Opportunity Analysis
Identify best-fit strategies to expand and diversify your revenue portfolio
Partner Service
Cost Savings Locator for Higher Ed Leaders
Align your leadership team on cost containment strategy by uncovering your institution's top savings opportunities and identifying the…
Research and Insights
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Responsive Research Library
Browse our library of custom research projects developed in direct response to partner questions on strategy and differentiation,…
Strategic Advisory Services
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Change Leadership and Decision Discipline in the Context of Shared Governance
Assess how you can improve your higher ed institution’s approach to change leadership and shared governance.
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
EAB’s Higher Ed State of the Sector
Read this report to discover the converging set of forces causing upheaval in higher ed.
Strategic Advisory Services
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Modern Anchor Institution Investment Prioritization Toolkit
Prioritize strategic investments to become a modern anchor institution based on current performance, community needs, and external stakeholders’…
Strategic Advisory Services
Tool
Compendium of AI Applications in Higher Education
This compendium serves as a reference book of generative AI applications designed to help higher education leaders begin…
Strategic Advisory Services
Infographic
Breaking down the true costs of new campus space
Uncover the total cost of ownership paid by colleges and universities for adding different types of campus space.
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
The Higher Education Leader’s Guide to Real Estate Optimization
Explore the five most common real estate optimization strategies recommended by consultants, encompassing 18 tactics for minimizing costs…
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
How The University of Helsinki Turned a Funding Crisis into Lasting Administrative Efficiency
Discover how the University of Helsinki moved to a shared services organization and what your institution can learn…
Strategic Advisory Services
Infographic
Alternative revenue strategies for higher ed leaders
Review 150+ proven alternative revenue strategies and assess feasibility based on lifetime revenue potential and time to ROI.
Strategic Advisory Services
Blogs
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How CBOs can prepare for higher ed’s less stable future
Explore four takeaways on how higher ed administrative leaders can respond to financial volatility, shared governance challenges, and…
Higher Education Strategy Blog
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The next frontier for higher ed shared services
Explore why interinstitutional shared services may be the next opportunity for higher ed leaders to reduce costs, improve…
Higher Education Strategy Blog
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3 limitations of traditional administrative benchmarking
Discover why traditional administrative benchmarking falls short and how higher ed leaders can meaningfully improve institutional efficiency.
Higher Education Strategy Blog