Deans Advisory Services Resource Hub
Welcome to the Deans Advisory Services Resource Hub!
EAB provides dedicated research, services, and implementation support for university deans to meet their most pressing challenges as college leaders. Here you will find the latest research and resources to help maximize your partnership and achieve the strategic objectives and ambitions of your college.
Below you can browse relevant services, events, and content to learn about the best practices in faculty experience and well-being, program portfolio management, the research enterprise, partnering with advancement, and more.
Upcoming Events
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Roundtable
Marketing Strategy in the Era of Mega-Stealth Shopping
Student recruitment is facing a profound transformation.
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 Deans Executive Roundtable
Please join us for our in-person roundtable for university deans on April 20-21 in Washington, D.C.
Past Events
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Roundtable
Marketing Strategy in the Era of Mega-Stealth Shopping
Student recruitment is facing a profound transformation.
Roundtable
How Deans Can Reimagine Faculty Workload in an Era of Budgets and Burnout
Deans are navigating the pressures of balancing faculty workloads amid budget strains and uncertainties, inconsistent policies, and shifting expectations.
On-Demand Webinar
Making the Most of Your Deans Advisory Services Partnership
Discover what's in store within your Deans Advisory Services partnership.
Partner Services
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Partner Service
Financial Performance Collaborative for University Deans
Our collaborative will help your college or school fund emerging priorities, safeguard future spending, and support institutional priorities…
Partner Service
EAB's Department Chair Academy
We encourage Deans Advisory Services partners to nominate up to two department chairs each to participate in the…
Partner Service
Experiential Major Maps Collaborative for University Deans
EAB’s Experiential Major Maps Collaborative will help you scale the experience of your most engaged students through structured…
Research and Insights
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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
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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
Research Report
Putting the Built Environment to Best Use
Uncover space management tactics to reduce costs, disrupt growth, improve utilization, and creatively source funding.
Strategic Advisory Services
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Federal Policy Status Index for Higher Ed
Stay informed about the latest changes to federal policy that will affect higher education.
Strategic Advisory Services
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Interdisciplinary Program Starter Kit
The Interdisciplinary Program Starter Kit offers insights to help you achieve institutional and student-focused outcomes.
Strategic Advisory Services
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EAB's Federal Policy Digest
EAB's Federal Policy Digest provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments, highlighting key policy changes and their possible…
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
AI Applications in the New Frontier of Process Improvement
Learn how to surmount common process improvement roadblocks and maximize university efficiency with AI.
Strategic Advisory Services
Infographic
Understanding the revenues and costs of higher education
Use our infographics to educate campus stakeholders on the importance of various revenue streams and containing growth across…
Strategic Advisory Services
Video
How Deans are Finding Community and Getting Things Done with EAB
Hear from three Deans about how EAB is creating a safe space for Deans across disciplines to talk…
Deans Advisory Services
Blogs
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University research is at a crossroads. Here are three key questions academic leaders must answer.
Read this blog for top areas higher ed leaders are focused on around the future of the research…
Higher Education Strategy Blog
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4 proactive strategies for higher ed leaders to move from anxiety to agency in today’s policy landscape
Discover four strategies university leaders can implement today to alleviate stress, sustain morale, and position their institution for…
Higher Education Strategy Blog
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3 types of faculty AI policies your institution needs to have
This blog helps provosts develop faculty AI policies that clearly outline how to engage with AI in their…
Higher Education Strategy Blog